Best Banana Bread Ice Cream Sandwiches Recipes

BANANA BREAD ICE CREAM SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray an 8x8-inch square baking pan with nonstick spray, line with parchment paper and spray parchment.
• In a medium bowl, whisk to combine the flour, baking powder and salt. In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter, granulated sugar and light brown sugar on medium speed until well blended. Beat in eggs, one at a time, then beat in the bananas. Reduce the speed to low and add the flour mixture, stirring until just combined. Stir in the vanilla extract and chocolate chips.
• Transfer batter to the prepared baking dish and spread to make smooth and even. Sprinkle 1/4 cup sugar over the top, then bake until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 35 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
• Use a serrated knife and carefully slice the banana cake in half horizontally. Remove the top half and set aside. Spread the ice cream in a smooth layer over the cake, then top with the caramel sauce. Place the top back on the bread and run a knife flat along the edge to make smooth.
• Insert 8 popsicle sticks into the ice cream, 4 evenly spaced on opposite sides. Cover with plastic and freeze until set, at least 6 hours and up to overnight.
• In a medium bowl, combine the white chocolate chips and oil. Melt in the microwave or over a double boiler. Let cool to room temperature.
• Line a baking sheet with wax paper. Remove the cake from the freezer and cut into 8 equal sandwiches. Holding the popsicle sticks, dip the edge of the sandwich on a diagonal into the chocolate, coating from the top corner all the way to the bottom corner. Top the chocolate with sprinkles. Place on a wax lined baking sheet and return to freezer until ready to serve.
• Sprinkles:.
• https://www.fancysprinkles.com/collections/fancy-sugars/products/unicorn-dust-fancy-glitter-sugar.

BANANA BREAD ICE CREAM LOAF

Steps:

• For the brown butter banana bread: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly spray the bottom and sides of a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray.
• Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat; cook, swirling the pan occasionally, until the butter browns, 6 to 9 minutes. Immediately transfer to a medium bowl and let cool slightly.
• Whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg in a large bowl. Whisk the brown sugar, sour cream, vanilla and eggs into the bowl with the browned butter until combined, then stir in the mashed bananas. Fold the flour mixture into the banana mixture with a rubber spatula until just combined (some small lumps are ok).
• Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and lightly tap the pan on the counter to evenly distribute the batter. Top with the pecans. Bake until the loaf is browned and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out completely clean, about 1 hour. Let the bread cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then turn out onto a rack to cool completely. Wash and dry the loaf pan, then reserve for assembly.
• For the banana caramel sauce: Meanwhile, combine the granulated sugar and 1/4 cup water in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and cook, swirling the pan occasionally, until the sugar turns a dark amber, 10 to 12 minutes. Working carefully (as the mixture will bubble up at this point), slowly whisk in the heavy cream until smooth. Stir in the butter and sliced bananas until thoroughly combined. Transfer to a large bowl, then let cool to room temperature, about 1 hour.
• For the assembly: To assemble, line the reserved loaf pan with plastic wrap, leaving about a 4-inch overhang on the 2 longer sides. Carefully slice the cooled banana bread with a serrated knife horizontally into 3 even slices. Place the bottom slice into the bottom of the lined loaf pan, then cover with an even layer of 1 1/2 cups of the butter pecan ice cream. Spoon about 1/3 cup of the banana caramel sauce over the ice cream, then sprinkle with half of the pecans. Layer the middle slice of banana bread over the pecans, then cover with the remaining butter pecan ice cream, followed by another 1/3 cup banana caramel sauce and remaining pecans. Finish by placing the top layer of banana bread on top, then press down gently so all the layers adhere. Fold over the plastic wrap, then use another sheet of plastic wrap to cover the loaf pan completely. Freeze until completely firm, at least 6 hours and up to overnight. Refrigerate the remaining banana caramel sauce and reserve for serving.
• To serve, use the plastic overhang to lift the cake out of the pan. (Run the underside of the loaf pan under warm water if the cake sticks to the pan and is hard to remove.) Microwave the reserved banana caramel sauce in 20-second intervals, stirring after each, until just warm, about 1 minute. Cut the ice cream loaf into 1-inch-thick slices, then drizzle with the warm banana caramel sauce.

FROZEN BANANA ICE CREAM SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Place an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
• Form the cookie dough into 12 equal-sized balls and place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 16 to 18 minutes until lightly browned around the edges. Cool for 10 minutes. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely, about 20 minutes.
• In a small bowl, toss together the chocolate chips and oil. Place the bowl over a pan of simmering water and stir until the chocolate has melted and the mixture is smooth, about 3 to 5 minutes.
• Spread the melted chocolate on top of 6 of the cooled cookies. Place on a parchment or waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle the chocolate-toffee candy pieces on top of the melted chocolate. Place the remaining cookies, flat-side-up, on the same baking sheet. Arrange the banana slices in a single layer on the flat side of the remaining cookies. Freeze all the cookies for 45 to 60 minutes until the chocolate has set and the banana slices are frozen.
• Using an ice cream scoop, scoop about 1/3 cup softened ice cream on top of the frozen bananas. Place a chocolate covered cookie on top and gently press to form a sandwich. Repeat with the remaining ice cream and cookies. Freeze for 3 to 4 hours until firm.