Best 20 Banana Ice Cream Recipes

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In the realm of frozen desserts, banana ice cream stands out as a delectable treat, combining the creamy richness of ice cream with the natural sweetness of bananas. This delightful concoction offers a healthier alternative to traditional ice cream, as it relies on bananas as its primary ingredient, minimizing the need for added sugars. With its simplicity and versatility, banana ice cream has become a favorite among health-conscious individuals, vegans, and those seeking a refreshing and nutritious snack. Dive into the world of banana ice cream and discover the endless possibilities it holds, from classic recipes to innovative flavor combinations.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BEST BANANA ICE CREAM



Best Banana Ice Cream image

My son-in-law says this is the best banana ice cream he's ever had. It's always requested at family gatherings. -Donna Robbins, Skiatook, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 3 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups half-and-half cream
2-1/2 cups sugar
Dash salt
4 eggs, lightly beaten
4 cups heavy whipping cream
1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups mashed ripe bananas (4 to 5 medium)

Steps:

  • In a large heavy saucepan, heat half-and-half to 175°; stir in sugar and salt until dissolved. Whisk a small amount of hot mixture into eggs. Return all to the pan, whisking constantly. Cook and stir over low heat until mixture reaches 160° and coats the back of a metal spoon. , Remove from the heat. Cool quickly by placing pan in a bowl of ice water; stir for 2 minutes. Stir in the whipping cream, milk and vanilla. Press plastic wrap onto surface of custard. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight., Stir in bananas. Fill cylinder of ice cream freezer two-thirds full; freeze according to manufacturer's directions. Refrigerate remaining mixture until ready to freeze. When ice cream is frozen, transfer to a freezer container; freeze for 2-4 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308 calories, Fat 20g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 55mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

EASY BANANA ICE CREAM



Easy Banana Ice Cream image

When bananas are over-ripe, don't throw them away. Peel them, wrap them in plastic wrap, and freeze them. Two ingredients are all you need to make this family-pleaser.

Provided by ANNE MARSHALL

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Banana Dessert Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 2

2 peeled and chopped bananas, frozen
½ cup skim milk

Steps:

  • Combine frozen bananas and 1/4 cup skim milk in a blender; blend for 30 seconds. Add remaining 1/4 cup milk and blend on high speed until smooth, about 30 seconds more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125.8 calories, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 1.2 mg, Fat 0.4 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 26.9 mg, Sugar 17.5 g

BANANA ICE CREAM



Banana Ice Cream image

Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     dessert

Time 6h35m

Yield about 1 quart

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 (approximately 2 1/4 pounds) ripe bananas
1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice
3/4 cup light corn syrup
1 vanilla bean, scraped
1 1/2 cups heavy cream

Steps:

  • Place bananas in freezer and freeze overnight. Remove bananas from freezer and allow to thaw for 45 minutes to 1 hour. Peel bananas and place in bowl of food processor along with the lemon juice. Process for 10 to 15 seconds. Add corn syrup and vanilla bean seeds and turn processor on. Slowly pour in the heavy cream. Process until smooth. Chill mixture in refrigerator until it reaches 40 degrees. Transfer mixture to an ice cream maker and process according to manufacturer's instructions. Place mixture in an airtight container and freeze for 3 to 6 hours before serving.

FROZEN BANANA ICE CREAM RECIPE BY TASTY



Frozen Banana Ice Cream Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: ripe bananas, vanilla extract, peanut butter

Provided by Merle O'Neal

Categories     Desserts

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

3 ripe bananas
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
¾ cup peanut butter

Steps:

  • Peel the bananas and slice into 1-inch (2 cm) slices.
  • Spread the bananas on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for 2 hours.
  • Blend the frozen banana slices in a high-speed blender until they reach a smooth consistency.
  • Add the vanilla and peanut butter and blend to combine.
  • Transfer to a bowl or container and freeze for 1 hour, or until ready to serve.
  • Scoop out ice cream.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 419 calories, Carbohydrate 40 grams, Fat 26 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 13 grams, Sugar 17 grams

BANANA SPLIT ICE CREAM CAKE



Banana Split Ice Cream Cake image

This banana split ice cream cake is a great recipe for summer or birthdays.

