Grilled Banana Splits

Name: Grilled Banana Splits
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 ripe bananas; 8 tsp. unsalted butter, cut into small pieces; 1/4 c. light brown sugar, divided; 1/4 c. brandy, divided; 3 c. vanilla ice cream; 8 tsp. caramel or chocolate sauce; 1/4 c. toasted pecans, chopped (optional)

By Cheryl Slocum, Frances BaileyPublished: Jun 25, 2005

Jump to recipe

rudisill//Getty Images

Yields:

4 serving(s)

Prep Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

15 mins

Cal/Serv:

642

Add a sweet ending to your cookout with this decadent dessert.

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below

Ingredients

4 ripe bananas
8 tsp. unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1/4 cup light brown sugar, divided
1/4 cup brandy, divided
3 cups vanilla ice cream
8 tsp. caramel or chocolate sauce
1/4 cup toasted pecans, chopped (optional)

Directions

1. Step 1Heat grill to low. Make an incision lengthwise on the side of each banana, leaving 1 inch uncut at both ends and the skin intact. Spread open the cut and place 2 teaspoons of the butter pieces, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, and 1 tablespoon brandy inside. Grill, covered, until the butter mixture has melted and bananas are heated through—8 to 10 minutes. Transfer the bananas to 4 separate plates, carefully flipping the bananas over and pouring the sauce into the bottom of each dish. Peel off the skins, and top each with an equal amount of ice cream; add warm caramel or chocolate sauce, and nuts, if desired. Serve immediately.

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below