Blue Ginger Asian Banana Split Recipe

Name: Blue Ginger Asian Banana Split
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pint coconut sorbet; For the Compote; 1/2 cup sugar; 3 tablespoons sugar; 3/4 cup water; 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced; 1/4 stalk lemongrass, roughly chopped; 1/2 vanilla bean, split; 1/4 fresh pineapple, peeled, cored, and diced into tiny pieces; For the Cherries; 1/2 cup dried cherries; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup water; For the Bananas; 8 medium bananas, peeled, halved lengthwise; 1/2 cup sugar; For Garnish; 1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds; 1/2 cup sweetened whipped cream

Servings: persons

1 pint coconut sorbet
For the Compote
1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons sugar
3/4 cup water
2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
1/4 stalk lemongrass, roughly chopped
1/2 vanilla bean, split
1/4 fresh pineapple, peeled, cored, and diced into tiny pieces
For the Cherries
1/2 cup dried cherries
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
For the Bananas
8 medium bananas, peeled, halved lengthwise
1/2 cup sugar
For Garnish
1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds
1/2 cup sweetened whipped cream

1
For the Compote:
2
Place the ingredients, except the pineapple, in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil; simmer about three minutes.
3
Remove from heat, strain liquid (discard solids) into a bowl with the pineapple (strained if you are using canned pineapple).
4
For the Cherries:
5
Bring cherries, water and sugar to a boil in a small pot and stir to make sure all sugar is dissolved.
6
Remove from heat and reserve.
7
For the Bananas:
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Preheat the Broiler.
9
Coat the bananas with sugar.
10
Place on a foil-covered broiler pan and broil, turning once, until the bananas are lightly browned on both sides.
11
To assemble:
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Arrange two bananas (4 halves) on each of four plates.
13
Place two scoops of sorbet on each plate.
14
Spoon 1/4 of the compote over each plate.
15
Scatter 1/4 of the cherries over each plate.
16
Garnish with almonds and whipped cream.
17
Indulge.

678

kcal

Calories

Fat

130

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pint coconut sorbet, For the Compote, 1/2 cup sugar, 3 tablespoons sugar, and more.

Yes, Blue Ginger Asian Banana Split falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Blue Ginger Asian Banana Split

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