Provided by DIXIESDAME

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Banana Dessert Recipes

Time 5h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pint strawberry ice cream
1 pint chocolate ice cream
1 pint vanilla ice cream
4 medium bananas, divided
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon white sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
10 maraschino cherries
1 (16 ounce) can chocolate syrup

Steps:

  • Place strawberry ice cream in a refrigerator for about 30 minutes to soften slightly.
  • Slice strawberry ice cream and place in the bottom of a 9x13-inch pan. Freeze until firm, about 45 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, place chocolate ice cream in refrigerator to soften, about 30 minutes.
  • Slice chocolate ice cream and spread over strawberry. Freeze until firm, about 45 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, soften vanilla ice cream in a refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
  • Mash 3 bananas with lemon juice in a large bowl; stir in vanilla ice cream. Spread banana mixture evenly over the chocolate layer. Cover and freeze for at least 3 hours.
  • Mix whipping cream, sugar, and vanilla extract together in a bowl with an electric mixer at medium speed until soft peaks form.
  • Place whipped cream in a decorator bag fitted with a large, 1/2-inch writing tube. Invert ice cream cake from the pan onto a chilled platter. Slice remaining banana on top of cake. Pipe large dollops of whipped cream on top of the banana slices. Sprinkle with chopped walnuts and garnish with cherries. Serve with chocolate syrup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337.3 calories, Carbohydrate 50.9 g, Cholesterol 47.1 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 75 mg, Sugar 36.5 g

CREAMY BANANA ICE CREAM



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This is a very simple and easy way to make banana ice cream. I hope you'll enjoy it as much as my family does and I do. You can also substitute the banana with a different fruit, but i find it tastes best with banana.

Provided by Katherine

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Banana Dessert Recipes

Time 5h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 3

4 bananas, sliced
½ cup milk
½ cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange banana slices on paper and freeze until solid, 3 to 5 hours.
  • Peel bananas from the parchment paper and place in the blender. Add milk and cream and blend until smooth; transfer to a sealable container and freeze until set, about 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148.6 calories, Carbohydrate 19.5 g, Cholesterol 28.8 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 16.7 mg, Sugar 10.6 g

BANANA SPLIT ICE CREAM PIE



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Who doesn't love a good old-fashion Banana Split? How about a pie that combines all the ingredients of this old-fashion favorite! Almonds may be used in place of walnuts. You can also use a pre-made chocolate cookie crumb crust instead of making your own.

Provided by Star Pooley

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Custard and Cream Pie Recipes     Banana Pie Recipes

Time 4h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

20 chocolate wafer cookies, finely crushed
¼ cup butter, melted
2 bananas, sliced
1 quart strawberry ice cream, softened
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 cup heavy whipping cream
¼ cup chopped walnuts
¼ cup maraschino cherries

Steps:

  • Mix cookie crumbs with melted butter. Press into a 9-inch pie plate.
  • Arrange bananas over bottom of crust. Spread ice cream in an even layer over bananas. Top with drained pineapple. Whip the cream and spread over top. Sprinkle with nuts.
  • Place pie in freezer for 4 hours or until firm. Garnish with cherries, if desired. Makes 8 servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375 calories, Carbohydrate 40.2 g, Cholesterol 64.7 mg, Fat 23.9 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 12.9 g, Sodium 157.6 mg, Sugar 23.5 g

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER BANANA "ICE CREAM" RECIPE BY TASTY



Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana

Here's what you need: bananas, creamy peanut butter, cocoa powder, milk

Provided by Alix Traeger

Categories     Desserts

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 bananas, cut into coins and frozen
2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
¼ cup milk, of choice

Steps:

  • Cut bananas into coins and place in freezer in a sealable bag. Freeze overnight or until solid.
  • Place all ingredients into a food processor or blender and blend until smooth.
  • Pour contents into a loaf or small pan.
  • Freeze one hour or until solid.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173 calories, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 4 grams, Sugar 15 grams

WHIPPED BANANA "ICE CREAM"



Whipped Banana

Frozen bananas, when whipped, have a nice refreshing ice cream-sorbet-type taste. It's a great way to satisfy your sweet tooth while also staying healthy.

