Tiny banana split
Votes: 1
Time: 50 min.
Complexity: easily
Quantity: 24 cakes
Complexity: easily
Quantity: 24 cakes
The name "banana split" can be roughly interpreted as a banana cut in half. And the original recipe does indeed use a halved banana, topped with ice cream, nuts, and chocolate. This dessert is an American favorite, and its popularity began in the 1900s. The 1930s saw the peak of popularity for this delicacy, but today, unfortunately, the classic version is far less popular. However, the name "banana split" continues to be widely used for other dessert variations, often with very similar recipes. In any case, this flavor combination, refined over more than a century of history, is definitely worth trying, especially since this recipe is incredibly easy to prepare.
The recipes use measuring containers with the following volumes:
1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.
1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.
Ingredients for the recipe:
- 115 g dark chocolate, chopped
- 3 small bananas
- 1/3 cup walnuts, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons pineapple jam
- 12 maraschino cherries, halved
- Multi-colored confectionery sprinkles in small balls for decoration
- Special equipment: a pastry bag with a large star tip
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Cooking the dish according to the recipe:
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the chocolate in a small microwave-safe bowl and melt it, heating in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until the chocolate is smooth. Pour the melted chocolate into a mug.
- Place the walnuts in another small bowl. Peel the bananas, trim both ends, and cut each banana into 6 2-inch (5-cm) pieces. Dip each slice halfway in chocolate and let the excess drip back into the mug. Roll the chocolate-covered side in walnuts and place on the prepared baking sheet. Freeze until the chocolate hardens. Bananas can be kept in the freezer for up to 2 hours..
- In a small bowl, whip the cream until soft peaks form. Add the pineapple jam and stir to combine. Transfer the mixture to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip. Pipe cream onto the top of each banana slice to create a fun beret. Decorate with a cherry as a pom-pom and sprinkle with rainbow confetti. These dashing little guys would look great at a children's party, surrounded by other fruity desserts.
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