Description
Indulgent banana caramel delight promises sweet comfort with creamy layers of caramelized goodness. Rich flavors and simple ingredients combine to create a memorable dessert you can quickly enjoy at home.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 ripe bananas (sliced)
- 1 cup whipped cream (or whipped topping)
- ½ cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Topping and Garnish:
- 4 graham crackers (crushed, optional for layering or topping)
- 1 pinch sea salt (optional, for salted caramel flavor)
Instructions
- Prepare the bananas by slicing them into uniform, bite-sized pieces.
- Create a foundation in each serving vessel using crushed graham crackers, ensuring an even, crumbly base.
- Carefully arrange a layer of banana slices atop the graham cracker foundation, covering the surface completely.
- Generously drizzle caramel sauce over the banana layer, allowing it to cascade and fill the spaces between the fruit.
- Add a cloud-like layer of whipped cream, spreading it gently to cover the caramel-coated bananas.
- Repeat the layering process, starting again with banana slices and following with caramel sauce and whipped cream.
- Crown the dessert with a final dollop of whipped cream, creating an elegant peaks.
- For those who enjoy a sophisticated flavor contrast, sprinkle a delicate pinch of sea salt across the top.
- For optimal texture and flavor melding, refrigerate the dessert for 10-15 minutes before serving.
- Present immediately after chilling, offering a cool, decadent treat with contrasting textures and rich flavors.
Notes
- Swap graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour cookies for celiac or gluten-sensitive diets.
- Select ripe but firm bananas to prevent mushy layers and maintain structural integrity of the dessert.
- For a lighter version, replace heavy whipped cream with Greek yogurt or coconut cream to reduce calories and add protein.
- Enhance flavor complexity by lightly toasting graham cracker crumbs before layering, which introduces a nutty depth to the dessert’s profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg