Fried Banana Split
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 4 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 4 servings
- Calories
- 343
- Total Fat
- 16
- Saturated Fat
- 7
- Carbohydrates
- 55
- Dietary Fiber
- 6
- Sugar
- 39
- Protein
- 4
- Cholesterol
- 8
- Sodium
- 7
- Total: 20 min
- Prep: 15 min
- Cook: 5 min
Ingredients
Chocolate Sauce:
One 4-ounce bar semisweet chocolate, chopped
Small pinch cayenne pepper (less than 1/16 teaspoon)
Bananas:
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
4 slightly underripe bananas, split lengthwise in half, then cut crosswise in half
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted
Directions
- For the chocolate sauce: Combine the chocolate and 1/4 cup water in a heavy small saucepan. Stir over medium-low heat until the sauce is melted and smooth. Remove from the heat. Stir in small pinch cayenne pepper. Set aside.
- For the bananas: Place the brown sugar in a pie dish or on a plate. Toss the bananas in the brown sugar until nicely coated. Melt the butter in a heavy large skillet over medium-high heat until the butter becomes golden brown. Add the bananas to the hot pan cut-side down. Turn the bananas over as soon as they are golden brown and the sugar forms a crunchy coat on the bananas, about 30 seconds per side (do not allow bananas to become soft and mushy). Divide the bananas between 2 shallow bowls or plates. Spoon the chocolate sauce over the bananas. Sprinkle with the toasted almonds, and serve immediately.
- Cook's Notes: To toast the almonds, arrange them in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F oven for 6 to 8 minutes until lightly toasted. Cool completely before using.
- An alternate way to melt the chocolate is to combine the chocolate and water in a small metal bowl over a small saucepan of simmering water, and stir the chocolate mixture until melted and smooth. Remove the bowl from over the water and set aside.