Description
A delicious and quick Caramelized Banana Split featuring brûléed banana slices topped with creamy Greek yogurt and your choice of crunchy or sweet toppings for a perfect single-serve treat.
Ingredients
Banana Split
- 1 banana
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- ¾ cup Greek yogurt (any flavor, full or low-fat)
Toppings (optional)
- Granola
- Fresh fruit
- Honey
- Maple syrup
- Jam
- Peanut butter
- Nuts
Instructions
- Prepare the banana: Slice the banana in half lengthwise and sprinkle 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar evenly on the flat side of each banana slice.
- Caramelize the sugar: Using a culinary torch, carefully sweep the flame over the sugar-coated sides until the sugar bubbles and caramelizes to a dark golden brown. Allow the banana slices to cool for 1-2 minutes so the caramelized sugar hardens slightly.
- Assemble the banana split: Place the caramelized banana slices, brûlée side up, on a small plate or oval bowl. Using a spoon or ice cream scoop, add ¾ cup of Greek yogurt on top or alongside the bananas.
- Add toppings and serve: Garnish with your choice of granola, fresh fruit, honey, maple syrup, jam, peanut butter, or nuts. Serve immediately to enjoy the contrast of warm caramelized banana and cool creamy yogurt.
Notes
- Use a culinary torch for best caramelization results; an oven broiler may work as a substitute but requires close attention.
- Choose any flavor or fat content of Greek yogurt to customize sweetness and creaminess.
- Toppings are optional but add texture and flavor dimension to the dessert.
- Serve immediately after assembling to maintain texture of caramelized sugar.
- Can be easily doubled or tripled for more servings.
