Caramelized Banana Split

• FAST
• VEGETARIAN

Ingredients

1. 1 pint strawberries, hulled
2. 1/4 cup superfine sugar
3. 1/2 cup turbinado sugar or granulated brown sugar
4. 6 firm, ripe bananas, halved lengthwise

FOR SERVING

1. 1 pint vanilla ice cream
2. 1 pint chocolate ice cream
3. 1 pint strawberry ice cream
4. Pineapple Penuche Sauce
5. Chocolate Fudge Sauce
6. Chopped unsalted pistachios
7. Sweetened whipped cream
8. Brandied cherries

1. In a blender, puree the strawberries with the superfine sugar. Strain the sauce and refrigerate until chilled.
2. Preheat the broiler. Grind the turbinado sugar in a blender; transfer to a plate. Dip the cut side of the bananas in the sugar and arrange them, sugared side up, on a baking sheet. Broil the bananas as close to the heat source as possible for 2 to 3 minutes, or until caramelized.
3. Place 2 caramelized banana halves in each of 6 oval bowls and add 1 scoop each of vanilla, chocolate and strawberry ice cream. Pass the sauces and the toppings at the table.