Ingredients for Banana Split Shortcakes
- 4 cups ice cream
- 1 (10 ounce) package frozen strawberries in syrup, thawed
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter
- 1 cup low-fat buttermilk, plus more if needed
- whipped topping, for serving
- 2 bananas, sliced, for serving
- maraschino cherries, for serving
- hot fudge sauce, for serving
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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How to Make Banana Split Shortcakes
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Chill one baking sheet and have another ready.
- Scoop 8 (1/2 cup) scoops of ice cream onto the chilled baking sheet and freeze.
- **Make the Strawberry Sauce:**
- In a small saucepan, combine [Strawberry Sauce Ingredients - see ingredient list]. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Pour into a bowl, cool completely, cover, and refrigerate.
- **Make the Shortcakes:**
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and 2 teaspoons baking powder.
- Cut in 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter using a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Pour in 1 cup lite buttermilk, stirring with a spoon until the mixture clumps together and is slightly sticky. Add more buttermilk, 1 tablespoon at a time, if needed.
- Drop 8 slightly rounded (1/3 cup) portions of dough onto the ungreased baking sheet, leaving 2 inches between each.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the shortcakes are slightly puffed, the bottoms are brown, and the tops are golden.
- Gently slide the shortcakes onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- **Assemble the Banana Split Shortcakes (shortly before serving):**
- Split each shortcake in half horizontally.
- Place a shortcake half on a dessert plate. Top with a scoop of ice cream, 2 slices of banana, and a dollop of whipped cream.
- Garnish with a cherry.
- Serve immediately with small pitchers of strawberry sauce and hot fudge sauce (optional) or drizzle each dessert with both sauces.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
20 g
Sugar
207g
Fat
79g
Carbs
31g