Provided by morganc

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Kids     Healthy

Time 1h35m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 1

2 bananas, peeled and sliced

Steps:

  • Place sliced bananas in an airtight container and freeze until solid, about 1 1/2 hours.
  • Blend frozen bananas in blender until whipped and smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210 calories, Carbohydrate 53.9 g, Fat 0.8 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 2.4 mg, Sugar 28.9 g

BANANA ICE CREAM CHOCOLATE BITES RECIPE BY TASTY



Banana Ice Cream Chocolate Bites Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: bananas, vanilla pod, full-fat coconut milk, dark chocolate, coconut oil, crispy rice cereal

Provided by Tiffany Lo

Categories     Desserts

Yield 90 bites

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 bananas
1 vanilla pod, or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup full-fat coconut milk
2 cups dark chocolate
¼ cup coconut oil
¾ cup crispy rice cereal

Steps:

  • Cut the bananas into slices and place into a freezer safe bag. Freeze until solid.
  • In a food processor or blender, add frozen bananas, vanilla bean or vanilla extract, and coconut milk. Blend until smooth.
  • Line a baking dish with parchment paper. Evenly distribute the banana mixture into the baking dish.
  • Freeze for at least two hours.
  • Before taking out the ice cream, add dark chocolate and coconut oil into a bowl. Microwave for 1 ½ minutes, stirring after every 30 seconds, until fully melted.
  • Let the chocolate mixture cool completely then add crispy rice cereal. Mix well.
  • Lift the parchment paper out of the baking dish to remove the ice cream.
  • Cut the ice cream block into ½-inch (12.7-millimeter) cubes.
  • Dip bites into chocolate mixture until evenly coated.
  • Place bites on a baking tray and freeze.
  • Let the bites thaw 5-7 minutes before eating.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 33 calories, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 0 grams, Sugar 2 grams

EASIEST BANANA-COCOA ICE CREAM RECIPE BY TASTY



Easiest Banana-cocoa Ice Cream Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: bananas, unsweetened cocoa powder, ground cinnamon, strawberry

Provided by Marie Telling

Categories     Desserts

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 bananas
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder, depending on your taste
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
strawberry, to garnish

Steps:

  • Slice bananas and place in an airtight container. Freeze for at least two hours, preferably overnight.
  • Place frozen banana slices in a food processor and blend until they reach the consistency of soft serve, about 4 minutes.
  • Add cocoa powder and cinnamon. Blend until just combined.
  • Serve immediately for soft-serve consistency or transfer to freezer for at least 2 hours for ice cream consistency.
  • Garnish with strawberries.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297 calories, Carbohydrate 75 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 4 grams, Sugar 38 grams

CARAMEL BANANA ICE CREAM PIE



Caramel Banana Ice Cream Pie image

With six ingredients and a prepared graham cracker crust, this pie is easy to make and luscious, too. Guests will enjoy the symphony of caramel, banana and toffee bits.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon caramel ice cream topping, divided
1 graham cracker crust (9 inches)
1 cup cold 2% milk
2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant banana cream pudding mix
1 quart vanilla ice cream, softened
1-3/4 cups whipped topping
1 English toffee candy bar (1.4 ounces), chopped

Steps:

  • Spread 1/4 cup caramel topping into crust. In a large bowl, beat milk and pudding mix on low speed for 2 minutes. Add ice cream; mix well. , Spoon into prepared crust. Top with whipped topping. Drizzle with remaining caramel topping; sprinkle with chopped candy bar., Cover and freeze for 2 hours or until firm. Remove from the freezer 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 442 calories, Fat 17g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 597mg sodium, Carbohydrate 68g carbohydrate (45g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.

