Grilled Banana Split With Vanilla Bourbon Ice Cream

Ingredients

Steps

• 1

  When ready to cook, set Traeger temperature to 180℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes. For optimal flavor, use Super Smoke if available.

  Grill: 180 ˚F

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• 2

  Combine the heavy cream and half-and-half in an aluminum roasting pan. Place them in the Traeger and smoke for 45 minutes.

  Grill: 180 ˚F

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  Ingredients

  • 1 Cup heavy cream

  • 2 Cup half-and-half

• 3

  Once the cream mixture has smoked, remove it from the grill, add bourbon, vanilla, 2/3 cup sugar and salt. Stir until it is fully dissolved, and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.

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  Ingredients

  • 2 Teaspoon bourbon

  • 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract or extract seeds from 1 vanilla bean

  • 2/3 Cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, divided

• 4

  Pour mixture into an ice cream maker until it reaches a soft serve consistency. Next, put it into a plastic container and place in the freezer for at least 1 hour, or until you are ready to assemble the banana splits.

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• 5

  While ice cream is setting up, set Traeger temperature to 450°F and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes. Coat bananas in 1 tablespoon sugar and place directly on the grill grate, cooking for 5 to 7 minutes, until lightly caramelized.

  Grill: 450 ˚F

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  Ingredients

  • 4 Whole bananas, ripe but firm, unpeeled and split lengthwise

• 6

  Remove bananas from Traeger and place in serving dish. Top with ice cream, nuts, cherries and desired sauces or toppings. Enjoy!

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  Ingredients

  • As Needed chopped nuts, for serving

  • As Needed whipped cream, for serving

  • 4 As Needed maraschino cherries, for serving