Grilled Banana Split With Vanilla Bourbon Ice Cream
By Traeger Kitchen
A savory slab deserves a sweet chaser. Try smoky, sweet ice cream, grilled bananas, and a smattering of your favorite toppings.
Prep Time
15 Min
Cook Time
1 Hr
Pellets
Apple
Yields: 4 Servings
Ingredients
main
- 1 Cup
- heavy cream
- 2 Cup
- half-and-half
- 2 Teaspoon
- bourbon
- 1 Tablespoon
- vanilla extract or seeds from 1 vanilla bean
- 2/3 Cup
- Plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, divided
- 1 Pinch
- kosher salt
- 4 Whole
- bananas, ripe but firm, unpeeled and halved lengthwise
For Serving (Optional)
- Chocolate Syrup
- Butterscotch syrup
- Pineapple ice cream topping
- Strawberry ice cream topping
- Chopped nuts
- whipped cream
- 4
- maraschino cherries
Units of Measurement:
Steps
- Step 1 - When ready to cook, set the Traeger temperature to 180℉ and preheat with the lid closed for 15 minutes. For optimal flavor, use Super Smoke, if available. - 180 ˚F / 82 ˚C - Super Smoke 
- Step 2 - Combine the heavy cream and half-and-half in an aluminum roasting pan. Place the pan on the Traeger, close the lid, and smoke for 45 minutes. - 00:45 - 180 ˚F / 82 ˚C - Super Smoke - Ingredients- 1 Cup heavy cream 
- 2 Cup half-and-half 
 
- Step 3 - Remove the smoked cream mixture from the grill. Add the bourbon, vanilla, 2/3 cup sugar, and salt. Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved, then chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour. - Ingredients- 2 Teaspoon bourbon 
- 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract or seeds from 1 vanilla bean 
- 2/3 Cup Plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, divided 
- 1 Pinch kosher salt 
 
- Step 4 - Pour the cream mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions until it reaches a soft serve consistency. Transfer the ice cream to a plastic container and freezer for at least 1 hour, or until ready to assemble the banana splits. 
- Step 5 - Set the Traeger temperature to 450°F and preheat with the lid closed for 15 minutes. - 00:15 - 450 ˚F / 232 ˚C - Ingredients- 4 Whole bananas, ripe but firm, unpeeled and halved lengthwise 
 
- Step 6 - Sprinkle the remaining tablespoon of sugar over the cut sides of the bananas. Place the bananas directly on the grill grates, cut-side down. Close the lid and cook until lightly caramelized, 5-7 minutes. - 00:07 - 450 ˚F / 232 ˚C 
- Step 7 - Remove the bananas from the grill and place in serving dishes. Scoop the ice cream on top, then finish with your favorite sauces, nuts, whipped cream, and maraschino cherries. Enjoy! - Ingredients- Chocolate Syrup 
- Butterscotch syrup 
- Pineapple ice cream topping 
- Strawberry ice cream topping 
- Chopped nuts 
- whipped cream 
- 4 maraschino cherries 
 
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