Caribbean sugar-banana split
Sugar bananas (or Lady Finger bananas) are quite popular throughout the Caribbean. They are approximately three inches in length, much sweeter than Cavendish bananas with a creamy texture and notes of honey. Pair it with Caribbean flavoured ice cream for a delectable summer treat.
SERVES
4
Ingredients
- 6 Sugar bananas
- 1 cup (250 mL) pineapple juice
- 1 cup (250 mL) kiwi basil seed juice, thickened with cornstarch, optional
- 2 cups (500 mL) whipped cream
- 1 cup each Caribbean ice cream (3 types of flavours)
- Cherries as garnish
- Mint leaves or hibiscus flower as garnish
Directions
- Slice bananas lengthwise, add to a medium bowl, add pineapple juice to prevent bananas from oxidizing and turning brown.
- Assemble by spreading the gelatinous juice over two small plates. Place three banana slices over the juice, dollop the whipped cream over the bananas, add three flavours of Caribbean ice cream, garnish with cherries, mint leaves and hibiscus (optional).
