Banana Crepes With Raspberry Melba Sauce Recipe

To make the batter: In a blender or food processor, combine all of the ingredients, except the oil, and blend together for 10 to 15 seconds.

In a crepe pan, heat the oil on medium-high heat. Spoon 2 tablespoons of the batter into the hot pan to cover the bottom. Cook the crepe for 40 seconds, then turn and cook until set. Repeat the procedure with the remaining batter. As each crepe is prepared, stack and set aside.

To make the filling: In a medium-sized skillet, combine the butter, sugar, and marmalade and heat until thoroughly melted and combined. Add the bananas and cook gently for 2 to 4 minutes. Stir in both extracts and liqueur and gently mix in the cinnamon.

Spread the Raspberry Melba Sauce into the well of each dessert plate. Fill each crepe with the banana mixture and roll up. Place 2 to 3 crepes on top of the sauce and drizzle more sauce over the top. Serve immediately

For Raspberry Melba Sauce: In a blender or food processor, combine all of the ingredients, except the dissolved cornstarch, and blend for 10 to 15 seconds.

Strain the mixture through a sieve into a medium-sized saucepan and slowly bring to a boil. Add the dissolved cornstarch, stirring constantly, until thickened. Cover and set aside.