I Made the World’s Most Extravagant Banana Bread

Banana bread like you’ve never seen it before.

Forget the basic loaf. This version is elevated into a fine dining experience: moist banana bread drizzled with a zesty lemon sugar glaze, topped with a brûléed banana, and paired with silky nectarine ice cream. It’s comfort food reimagined with Michelin-level techniques and restaurant-quality plating.

👉 Watch the full step-by-step video here:

Why This Recipe Stands Out

Banana bread is one of the most beloved classics. But what happens when you give it a modern, chef-driven twist? The result is a dessert that balances:

• Sweetness from ripe bananas and caramelized sugar

• Tartness from a fresh lemon glaze

• Creaminess from homemade pastry cream and ice cream

• Elegance in plating that looks straight out of a Michelin-starred kitchen

This is banana bread made for those who love both comfort and sophistication.

Recipe

Banana Bread

• 300 g all-purpose flour (2 ½ cups)

• 6 g baking soda (1 tsp)

• 6 g baking powder (1 tsp)

• 3 g salt (½ tsp)

• 5 g cinnamon (1 tsp)

• 110 g brown sugar (½ cup, packed)

• 100 g brown butter (7 tbsp, just under ½ cup)

• 275 g bananas, mashed (about 3 medium) (1 ¼ cups)

• 3 g vanilla extract (¾ tsp)

• 120 g yogurt (½ cup)

• 100 g whole milk (just under ½ cup)

• 100 g toasted walnuts (1 cup, chopped)

• 50 g egg (1 large egg)

Lemon Sugar Glaze

• 230 g powdered sugar (1 ¾ cups)

• 80–100 g fresh lemon juice (⅓ – ½ cup)

Banana Pastry Cream

• 480 ml whole milk (2 cups)

• 100 g sugar (½ cup)

• 4 egg yolks

• 25 g cornstarch (3 tbsp)

• Pinch of salt

• 30 g butter, cold, cubed (2 tbsp)

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 225 g mashed ripe bananas (1 cup, about 2 medium)

• Optional: 1 tbsp dark rum or banana liqueur

Tips for Success

✔ Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and flavor.

✔ Brown the butter—this adds depth and nuttiness you won’t get from regular melted butter.

✔ Caramelize the banana topping with a blowtorch for that elegant brûléed finish.

✔ Serve plated with fresh fruit or a scoop of nectarine ice cream for a restaurant-style dessert.

Watch the Plating & Technique

Want to see how all the elements come together? From torching the banana to spooning the pastry cream just right, watch the video tutorial here: https://youtu.be/93XiMTnBq08