Banana Split with Caramelized Banana Recipe
Take a classic dessert to the next level with this Caramelized Banana Split recipe. With simple directions to caramelize bananas in the oven, this treat is easy enough for a weeknight.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ tablespoons light brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 just ripe bananas peeled and cut in half lengthwise
- 1 cup ice cream flavor of your choice
- ¾ cup whipped cream
- ¼ cup fresh blueberries
- 2 tablespoons prepared caramel sauce
- 2 maraschino cherries
Instructions
- Preheat broiler to high heat, with an oven rack positioned about six inches below it.
- In small bowl, stir brown sugar and cinnamon until well combined.
- Place banana halves on small rimmed baking pan and sprinkle evenly with brown sugar mixture.
- Place bananas under broiler and cook 3 to 4 minutes or until caramelized. Watch carefully to make sure they don't burn.
- Divide banana halves between two serving plates or bowls. Top with ice cream, whipped cream, blueberries, caramel and cherries.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm bananas for best results. Overly ripe bananas will become too mushy when cooked.
- Experiment with different spices, like nutmeg and ground ginger.
Calories: 396kcal, Carbohydrates: 71g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 13g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Cholesterol: 46mg, Sodium: 127mg, Potassium: 628mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 54g, Vitamin A: 538IU, Vitamin C: 13mg, Calcium: 137mg, Iron: 1mg
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