FROZEN CHOCOLATE-DIPPED BANANAS WITH PEANUT BRITTLE

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Frozen Chocolate-Dipped Bananas with Peanut Brittle image

Provided by Gina Marie Miraglia Eriquez

Categories     Chocolate     Fruit     Nut     Dessert     Freeze/Chill     Fourth of July     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     Tropical Fruit     Banana     Peanut     Summer     Family Reunion     Shower     Party     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 medium bananas
1 cup salted dry-roasted peanuts
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon unsalted butter plus more for baking sheet
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
12 ounces bittersweet (60% cacao) chocolate, chopped
Special Equipment
8 wooden popsicle sticks (4 1/2- by 1/2-inch); candy thermometer

Steps:

  • Line a large baking sheet with wax paper.
  • Peel bananas and carefully insert a popsicle stick into bottom end of each banana, halfway up stick. Arrange bananas on the baking sheet and freeze until firm but not frozen hard, about 1 hour. (You don't want the bananas so cold that the chocolate solidifies before you have a chance to add the peanut brittle.)
  • Make Peanut Brittle While Bananas Are Freezing:
  • Butter a rimmed baking sheet. Combine peanuts, sugar, corn syrup, and salt in a 2 1/2- to 3-quart heavy saucepan, and bring slowly to a boil over medium heat, stirring.
  • Position a candy thermometer so that it can rest on side of pan with bulb in mixture. Slowly boil, without stirring but tilting and swirling mixture in pan if it begins to color unevenly. Cook until deep golden and temperature reaches 295°F on thermometer, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove pan from heat and stir in butter and baking soda (mixture will foam up). Immediately pour molten candy onto baking sheet. Let cool completely, 45 minutes to 1 hour, then pry from baking sheet, and finely chop.
  • Assemble Bananas:
  • Melt chocolate in a deep metal bowl set over a saucepan of barely simmering water, stirring occasionally, until smooth. Remove bowl of chocolate from pan. Working with 1 banana at a time, set banana in bowl and coat most of banana evenly in chocolate by spooning it on and smoothing it with the back of the spoon.
  • Immediately sprinkle peanut brittle over chocolate coating while chocolate is still wet, then return coated banana to wax paper-lined sheet, and let it set while coating remaining bananas. Refreeze bananas, if necessary, to firm up chocolate.

Einna Maria
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a keeper!


Oduntan Victor
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These are so good, I could eat them every day!


Zeemad Haleem
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I've never made chocolate-dipped bananas before, but this recipe made it so easy. I'm definitely going to be making these again.


Sunfred Owusu
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These are the perfect dessert for a hot summer day. They're light and refreshing, and they always hit the spot.


Ameer Hussain
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I love that this recipe uses frozen bananas. It's a great way to use up overripe bananas and it makes the chocolate-dipped bananas extra creamy.


Lisa Bonsell
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These are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


Takulah akewusola
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I made these for my kids' birthday party and they were a huge hit! They're a fun and healthy alternative to traditional birthday cake.


Shamim 777
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OMG, these are amazing!


Pamela Haynes (Pudge)
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These are the perfect party food! They're easy to make ahead of time and they're always a hit with guests.


Nurzzaman Hossain
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I'm not usually a fan of bananas, but these were surprisingly delicious! The chocolate and peanut brittle really take them to the next level.


dailynn
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YUM!


Nancy Wandai
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These frozen chocolate-dipped bananas are the perfect summer treat! They're refreshing, delicious, and so easy to make. I love that I can customize them with my favorite toppings.


Paul Wilkerson
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I love that this recipe is so simple and quick to make. It's perfect for a last-minute dessert or snack.


Rajon Khandakar
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These are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my friends and family.


shahid jani12
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I've made these several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love how versatile they are - you can use different types of chocolate, nuts, and toppings to create your own unique flavor combinations.


Bobby Vowell
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I made these for my kids and they were a huge success! They're a healthy and fun snack that's also easy to make.


Shawn Harris
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These were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them.


Azam Jan
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Absolutely delicious! The combination of frozen bananas, chocolate, and peanut brittle is heavenly. I also love how easy this recipe is to make. It's perfect for a quick and tasty treat.