Best Peachy Banana Splits Recipes

PEACH MELBA SPLIT

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Classic Peach Melba calls for cooked peaches and a pureed raspberry sauce. We simplified and summerfied our split: We top ripe, juicy summer peaches with fresh raspberries sweetened with a bit of jam, and vanilla frozen yogurt. Crushed shortbread cookies add some crunch.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories dessert

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 cup raspberries
1/4 cup seedless raspberry jam
1 pound medium peaches
2 teaspoons sugar
1 pint vanilla frozen yogurt
1/4 cup crushed shortbread cookies

Steps:

Toss the raspberries and raspberry jam in a medium bowl and let stand 20 minutes at room temperature.
Slice or quarter the peaches, depending on their size, divide among 4 dessert bowls and sprinkle the sugar over the tops. Let sit until they get a little juicy, about 15 minutes, turning them over once or twice.
To serve, put one scoop of frozen yogurt on top of the peaches. Spoon some raspberries over each scoop. Top each with 1 tablespoon of crushed cookies. Serve immediately.

BANANA SPLIT SMOOTHIES

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"This smooth and creamy beverage tastes just like a banana split," promises Darlene Brenden of Salem, Oregon. "It's easy to blend together and not too sweet, so it's great anytime of day. It's also a delicious way to get kids to eat fruit."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 medium ripe bananas
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
1-1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup fresh or frozen unsweetened sliced strawberries
2 tablespoons honey
5 ice cubes
Whipped topping, chocolate syrup and maraschino cherries

Steps:

In a blender, combine the first five ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Gradually add ice, blending until slushy. Pour into chilled glasses. Garnish with whipped topping, chocolate syrup and cherries. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 47mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

THE ULTIMATE BANANA SPLIT

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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories dessert

Time 35m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
2 tablespoons baking powder
2 tablespoons bakers' sugar (finely ground granulated sugar)
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 yolks
1 1/2 cups club soda
2 bananas
Vegetable oil, for deep-frying
2 cups sugar
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup heavy cream
Pinch kosher salt
1 pint vanilla bean ice cream
1/4 cup banana chips
1/4 cup toasted pecans

Steps:

Preheat your oil in a heavy-based pot for deep-frying to 365 degrees F.
In a large mixing bowl combine flour, cornstarch, baking powder, sugar, salt, and cinnamon. Make a well in the center and add the yolks and club soda. Using a whisk, stir from the inside working your way out, slowly incorporating the dry ingredients without forming any lumps. Peel the bananas and dip in the batter to coat well. Fry in hot oil for 4 to 5 minutes until batter is puffy and golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
While bananas are cooking, prepare caramel sauce. Combine the sugar and water in a large heavy saucepan over medium heat. Cook, swirling the pot around, until the mixture is a deep caramel color and looks like syrup, about 8 minutes. Add the butter then carefully pour in the cream (it will bubble up) and continue to cook for another minute. Add a pinch of salt and cool before serving.
To serve the banana split, cut the bananas lengthwise and top with a large scoop of vanilla bean ice cream. Pour warm caramel sauce over the top and finish with a sprinkle of banana chips and toasted pecans.