Description

This Cheat’s banana & peanut brittle ice cream is a quick and delicious homemade frozen dessert that combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with crunchy peanut brittle and rich dark chocolate. It’s a perfect treat for those craving an easy-to-make, guilt-free ice cream alternative, requiring no churning or heavy cream.

Ingredients

Scale

Peanut Brittle

30g caster sugar
30g roasted salted peanuts

Chocolate Topping

30g dark chocolate (70% cocoa solids minimum)

Ice Cream Base

4 small ripe bananas, frozen

Instructions

Make the Peanut Brittle: Melt the caster sugar in a small frying pan over medium heat. Keep an eye on it and stir gently until it fully caramelizes into a golden amber syrup. Quickly add the roasted salted peanuts and stir to coat them evenly in the caramel.
Cool the Brittle: Carefully pour the peanut caramel mixture onto a piece of non-stick baking parchment. Spread it out into a thin layer and let it cool completely until it hardens into brittle shards.
Melt the Dark Chocolate: Place the dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and heat it in the microwave for 1 minute. Stir thoroughly until smooth and glossy, then set aside at room temperature.
Make the Banana Ice Cream: Remove the frozen bananas from the freezer and transfer them to a food processor. Blitz until the bananas reach a creamy, smooth texture similar to soft-serve ice cream.
Assemble and Serve: Break the cooled peanut brittle into shards. Scoop the banana ice cream into bowls, sprinkle with peanut brittle shards, and drizzle generously with the melted dark chocolate. Serve immediately for a cold, crunchy, and rich dessert experience.

Notes

Ensure the peanuts used are roasted and salted for the best flavor contrast in the brittle.
Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness and the creamiest ice cream texture.
Be cautious when working with hot caramel to avoid burns.
If you prefer, melted chocolate can be replaced with a drizzle of peanut butter for a different twist.
Serve immediately as the banana ice cream will melt quickly at room temperature.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Frying
Cuisine: Western

Keywords: banana ice cream, peanut brittle, homemade ice cream, frozen dessert, dark chocolate, easy ice cream recipe, no churn ice cream, healthy dessert