Caramelized Banana Split

Name: Caramelized Banana Split
Ingredients: 1 pint strawberries, hulled; 1/4 cup superfine sugar; 1/2 cup turbinado sugar or granulated brown sugar; 6 firm, ripe bananas, halved lengthwise; 1 pint vanilla ice cream; 1 pint chocolate ice cream; 1 pint strawberry ice cream; Pineapple Penuche Sauce; Chocolate Fudge Sauce; Chopped unsalted pistachios; Sweetened whipped cream; Brandied cherries

12 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1 pint strawberries, hulled
1/4 cup superfine sugar
1/2 cup turbinado sugar or granulated brown sugar
6 firm, ripe bananas, halved lengthwise
1 pint vanilla ice cream
1 pint chocolate ice cream
1 pint strawberry ice cream
Pineapple Penuche Sauce
Chocolate Fudge Sauce
Chopped unsalted pistachios
Sweetened whipped cream
Brandied cherries

Directions

1

In a blender, puree the strawberries with the superfine sugar.
2

Strain the sauce and refrigerate until chilled.
3

Preheat the broiler.
4

Grind the turbinado sugar in a blender; transfer to a plate.
5

Dip the cut side of the bananas in the sugar and arrange them, sugared side up, on a baking sheet.
6

Broil the bananas as close to the heat source as possible for 2 to 3 minutes, or until caramelized.
7

Place 2 caramelized banana halves in each of 6 oval bowls and add 1 scoop each of vanilla, chocolate and strawberry ice cream.
8

Pass the sauces and the toppings at the table.