Caramelized Banana Split with Hot Chocolate Sauce

6 servings

20 minutes

Caramelized banana split with hot chocolate sauce is a true gastronomic delight, blending the softness of caramelized bananas, the tenderness of vanilla ice cream, and the rich flavor of dark chocolate. This dessert originated in Europe as a variation of the classic American banana split, enriched with warm caramel aroma and the sophistication of chocolate sauce. The caramelized bananas add a gentle sweetness with a hint of caramel, while the warm chocolate sauce made from melted dark chocolate and cream adds harmonious depth to the flavor. Topped with nuts, they gain additional textural richness. This dish is perfect for cozy evenings, romantic dinners, or simply to treat yourself to something special.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 869.6
• Proteins: 13.3g
• Fats: 54.2g
• Carbohydrates: 84.4g

Ingredients

• Butter: 3 tbsp
• Bananas: 3 pc
• Brown sugar: 0.5 glass
• Dark chocolate: 110 g
• Cream: 1 glass
• Vanilla ice cream: 1 kg
• Crushed walnuts: 0.5 glass

Cooking steps

1. Melt butter over medium heat in a skillet, place halved bananas in a single layer, and sprinkle with sugar. Slightly increase the heat and fry the bananas for about 3-4 minutes, carefully flipping once, until the sugar begins to caramelize. Transfer the bananas to 4 serving bowls or plates, leaving the remaining caramel in the skillet.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 3 tablespoons
   • Bananas: 3 pieces
   • Brown sugar: 0.5 glass

2. Pour the cream into the pan and cook over medium heat, stirring until the caramel dissolves. Then add the chocolate with a pinch of salt and mix until smooth.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cream: 1 glass
   • Dark chocolate: 110 g
   • Brown sugar: 0.5 glass

3. Place scoops of vanilla ice cream on top of the bananas and drizzle with chocolate sauce. Sprinkle with nuts on top.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vanilla ice cream: 1 kg
   • Crushed walnuts: 0.5 glass