Decadent Caramel-Banana Cornbread Delight with Pistachio Ice Cream

Ingredients

- Cornbread Base
- 1 box cornbread mix (approx. 15 oz)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup water

- Caramelized Bananas
- 2 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup butter, melted

- Toppings
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup vanilla icing
- 1/4 cup chocolate sprinkles
- 1/4 cup berries of your choice
- 4 scoops pistachio ice cream
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce

Instructions

1. Preheat and Prepare:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Prepare Cornbread Batter:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cornbread mix, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract, melted butter, and water.
- Stir until just combined, ensuring no lumps remain but avoid over-mixing.

3. Bake the Cornbread:
- Pour the batter into a greased 9x9-inch baking pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 25-30 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cornbread to cool slightly in the pan.

4. Caramelize Bananas:
- In a small skillet over medium heat, melt the honey with the butter.
- Add the banana slices and cook for 3-5 minutes until they become golden and caramelized.
- Remove from heat and set aside.

5. Prepare the Cream Cheese Topping:
- In a bowl, blend the softened cream cheese with the vanilla icing until smooth and creamy.

6. Assemble the Delight:
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled cornbread.
- Drizzle the caramel sauce over the top.
- Scatter the chocolate sprinkles across the surface.
- Gently arrange the caramelized banana slices and berries over the top.

7. Serve:
- Cut the cornbread into squares and serve each piece with a scoop of pistachio ice cream.
- Drizzle additional caramel sauce over the ice cream, if desired.

Total Time

PT50M
50 minutes

Type of Dish

Dessert

Keywords

cornbread dessert, pistachio ice cream, banana caramel, easy gourmet dessert, oven roast dessert, decadent cornbread, vanilla icing, chocolate sprinkle dessert, berries and bananas, creamy dessert

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total Calories: 2,400

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