Ice cream is always a fantastic summer treat that will cool you down on a very hot summer day.
This is a very fun way for a family to enjoy their treat by making it together with kids. You can add sprinkles,m & m’ s or any other kids favorite topping.
1 serving
Banana splits-
1 sliced banana in half
3( small) scoops of your favorite ice cream
caramel sauce, fudge or both.
Your choice of raspberries,strawberries, crushed pineapple, or cherries
Whipped cream or ( homemade: heavy cream + powdered sugar whipped )
Crushed toasted hazelnuts, pecans, almonds or peanuts
Fudge:
2/3 cup heavy cream
1/2 can condensed milk
1/3 cup dark brown sugar
¼ cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder
¼ teaspoon sea salt
6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips, or chocolate bar chopped,and divided in half
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
Fudge directions:
Combine cream, half of chocolate chips, cocoa, brown sugar,salt and condensed milk in a sauce pan and bring to boil on med-high heat.
Reduce heat to low and cook for 5 minutes stirring occasionally. .
Remove from the heat and stir in the rest chocolate, butter, and the vanilla extract, stirring until smooth. Let cool for 20 to 30 minutes before using (it will thicken as it cools). Store in a jar or airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.)
Caramel Sauce:
Caramel Sauce:
(adapted from Kitchen Heals Soul)
2 cups sugar
½ cup water
1 stick butter,cubed
1 cup whipping cream, warm
1/2 teaspoon sea salt (optional)
Pour the sugar into a sauce pan. Add water. Bring to boil on med-high heat.
Continue to boil until turns color to amber. Be careful, keep eye on it, not to do it too dark.
As soon as the the caramel will reach desired color,take pan away from heat and add butter.Stir and gradually add the cream. Whisk until well combined.Let it cool before serving.
Diections for banana split:
Place 2 sliced bananas on bottom of a plate.
place scoops of ice cream on top.
Drizzle or pour your sauces and top it off with a little whipped cream.
Sprinkle nuts and add fruits on top.
Enjoy!!!!