Banana Sundae Dessert Food

BANANA SUNDAE DESSERT

Steps:

• In a bowl, mix wafer crumbs, melted butter and sugar; press onto bottom of a 13x9-in. dish. Freeze 15 minutes., Spread chocolate chip ice cream over crust. Layer with bananas and 1-1/2 jars fudge topping (about 1-1/2 cups). Freeze, covered, at least 30 minutes., Spread strawberry or cherry ice cream over top. Freeze, covered, 6 hours or overnight., Remove from freezer 10 minutes before cutting. Warm remaining fudge topping; drizzle over top. Serve with toppings as desired.

STRAWBERRY OR BANANA SUNDAE PUFFS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place puff pastry rounds, 2 inches apart, on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake until golden and puffed, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool.
• Meanwhile, in a medium pot, combine corn syrup, cream, butter, sugar, cocoa powder, and pinch of salt; bring to a boil, whisking, over medium-high. Remove fudge sauce from heat and let cool slightly. (To store, refrigerate in an airtight container, up to 2 months.) Top each pastry with bananas, ice cream, sauce, and walnuts.

BANANA SPLIT SUNDAE CAKE

Steps:

• For the banana ice cream cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking pan.
• Melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium heat until nutty brown. Immediately remove from the heat and reserve.
• Whisk the flour with the baking soda and salt in a medium bowl. Vigorously whisk the bananas with the browned butter in a large bowl until very well combined and creamy. Whisk the egg, brown sugar, granulated sugar and vanilla into the banana mixture until smooth.
• Fold the flour mixture into the banana mixture with a rubber spatula until well combined. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread to cover completely; the layer will be thin. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 18 minutes. Cool completely on a rack, about 1 hour.
• Spread the ice cream evenly over the banana cake with a rubber spatula. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze until firm, at least 4 hours or overnight.
• For the chocolate sauce: Combine the chocolate, cream, corn syrup, butter and salt in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk periodically as the mixture comes to a gentle simmer. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. If the sauce starts to boil, turn down the heat. Cool 15 minutes before serving. Transfer to a bowl or small pitcher. (Yield: 1 2/3 cups.)
• For the caramelized bananas: Remove the cake from the freezer and let stand at room temperature. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the butter and swirl the pan. When the butter is completely melted, place the banana pieces cut-sides down in one layer in the pan. When they are nicely browned, after 4 to 5 minutes, flip the bananas. Cook until the other sides are browned and the bananas have softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
• To serve, place desired toppings in bowls. Cut squares of the banana cake and divide among serving bowls. Let each person build a sundae with the chocolate sauce, caramelized bananas, and additional toppings.
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BANANA S'MORES SUNDAE

Steps:

• Use a knife to slice and carve out a top of bananas in lengthwise.
• Sprinkle turbinado sugar on the bananas and torched them with a blowtorch.
• ( Or you can run them under the broiler).
• Lay out mini marshmallows and torched them again.
• Lay out crushed graham cracker and pour chocolate syrup.
• **make room to middle of banana for ice cream.
• Slice banana and sprinkle sugar and torch to brûlée consistency.
• Sprinkle finely crushed graham cracker on the middle of bananas.
• Scoop ice cream and add finely crushed graham cracker and pour chocolate syrup.
• Put sliced brûlée banana on top of ice cream for garnish.

BANANA ICE SUNDAES WITH FUDGE SAUCE

Steps:

• Slice two bananas into a blender or food processor and blitz with the Yofu and sugar for 30 seconds or until smooth.
• Churn in an ice cream maker until it begins to thicken - 10-15 minutes. Or freeze in a shallow container, whisking every 1-2 hours to break up ice crystals.
• To make the sauce, melt the spread, add the sugar and syrup and cook gently until the sugar dissolves. Stir in the Soya Dream and boil for 2-3 minutes to make a sticky sauce. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
• To serve, layer the banana ice in four glasses with slices of the remaining bananas and sauce, then top with drizzles of sauce and a few pecans.

GRILLED BANANA SUNDAES

Steps:

• Cut bananas in half lengthwise, then cut each piece in half crosswise.
• Stir together margarine or butter and 1 teaspoon of the orange juice.
• Brush mixture on all sides of banana pieces.
• Place bananas directly on the grill rack over medium-hot coals.
• Grill, uncovered, for 2 minutes; turn over and grill for 2 minutes more or until heated through.
• Meanwhile, in a heavy, medium skillet or saucepan combine the caramel topping and the remaining 1 teaspoon orange juice.
• Heat on the grill rack alongside bananas directly over the coals, or on a stovetop, until bubbly. Stir frequently.
• Stir in cinnamon.
• Add bananas and stir gently to coat.
• To serve, scoop ice cream into 4 dessert dishes.
• Spoon sauce and bananas over ice cream.

BANANA SPLIT SUNDAE ICE CREAM SANDWICH DESSERT

Steps:

• In a 13x9 dish, starting with short side, place 12 ice cream sandwiches inside dish to cover bottom of dish, cutting sandwiches to fit.
• Add banana slices to cover sandwiches.
• Add both strawberry and pineapple sauce to cover banana layer; spread with spatula to combine and cover.
• Butterscotch, hot fudge and caramel sauces: warm if needed to thin out for drizzling. Drizzle each sauce on top of dessert (keep in mind, you should have half of each jar left when you finish this dessert -- perfect for another dessert later!).
• Add half of your cool whip; spread to cover.
• Place remaining 12 ice cream sandwiches next, again cutting sandwiches to fit.
• Add the rest of cool whip; spread to cover.
• Finish off by topping with the drizzle of more hot fudge, butterscotch, caramel sauce; cherries and chopped peanuts.
• Cover with pan lid or aluminum foil; freeze for at least 4 hours prior to serving.
• When serving, remove from freezer and let sit 20 minutes at room temp before cutting into serving squares.