Banana Split Cream Puffs Recipes

BANANA CREAM ECLAIRS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring the water, butter, sugar and salt to a boil. Add flour all at once and stir until a smooth ball forms. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Continue beating until dough is smooth and shiny. , Insert a 3/4-in. round tip into a pastry bag; add dough. Pipe 3-in. strips about 3 in. apart on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks. Immediately split puffs open; remove tops and set aside. Discard soft dough from inside. Cool puffs. , In a large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add sugar and vanilla; beat until stiff peaks form. In another bowl, mash bananas; gently fold in whipped cream. Spoon into eclairs; replace tops. , In a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, cocoa, butter and vanilla. Add enough water to make a thin glaze. Spread over eclairs. Sprinkle with pecans. Refrigerate leftovers.

BANANA SPLIT CREAM PUFFS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• In a saucepan over medium heat, bring water and butter to a boil.
• Add flour and salt all at once; stir until a ball forms.
• Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes.
• Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
• Beat until mixture is smooth and shiny, about 3 minutes.
• Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto a greased baking sheet.
• Bake at 400 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
• Transfer to wire rack.
• Immediately split puffs open; remove tops and set aside.
• Discard soft dough from inside.
• Cool puffs.
• Fill each with a scoop of ice cream.
• Top with fruit.
• Drizzle with hot fudge sauce.
• Replace tops and serve immediately.

STATE FAIR CREAM PUFFS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring the water, butter and salt to a boil over medium heat. Add flour all at once; stir until a smooth ball forms. Remove from heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Add 1 egg at a time, beating well after each addition. Continue beating until mixture is smooth and shiny. , Drop by 1/4 cupfuls 3 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Combine milk and egg yolk; brush over puffs. Bake at 400° until golden brown, 30-35 minutes. Remove to wire racks. Immediately cut a slit in each for steam to escape; cool. , In a large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add sugar and vanilla; beat until almost stiff. Split cream puffs; discard soft dough from inside. Fill the cream puffs just before serving. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Refrigerate leftovers.

BANANA SPLIT CREAM PUFFS

Steps:

• In a saucepan over medium heat, bring water and butter to a boil. Add flour and salt all at once; stir until a smooth ball forms. Remove from the heat; let stand 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat until mixture is smooth and shiny, about 3 minutes. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto a greased baking sheet. Bake at 400 degrees F for 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown. Transfer to a wire rack. Immediately split puffs open; remove tops and set aside. Discard soft dough from inside. Cool puffs. Fill each with a scoop of ice cream and top with fruit. Drizzle with hot fudge sauce. Replace tops and serve immediately.

BANANA SPLIT ICE-CREAM SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Line jelly roll pan, 15 1/2x10 1/2x1 inch, with aluminum foil. Spray foil with cooking spray.
• Place butter in large microwavable bowl. Microwave uncovered on High about 30 seconds or until melted. Stir in marshmallows. Microwave on High 1 to 3 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until marshmallows are melted and smooth. Stir in cereal. Spoon cereal mixture into pan; spread evenly and firmly. Freeze 15 minutes.
• Turn pan upside down onto cutting board; remove foil. Cut cereal mixture into 18 squares. Spoon about 1/4 cup ice cream onto 9 of the squares; spread slightly. Place 4 banana slices on each. Top with remaining squares; press slightly. Freeze about 45 minutes or until firm.
• Cut each sandwich crosswise in half. Wrap each in waxed paper. Freeze up to 1 week.