Decadent Chocolate Covered Banana Sundae

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Dessert

Ingredients: 9

Enjoy the rich and luxurious flavors of this decadent chocolate covered banana sundae. Velvety banana-infused custard ice cream drizzled with a silky chocolate sauce and sprinkled with crunchy roasted peanuts, this dessert is a true indulgence for any sweet tooth.

Ingredients

Ingredients
2 ripe bananas
2 large egg yolks
⅓ cup sugar
2 teaspoons Galliano (optional)
⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
2 cups half and half or ¾ cup milk + 1 ¼ cup heavy cream
1 cup heavy cream
8 ounces bittersweet or semi-sweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
½ cup coarsely chopped roasted peanuts

Instructions

  • Preparation of Banana Custard Ice Cream

    1. Puree ripe bananas in a food processor and chill until ready to use.
    2. Whisk together egg yolks, half the sugar, Galliano, and salt in a large heat-resistant measuring cup with a spout or a bowl.
    3. Combine the remaining sugar and half and half in a sturdy saucepan with a thick bottom. Stir over medium heat until the milk steams and bubbles form around the edges of the pot. Slowly pour this mixture into the eggs while whisking constantly. Return this combined mixture to the saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until the custard reaches 175°F and lightly coats the back of a heat-resistant spatula.
    4. Strain the custard into a clean bowl and cool in an ice bath until room temperature. Stir occasionally to speed up the cooling process. Add the banana puree to the custard. Cover and chill for at least 4 hours or overnight. Process in an ice machine following the manufacturer's instructions. Freeze until scoopable, which may take about 4 hours depending on your freezer. If the ice cream has been chilled overnight or longer, it may need to soften slightly at room temperature to be scoopable.

  • Chocolate Sauce

    1. Heat the cream in the microwave until it's almost at a simmer. Add the chopped chocolate and let it sit for about 5 minutes. Stir until smooth and fully combined.

  • Assembly

    1. Place two scoops of the banana custard ice cream in a small bowl. Drizzle generously with the chocolate sauce and sprinkle with the coarsely chopped roasted peanuts.

Aug 06, 2024