Butterscotch Banana Split

By Reneeb

Ingredients

• 1 cup(s) heavy cream
• 6 tablespoon(s) butter
• 1/3 cup(s) packed light-brown sugar
• 3 tablespoon(s) light corn syrup
• 2 tablespoon(s) granulated sugar
• 8 bananas, peeled and split lengthwise
• 2 pint(s) chocolate ice cream (or your favorite)
• 1/2 cup(s) salted peanuts (optional), roughly chopped
• 8 maraschino cherries (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

1.Make butterscotch sauce: In a small saucepan, combine 1/3 cup cream, butter, brown sugar, and corn syrup. Bring to a boil over high heat; cook, stirring occasionally, until sugar has dissolved, 2 to 3 minutes. Let cool to room temperature. Sauce can also be made up to 1 week ahead; cover and refrigerate in an airtight container.
2.If sauce is refrigerated, place in microwave, before serving, for 30 seconds; stir. If still too thick, microwave for 15 seconds more, and stir again.
3.Whip the cream: In a large bowl, whisk remaining 2/3 cup cream and granulated sugar until soft peaks form.
4.Assemble: In each of eight shallow dishes, arrange 2 banana halves lengthwise. Place 2 scoops ice cream on bananas. Top with butterscotch sauce, whipped cream, and, if desired, peanuts and a cherry.