A delightful dessert featuring caramelized bananas with a cinnamon sugar coating, topped with ice cream and a chocolate drizzle.
Peel the bananas and slice each in half lengthwise and then crosswise to create four pieces per banana.
Use a sharp knife to make clean cuts for even cooking.
Mix the brown sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl.
Adjust the cinnamon to your liking for a spicier or milder flavor.
Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the cut sides of the bananas and let them sit for 5 minutes.
Letting the bananas sit allows the sugar to slightly dissolve and adhere better.
Heat the butter in a sauté pan over medium heat until melted.
Ensure the butter doesn't burn by keeping the heat moderate.
Place the bananas cut-side down in the pan and cook for 2 minutes. Flip and cook for another 2 minutes until caramelized.
Use a spatula to gently flip the bananas to avoid breaking them.
Arrange the cooked bananas on serving plates.
Arrange them neatly for an appealing presentation.
Top each serving with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and drizzle with melted dark chocolate.
Warm the chocolate slightly for easier drizzling.
Serve immediately and enjoy your dessert.
Serve while the bananas are warm for the best contrast with the cold ice cream.