Bon Appetit/May 2006

Banana Split with Curried Chocolate-Coconut Sauce

Servings Preparation Time Cooking Time Calories Saturated Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
4


INGREDIENTS:
6 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter 1/4 cup canned sweetened cream of coconut (such as Coco Lopez)
2 tablespoons dark rum 2 teaspoons curry powder 1 teaspoon finely grated lime peel
3/4 cup chilled whipping cream 1 tablespoon powdered sugar 4 bananas, peeled, halved lengthwise
1 quart vanilla ice cream 1 cup 1/3-to 1/2-inch cubes peeled cored pineapple sweetened flaked coconut, toasted



1 Stir chocolate and butter in medium saucepan over low heat until smooth. Whisk in next 4 ingredients. Stir sauce over low heat until just warm.
2 Whisk cream and powdered sugar in medium bowl to peaks; chill until ready to use. Arrange 2 banana halves in each of 4 long shallow dishes. Add 3 scoops ice cream to each dish. Spoon warm sauce over ice cream. Top with pineapple, whipped cream, and toasted coconut.

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