Name: Caramelized Banana Split
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons (30 ml) water; 2 tablespoons (30 ml) corn syrup; 3/4 cup (180 ml) sugar; 1/2 cup (125 ml) 35% cream; 1/4 cup (60 ml) butter; 2 bananas, cut in half lengthwise; 2 tablespoons (30 ml) brown sugar; 12 small scoops vanilla ice cream; 4 maraschino cherries with stems, drained

Ingredients

Caramel Sauce
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) water
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) corn syrup
- 3/4 cup (180 ml) sugar
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) 35% cream
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) butter
Toppings
- 2 bananas, cut in half lengthwise
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) brown sugar
- 12 small scoops vanilla ice cream
- 4 maraschino cherries with stems, drained

Preparation

Caramel Sauce
- In a saucepan, bring water, syrup and sugar to a boil. Cook without stirring until the mixture turns an amber colour.
- Off the heat, gradually add cream and butter, stirring constantly. Beware of splattering. Bring to a boil and cook until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool.
Toppings
- On a baking sheet or plate, place bananas cut side up. Sprinkle evenly with brown sugar, pressing lightly to avoid lumps.
- With a culinary torch, caramelize the brown sugar.
Assembly
- On four cold dessert plates, add scoops of ice cream. Drizzle with caramel. Top with bananas. Garnish with cherries. Serve immediately.

Caramelized Banana Split

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Caramel Sauce

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