Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsSparrow + WolfCaramalized Banana Split Recipe

Caramalized Banana Split Recipe

Inspired by Sparrow + Wolf
Time2h
Serves4

Peanut Butter Gelato - Miso caramel - Black Sesame Chocolate - Peanuts

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Ingredients

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Peanut Butter Gelato

Miso Caramel

Black Sesame Chocolate

Caramelized Bananas

To Serve

Method

Peanut Butter Gelato

  1. 1

    Make the Gelato Base

    In a saucepan, combine the whole milk, heavy cream, sugar, and salt. Heat over medium heat until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat.

  2. 2

    Whisk Egg Yolks

    In a bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and peanut butter until smooth. Slowly pour the warm milk mixture into the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly.

  3. 3

    Cook the Mixture

    Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. Let cool, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.

  4. 4

    Churn the Gelato

    Churn the cooled mixture in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Freeze until firm.

Miso Caramel

  1. 5

    Prepare the Caramel

    In a saucepan, combine the sugar and water. Cook over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and turns amber in color.

  2. 6

    Add Miso

    Remove from heat and whisk in the butter, miso paste, and heavy cream until smooth. Let cool.

Black Sesame Chocolate

  1. 7

    Melt the Chocolate

    Melt the dark chocolate in a double boiler or microwave until smooth.

  2. 8

    Combine with Sesame Paste

    Stir in the black sesame paste until well combined. Let cool slightly.

Caramelized Bananas

  1. 9

    Cook the Bananas

    In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the bananas and brown sugar, cooking until the bananas are caramelized on both sides.

Assembly

  1. 10

    Serve the Dessert

    Scoop the peanut butter gelato into bowls, top with caramelized bananas, drizzle with miso caramel and black sesame chocolate. Sprinkle with chopped peanuts before serving.

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