BANANA BREAD ICE CREAM CAKE RECIPE BY TASTY



Banana Bread Ice Cream Cake Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: bananas, butter, egg, sugar, vanilla, flour, baking soda, salt, vanilla ice cream, chocolate ice cream

Provided by Alix Traeger

Categories     Bakery Goods

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 bananas
¼ cup butter, melted
1 egg
½ cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 ½ cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 pinch salt
2 cups vanilla ice cream, softened
2 cups chocolate ice cream

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
  • In a bowl, mash the bananas with a fork.
  • Add in the melted butter, egg, sugar, and vanilla and mix until combined.
  • Add in the flour, baking soda, and salt and mix again until just combined.
  • Pour the batter into a loaf pan.
  • Bake for 50 minutes, or until cooked through.
  • Once cool, take the banana bread out of the pan and slice into three horizontal layers, widthwise.
  • Line the loaf pan with plastic wrap and place the bottom layer of bread in the pan.
  • Top the bread with the softened vanilla ice cream and spread evenly with a spoon.
  • Place the middle layer of bread on top of the vanilla ice cream.
  • Top the middle layer with chocolate ice cream and spread evenly with a spoon.
  • Place the top of the banana bread on top and cover with the plastic wrap.
  • Freeze for one hour or or overnight.
  • Slice and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330 calories, Carbohydrate 48 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 5 grams, Sugar 30 grams

BANANA-RUM-RAISIN ICE CREAM



Banana-Rum-Raisin Ice Cream image

Traditional rum-raisin-flavored ice cream is even more dreamy when fresh bananas are added into the mix.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 40m

Yield Makes 1 1/2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 6

3/4 cup dark rum
3/4 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup sugar
4 soft-ripe medium bananas, coarsely chopped
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
2 cups cold heavy cream

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, combine rum, raisins, and sugar. Bring to a boil over medium-high, remove from heat, and let cool completely, 30 minutes.
  • In a food processor, combine bananas and condensed milk and process until smooth, 2 minutes. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat cream on high until stiff peaks form, 2 to 3 minutes. With a rubber spatula, gently fold banana mixture into whipped cream. Fold in rum-raisin mixture. Pour into a 5-by-9-inch loaf pan, cover with plastic, and freeze until firm, about 8 hours (or covered, up to 1 week).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 411 g, Fat 19 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 12 g

EASY & HEALTHY BANANA "ICE CREAM"



Easy & Healthy Banana

After seeing this idea floating around the web, I thought I'd experiment a little. Three simple ingredients, no sugar added, no ice cream machine needed... How much healthier and easier could it get? This "ice cream" is smooth like soft serve and naturally sweet. Plus it has the potential for so many add-ins (dark chocolate chips, chopped strawberries, nuts... just to name a few). Please note "Cooking Time" includes time needed to cure in the freezer. If you are as excited as my 4-year-old was to eat this "ice cream", you may choose to serve it directly after turning out of the food processor instead of freezing for 2-4 hours, but please be aware that it will be soft and melt much faster. My daughter, the best taste-tester around, approves, and I hope you do too!

Provided by MarthaStewartWanabe

Categories     Ice Cream

Time 2h15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

4 bananas, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
1/4 cup milk (or coconut milk, soy milk or almond milk)
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Slice bananas and arrange in one layer onto a parchment or wax paper lined cookie sheet. Freeze for 2 hours.
  • Into a 5-quart capacity food processor, using the chopping blade, place banana slices. Pulse for a few seconds at a time until a course crumb texture is reached.
  • Add milk and vanilla. Continue processing, occasionally scraping the sides of the processor bowl with a rubber spatula, until mixture reaches a creamy, smooth soft-serve consistency.
  • With a spatula, turn "ice cream" into a freezer container. Cover and freeze for 2-4 hours or until desired texture is reached.

