New Orleans Banana Split Recipe

Name: New Orleans Banana Split
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 bananas, peeled, split lengthwise; 8 teaspoons plus 1/4 cup (packed) dark brown sugar; 1 cup chilled whipping cream; 2 tablespoons dark rum; 4 slices purchased banana bread or pound cake, toasted; 4 scoops vanilla ice cream; 4 scoops chocolate ice cream; 4 scoops chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream; 1 cup pecans, toasted; Purchased chocolate syrup; Sweetened flaked coconut, toasted

Servings: persons

4 bananas, peeled, split lengthwise
8 teaspoons plus 1/4 cup (packed) dark brown sugar
1 cup chilled whipping cream
2 tablespoons dark rum
4 slices purchased banana bread or pound cake, toasted
4 scoops vanilla ice cream
4 scoops chocolate ice cream
4 scoops chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream
1 cup pecans, toasted
Purchased chocolate syrup
Sweetened flaked coconut, toasted

1
Preheat broiler.
2
Place banana halves, cut side up, on baking sheet.
3
Sprinkle each with 1 teaspoon sugar.
4
Broil bananas until sugar melts and darkens, about 2 minutes.
5
Set bananas aside.
6
Using electric mixer, beat whipping cream, dark rum, and remaining 1/4 cup sugar in large bowl until peaks form.
7
Place 1 slice banana bread in each of 4 banana split dishes.
8
Place 1 banana half on each side of bread, parallel to long sides of dish.
9
Top bread with 1 scoop of each ice cream.
10
Sprinkle with pecans and drizzle with chocolate syrup.
11
Top bananas with dollop of rum-whipped cream and sprinkle of coconut.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 bananas, peeled, split lengthwise, 8 teaspoons plus 1/4 cup (packed) dark brown sugar, 1 cup chilled whipping cream, 2 tablespoons dark rum, and more.

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

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

New Orleans Banana Split

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