Banana Glace

This double-strength banana dessert beats a banana split halfway to Dakar! Served with an excellent demitasse, it is a delicious and sophisticated dessert. Posted for ZWT 2006.

• Ready In: 1 hr 45 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 4  bananas, mashed into a pulp
• 8  whole bananas
• 1  pint heavy cream
• 1⁄2 cup sugar

• Toppings

• 1⁄2 teaspoon  chopped  candied fruit (as angelica or red cherries)
• 1  teaspoon  black raisins
• 1  tablespoon  chopped peanuts
• 1  tablespoon  slivered almonds

Directions

1. In a blender, beat mashed bananas, cream and sugar until frothy.
2. Pour into freezer trays and freeze for 1 to 2 hours until partially firm.
3. Cut 8 bananas in half lengthwise and then in half across.
4. Place 4 pieces in a row side by side on a dessert plate.
5. Spread the frozen bananas uniformly over the fresh bananas.
6. Sprinkle with toppings.
7. Serve immediately.