BANANA SPLIT ICE CREAM CAKE



Banana Split Ice Cream Cake image

Every time they visit, my children and grandkids request this fantastic frozen dessert. It takes time to assemble, but it's worth the effort when I see all those smiling faces. -Gladys M. Abee, McKee, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 ice cream sugar cones, finely crushed
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
6 tablespoons butter, melted
CAKE:
1-3/4 quarts low-fat vanilla frozen yogurt, softened, divided
2 medium ripe bananas, mashed
1 teaspoon banana extract, optional
1 jar (16 ounces) hot fudge ice cream topping
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup strawberry ice cream topping
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the crushed cones, walnuts and butter; press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan. , In another small bowl, combine 3 cups yogurt, bananas and extract if desired. Spread over crust. In a small bowl, combine fudge topping and walnuts; spread over yogurt. Cover and freeze for 2 hours or until firm. , Top with remaining yogurt; spread with strawberry topping. Cover and freeze for 8 hours or overnight until firm. Garnish with whipped topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 619 calories, Fat 26g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 184mg sodium, Carbohydrate 86g carbohydrate (54g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

BANANA ICE CREAM



Banana Ice Cream image

A cheap and easy ice cream recipe without cream: just evaporated milk, skim milk and sugar. I flavored the basic ice cream recipe with vanilla and banana puree to get rid of the evaporated milk taste but feel free to improvise!

Provided by MUMMYJO

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Banana Dessert Recipes

Time 8h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups skim milk
½ (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
½ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 bananas, mashed
½ cup golden raisins

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix together the skim milk, evaporated milk, sugar and vanilla. Pour into an ice cream maker, and freeze according to the manufacturer's instructions.
  • When the ice cream is done freezing, add the bananas and raisins and let them mix in. Transfer to a freezer container, and freeze overnight before serving to improve the texture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159.8 calories, Carbohydrate 32.9 g, Cholesterol 8.1 mg, Fat 2 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 52.3 mg, Sugar 27.7 g

CHOCOLATE BANANA CHUNK ICE CREAM



Chocolate Banana Chunk Ice Cream image

Provided by Cat Cora

Categories     dessert

Time 7h10m

Yield 1 quart

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup heavy cream
1 pint milk
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 vanilla bean, split
2 egg yolks
1/2 cup chopped bananas
1/2 cup roughly chopped dark chocolate

Steps:

  • If using an electric ice cream maker, place the body into the freezer overnight. It needs to be completely frozen to freeze the ice cream.
  • Combine the cream, milk, and 1 cup of the sugar in a medium, heavy bottom saucepan. Scrape the seeds of the vanilla bean into the cream mix and add in the bean itself. Bring to a light boil over medium high heat, watching carefully so the mixture doesn't boil over. Remove from the heat.
  • Beat the yolks in a mixing bowl and slowly whisk in 1 cup of the hot cream mixture. Gradually add the egg mixture back into the pot of cream. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture coats the back of a spoon or reaches 170 degrees F, about 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from the heat and place in a container. Cover and place in the refrigerator to cool for about 2 to 3 hours.
  • Put the ice cream maker together and turn it on. Pour in the cream mixture and let churn for about 20 to 25 minutes, according to manufacturer's instructions. Stir in the banana and chocolate when the ice cream is 3/4 of the way frozen.

BANANA-SPLIT ICE CREAM CAKE



Banana-Split Ice Cream Cake image

Despite its all-American name, this no-bake dessert does not contain ice cream. Rather, it features vanilla semifreddo, an Italian frozen custard made with cream, sugar, egg yolks, and gelatin. Easy to slice and slow to melt, it's layered between store-bought chocolate wafers and banana slices and drizzled with caramel.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Time 5h15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons plus 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, divided
2 1/4 teaspoons unflavored gelatin (one 1/4-ounce envelope)
4 large eggs, separated
2 cups granulated sugar, divided
4 cups heavy cream, divided
Scraped seeds from 1 vanilla bean, or 2 teaspoons pure vanilla paste
1 box (9 ounces) chocolate-wafer cookies, such as Nabisco (42 total)
3 to 4 bananas, peeled and sliced crosswise 1/4-inch-thick (about 2 1/2 cups)
16 maraschino cherries, stemmed and halved, plus whole ones for serving
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Chopped walnuts, for serving

Steps:

