Blue Ginger Asian Banana Split Recipe

Ming's delightful fusion dessert is a vibrant explosion of Asian flavors! This Blue Ginger Asian Banana Split features a creamy coconut sorbet (recipe linked separately), sweet banana, tangy pineapple compote, and juicy cherries. Perfect for a special occasion or a fun weeknight treat. Prepare the compote and cherries ahead for effortless assembly.

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 25 mins

Calories 611.7 kcal

Protein 8g

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Ingredients for Blue Ginger Asian Banana Split

Coconut sorbet (recipe linked separately), about 8 scoops
1/4 cup granulated sugar (for compote) + 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (for cherries) + 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (for bananas)
1/2 cup water (for compote) + 2 tablespoons water (for cherries)
Fresh Ginger
Lemongrass
Vanilla Bean
Pineapple
Dried Cherries
4 ripe bananas
Slivered Almonds
Sweetened Whipped Cream

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How to Make Blue Ginger Asian Banana Split

**Make the Pineapple Compote:**
Combine 1 cup chopped fresh pineapple (or 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained), 1/2 cup water, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger, and 1 tablespoon blue ginger syrup in a medium saucepan.
Bring to a boil over medium heat.
Reduce heat and simmer for 3 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
Remove from heat and strain the liquid through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible. Set aside.
**Prepare the Cherries:**
In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup fresh or frozen pitted cherries, 2 tablespoons water, and 1 tablespoon granulated sugar.
Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
Reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes, or until slightly softened. Remove from heat and set aside.
**Broil the Bananas:**
Preheat your broiler.
Peel 4 ripe bananas.
Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar over each banana.
Place bananas on a foil-lined baking sheet and broil for 2-3 minutes per side, or until lightly browned and caramelized.
**Assemble the Dessert:**
Arrange 2 broiled bananas on each of 4 plates.
Top each plate with 2 scoops of coconut sorbet.
Spoon the pineapple compote over the sorbet and bananas.
Scatter the cherries over the compote.
Garnish with sliced almonds and a dollop of whipped cream.
Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

467g

Fat

Carbs

48g

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30 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Desserts Fruit Asian Tropical Fruit Bananas Pineapple

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Blue Ginger Asian Banana Split?

Blue Ginger Asian Banana Split takes about 45 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 25 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Blue Ginger Asian Banana Split?

Blue Ginger Asian Banana Split has approximately 611.7 calories per serving, with about 8 g protein, 48 g carbohydrates and 9 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Blue Ginger Asian Banana Split?

The key ingredients for Blue Ginger Asian Banana Split are Coconut Sorbet, Sugar, Water, Fresh Ginger, Lemongrass, Vanilla Bean. See the full list with measurements above.