Butterscotch Banana Splits

Name: Butterscotch Banana Splits
Ingredients: 1 cup heavy cream; 6 tablespoons butter; 0.333 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); 0.5 cup salted peanuts, roughly chopped (optional); 8 maraschino cherries (optional)

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Martha Stewart Test Kitchen

Updated on May 16, 2017

Servings:

8

These classic banana splits are topped with fresh whipped cream and warm homemade butterscotch sauce.

Ingredients

1 cup heavy cream
6 tablespoons butter
⅓ 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)
½ cup salted peanuts, roughly chopped (optional)
8 maraschino cherries (optional)

Directions

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.
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.
Whip the cream: In a large bowl, whisk remaining 2/3 cup cream and granulated sugar until soft peaks form.
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.