Bananas with Chocolate Marshmallow Sauce is a delightful and comforting dessert that combines the natural sweetness of slightly unripe bananas with the indulgent combination of chocolate and marshmallows. This easy-to-make dessert is perfect for those looking for a quick and satisfying sweet treat.
To prepare this dessert, the bananas are slightly unripe to hold their shape during baking. They are slit open lengthways, filled with a mixture of chocolate chips and mini marshmallows, and wrapped in foil to create a cozy pocket. The foil-wrapped bananas are then baked in the oven until the chocolate and marshmallows melt and create a luscious sauce.
Serve the Bananas with Chocolate Marshmallow Sauce hot, straight from the oven, allowing the warm and gooey mixture to meld with the sweet banana flesh. This dessert is sure to please both children and adults alike with its irresistible combination of flavors and textures.
INGREDIENTS:
- 4 slightly unripe bananas
- 50g/2oz chocolate chips
- 24 mini marshmallows
PREPARATION:
- Preheat the oven to 160°C/325°F/Gas mark 3.
- Trim the ends of the bananas, leaving the skins intact.
- Using a sharp knife, make a lengthways slit in each banana, being careful not to cut all the way through.
- Gently prise open each banana, creating a small pocket.
- Fill each banana with chocolate chips and mini marshmallows, distributing them evenly among the bananas.
- Wrap each filled banana tightly in foil, ensuring that the foil completely covers the banana and seals the edges.
- Place the foil-wrapped bananas on a baking sheet or in an ovenproof dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15–20 minutes, or until the chocolate and marshmallows have melted and created a luscious sauce.
- Remove the bananas from the oven and carefully unwrap the foil.
- Serve the Bananas with Chocolate Marshmallow Sauce hot, either as they are or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for added indulgence.
SERVING:
Serve the Bananas with Chocolate Marshmallow Sauce immediately after baking to enjoy the warm and gooey mixture of melted chocolate and marshmallows with the soft and sweet banana flesh. This dessert can be enjoyed on its own or accompanied by a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an extra touch of decadence.
YIELD: Serves 4
TIPS:
- Choose slightly unripe bananas to ensure they hold their shape during baking.
- Customize the dessert by adding chopped nuts, shredded coconut, or a sprinkle of cinnamon to the filling.
- Experiment with different types of chocolate, such as dark chocolate or flavored chocolate chips, to vary the flavor profile.
- If desired, drizzle the baked bananas with additional melted chocolate or sprinkle with crushed graham crackers for added texture.
- Consider grilling the foil-wrapped bananas on a barbecue for a smoky twist on this dessert.
Bananas with Chocolate Marshmallow Sauce is a simple and satisfying dessert that brings together the natural sweetness of slightly unripe bananas with the indulgent combination of melted chocolate and marshmallows. This easy-to-make treat is perfect for a quick and delicious sweet fix.
By filling the bananas with chocolate chips and mini marshmallows, then baking them until the ingredients melt and create a luscious sauce, this dessert becomes a delightful combination of flavors and textures. Serve the Bananas with Chocolate Marshmallow Sauce hot, allowing the warm and gooey mixture to blend with the tender banana flesh.
Whether enjoyed on its own or paired with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, this dessert is sure to please with its irresistible taste and comforting appeal. Indulge in this delightful treat and savor the harmonious combination of sweet bananas, melted chocolate, and pillowy marshmallows.