  • Cake: In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons vanilla extract and 2 tablespoons water. Sprinkle with gelatin; let stand 5 minutes. Combine egg yolks and 1/2 cup granulated sugar in a heatproof bowl set over (but not in) a pot of simmering water. Whisk until pale and thickened, about 2 minutes. Whisk in gelatin mixture until dissolved. Transfer mixture to a cool bowl.
  • Beat 2 1/2 cups cream with vanilla seeds on medium‐high speed to stiff peaks. Fold one third of whipped cream into gelatin mixture, then fold gelatin mixture into remaining cream.
  • In a clean mixing bowl, beat egg whites on medium‐high speed to soft peaks. Gradually add 1/2 cup granulated sugar and beat to stiff peaks, 5 to 6 minutes. Fold into cream mixture. (You should have about 9 cups total.)
  • Line a 9‐by‐13‐inch baking pan with plastic wrap, leaving a 4‐inch overhang on all sides. Arrange 18 cookies on bottom of pan, slightly overlapping. Arrange bananas over wafers in a single layer. Spread 4 cups cream mixture on top. Arrange 12 more cookies on top of cream. Fold halved cherries into remaining cream, then spread over cookies. Arrange remaining 12 cookies on top. Wrap in plastic and freeze at least 4 hours and up to 3 days.
  • Caramel: In a small saucepan, stir together remaining 1 cup sugar, 1/4 cup water, and salt. Heat over medium, gently stirring occasionally, until sugar has dissolved and syrup is clear. Cook, without stirring, washing down sides of pan with a wet pastry brush a few times to prevent crystals from forming, until syrup comes to a boil. Continue to cook, gently swirling pan occasionally, until syrup is dark amber, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Remove caramel from heat; carefully pour in 1/2 cup cream (it will bubble). Stir in remaining 1/2 teaspoon vanilla until smooth. Let cool completely. Sauce can be refrigerated in an airtight container up to 2 weeks; reheat in microwave or a small pot before serving.
  • Assembly: Remove cake from freezer; invert onto a platter, using plastic to pull out (if it's sticking, rub sides and bottom of pan with a warm, moist kitchen towel to loosen). Remove plastic; if desired, trim cake edges. Drizzle with 1/2 cup caramel. Beat remaining 1 cup heavy cream with confectioners' sugar on medium‐high speed to stiff peaks; dollop over cake. Sprinkle with chopped walnuts and whole cherries; serve immediately with remaining caramel on the side.

JACQUES PEPIN'S BANANA ICE CREAM



Jacques Pepin's Banana Ice Cream image

Provided by Jacques Pepin

Categories     ice creams and sorbets, dessert

Time 3h15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

medium-size ripe bananas (about 2 pounds)
3/4 cup sour cream
1/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons dark rum, plus 2 tablespoons (optional) to sprinkle on top at serving time
6 sprigs mint (optional)

Steps:

  • Peel the bananas and cut them crosswise into 1-inch slices. Arrange the slices in a single layer on a tray and put the tray in the freezer for at least 2 hours, until bananas are frozen.
  • Put half the frozen bananas in a food processor with half the sour cream, half the sugar and 1 tablespoon of the rum. Pulse the machine a few times, and then process the mixture for about 20 seconds, until smooth. Transfer to a cold bowl, and process the rest of the bananas, sour cream, sugar and a second tablespoon of rum. Return the ice cream to the freezer until serving time, at least one hour.
  • To serve, scoop the ice cream into six chilled glasses. Garnish each, if desired, with 1 teaspoon of rum and a sprig of mint.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 249, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 51 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 15 milligrams, Sugar 35 grams

Tips:

  • Use ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and creamier your ice cream will be.
  • Freeze the bananas ahead of time: This will make them easier to blend and will help to create a smooth and creamy texture.
  • Add your favorite mix-ins: Feel free to get creative and add your favorite mix-ins, such as chocolate chips, nuts, or fruit.
  • Serve immediately: Banana ice cream is best served immediately after it is made. However, you can also store it in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Banana ice cream is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to use up ripe bananas and is a healthy alternative to store-bought ice cream. With so many different ways to make banana ice cream, there is sure to be a recipe that everyone will enjoy.

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