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Butterscotch Banana Splits

Butterscotch Banana Splits

Everyday Food, June 2006 http://www.marthastewart.com/313718/butterscotch-banana-splits
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  • Yield Serves 8

Ingredients

    • 1 cup heavy cream
    • 6 tablespoons butter
    • 1/3 cup packed light-brown sugar
    • 3 tablespoons light corn syrup
    • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
    • 8 bananas, peeled and split lengthwise
    • 2 pints chocolate ice cream (or your favorite)
    • 1/2 cup salted peanuts, roughly chopped (optional)
    • 8 maraschino cherries (optional)

Directions

  1. Make butterscotch sauce: In a small saucepan, combine 1/3 cup cream, butter, brown sugar, and corn syrup. Bring to a boil over high heat; cook, stirring occasionally, until sugar has dissolved, 2 to 3 minutes. Let cool to room temperature. Sauce can also be made up to 1 week ahead; cover and refrigerate in an airtight container.
  2. If sauce is refrigerated, place in microwave, before serving, for 30 seconds; stir. If still too thick, microwave for 15 seconds more, and stir again.
  3. Whip the cream: In a large bowl, whisk remaining 2/3 cup cream and granulated sugar until soft peaks form.
  4. Assemble: In each of eight shallow dishes, arrange 2 banana halves lengthwise. Place 2 scoops ice cream on bananas. Top with butterscotch sauce, whipped cream, and, if desired, peanuts and a cherry.

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