New Orleans Banana Split

I was searching for a Mardi Gras dessert and I think that this will be it! It sounds fantastic!

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4  bananas, peeled, split lengthwise
• 8  teaspoons dark brown sugar, packed
• 1⁄4 cup dark brown sugar, packed
• 1  cup  whipping cream, chilled
• 2  tablespoons dark rum
• 4  slices  purchased  banana bread, toasted
• 4  scoops vanilla ice cream
• 4  scoops chocolate ice cream
• 4  scoops  chocolate chip  cookie dough ice cream
• 1  cup pecans, toasted
• 8  tablespoons  chocolate syrup
• 8  teaspoons sweetened flaked coconut, toasted

Directions

1. Preheat broiler.
2. Place banana halves, cut side up, on baking sheet.
3. Sprinkle each with 1 teaspoon sugar.
4. Broil bananas until sugar melts and darkens, about 2 minutes.
5. Set bananas aside.
6. Using electric mixer, beat whipping cream, dark rum, and remaining 1/4 cup sugar in large bowl until peaks form.
7. Place 1 slice banana bread in each of 4 banana split dishes.
8. Place 1 banana half on each side of bread, parallel to long sides of dish.
9. Top bread with 1 scoop of each ice cream. Sprinkle with pecans and drizzle with chocolate syrup.
10. Top bananas with dollop of rum-whipped cream and sprinkle of coconut.