BANANA ICE CREAM PUFFS

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These tender golden puffs are filled with rich banana ice cream and drizzled with hot fudge-making them pretty enough to draw a sleighful of compliments!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield About 2 dozen puffs and 3 quarts ice cream.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 cup sugar
1 package (3.4 ounces) cook-and-serve banana cream pudding mix
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
5 cups 2% milk
4 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
4 cups heavy whipping cream
1-3/4 cups mashed ripe banana (about 4 medium)
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
CREAM PUFFS:
2 cups water
1 cup butter
2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups all-purpose flour
8 large eggs, room temperature
Hot fudge or chocolate ice cream topping
Chopped nuts

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, pudding mix, flour and salt; gradually stir in milk until smooth. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat., Stir a small amount of hot filling into eggs. Return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Press plastic wrap onto the surface of pudding mixture. Refrigerate until chilled, about 4 hours., Stir in the cream, bananas and vanilla. Fill cylinder of ice cream freezer two-thirds full; freeze according to manufacturer's directions. Refrigerate remaining mixture until ready to freeze. Allow ice cream to ripen in the refrigerator freezer for 2-4 hours., In a large saucepan, bring the water, butter, sugar and salt to a boil. Add flour all at once and stir until smooth ball forms. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Add eggs, two at a time, beating well after each addition. Continue beating until mixture is smooth and shiny., Drop by 2 rounded tablespoonfuls 3 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 400° until golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Remove to wire racks. Immediately split puffs open; remove tops and set aside. Discard soft dough from inside. Cool puffs., To serve, spoon banana ice cream into cream puffs; replace tops. Drizzle with hot fudge topping and sprinkle with nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379 calories, Fat 27g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 188mg cholesterol, Sodium 256mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

Nina Paul
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I had some trouble getting the puffs to rise, but overall the recipe was easy to follow.


Toga Himko
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The banana ice cream puffs were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.


Florence Natukunda
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This was my first time making banana ice cream puffs, and they turned out great! I'll definitely be making them again.


Nancy Bonareri
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I highly recommend this recipe.


Cutebun206
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These banana ice cream puffs are a great way to impress your friends and family.


San_tosh M9
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I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients. I always have everything I need on hand.


Bikee shah Bikee shah
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These are the perfect dessert for a hot summer day.


Shafeeq tanhaa
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I've made these banana ice cream puffs several times now, and they always come out great.


Ahtisham Rahil
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These were a great way to use up some ripe bananas. The ice cream puffs were a hit with my friends.


kayra tufekçi
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My kids loved these banana ice cream puffs! They were a fun and easy snack to make together.


Marion Eason
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The banana ice cream puffs turned out perfectly! They were golden brown and crispy on the outside, and the ice cream filling was smooth and creamy.


gale pavinich
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These banana ice cream puffs are so delicious and easy to make. I love that you can use your favorite ice cream flavor.


Dip
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A great summer treat! The banana ice cream puffs were light and fluffy, and the banana flavor was perfectly complemented by the chocolate ganache.


Jwala Ghising
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OMG! I made these banana ice cream puffs for my family, and they were an absolute hit! Everyone loved them, and they were so easy to make.