Grilled Banana Splits with Coffee Ice Cream and Moc

Name: Grilled Banana Splits with Coffee Ice Cream and Mocha Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 quarts plus 1 cup water; 1 cup light brown sugar; 3 cinnamon sticks, broken; 3 star anise pods; 1/2 cup dark rum; 8 firm, ripe bananas; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 3 tablespoons instant espresso powder; 1 cup heavy cream; 3 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped; Turbinado sugar, for dredging; 3 pints coffee ice cream; Whipped cream and chopped nuts, for serving

Servings: persons

2 quarts plus 1 cup water
1 cup light brown sugar
3 cinnamon sticks, broken
3 star anise pods
1/2 cup dark rum
8 firm, ripe bananas
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3 tablespoons instant espresso powder
1 cup heavy cream
3 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
Turbinado sugar, for dredging
3 pints coffee ice cream
Whipped cream and chopped nuts, for serving

1
In a large saucepan, combine 2 quarts of the water with the brown sugar, cinnamon sticks and star anise and bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar.
2
Remove from the heat.
3
Add the rum and bananas and let stand for 4 hours.
4
Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, whisk the remaining 1 cup of water with the granulated sugar, cocoa powder and espresso powder and bring to a boil.
5
Whisk in the cream and simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 40 minutes.
6
Stir in the chocolate until melted.
7
Remove from the heat; keep warm.
8
Light a grill.
9
Drain the bananas and pat dry with paper towels.
10
Put the turbinado sugar in a shallow bowl.
11
Cut each banana in half lengthwise; dip each half in the sugar to coat evenly.
12
Grill the bananas over a hot fire until they are richly caramelized, about 1 minute per side.
13
Transfer 2 banana halves to each of 8 bowls.
14
Place 3 scoops of ice cream in each split banana and top with 1/4 cup of the mocha sauce.
15
Dollop whipped cream over the splits, top with the nuts and serve.

1330

kcal

Calories

Fat

223

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 quarts plus 1 cup water, 1 cup light brown sugar, 3 cinnamon sticks, broken, 3 star anise pods, and more.

Yes, Grilled Banana Splits with Coffee Ice Cream and Mocha Sauce falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep frozen in an airtight container for up to 1–2 months. Let it soften for a few minutes before serving.

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Grilled Banana Splits with Coffee Ice Cream and Mocha Sauce

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