The Best Banana-Butterscotch Ice Cream Ever Recipe

Name: The Best Banana-Butterscotch Ice Cream Ever
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the sauce; 2-1/2 medium ripe bananas (not green, brown, or squishy); 4 tablespoons salted butter, coarsely chopped; 1/2 cup dark brown sugar, packed; 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream; For the ice cream; 1 pint heavy whipping cream; 7 ounces container, marshmallow cream; 1/4 teaspoon banana extract; 3/4 cup walnuts; some banana chips, GARNISH

Servings: persons

For the sauce
2-1/2 medium ripe bananas (not green, brown, or squishy)
4 tablespoons salted butter, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup dark brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
For the ice cream
1 pint heavy whipping cream
7 ounces container, marshmallow cream
1/4 teaspoon banana extract
3/4 cup walnuts
some banana chips, GARNISH

1
Peel bananas, cut in half. Cut all bananas lengthwise 2 times, and into 1/2-inch pieces, and set aside.
2
Prepare butterscotch sauce -- in medium saucepan on high, bring butter, sugar, and cream to a boil. Boil on medium for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add banana pieces and stir gently with rubber spatula for 1 minute. Pour into large bowl and place in freezer for 10 minutes to cool a little.
3
Prepare ice cream -- chop walnuts, set aside. Place cream, marshmallow fluff, and extract into food processor. (Dip rubber spatula into cream for easy removal of marshmallow.) Depending on cream, process for 10-20 seconds or until almost thick or soft peaks. Add walnuts; press down and swirl round with spatula to combine.
4
Pour this marshmallow cream mixture into 9 X 13 inch pan. Remove sauce bowl from freezer and spoon mixture on top. Gently fold into portions of the cream (do not combine everything together, leave like ripples). Cover with foil and place in freezer until consistency of ice cream, about 4 to 6 hours.
5
To serve, place a large scoop or two of ice cream in a colorful bowl, sherbet glass, fancy martini glass, or your choice. Garnish each scoop with optional 2 banana chips in the center. And, of course, there's always that bold and beautiful old fashioned ice cream cone.

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the sauce, 2-1/2 medium ripe bananas (not green, brown, or squishy), 4 tablespoons salted butter, coarsely chopped, 1/2 cup dark brown sugar, packed, and more.

Yes, The Best Banana-Butterscotch Ice Cream Ever 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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The Best Banana-Butterscotch Ice Cream Ever

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