Description
Banana split bites bring classic dessert magic into adorable miniature form. Creamy bananas nestled with chocolate, strawberry, and pineapple toppings create sweet party-ready morsels that delight guests and satisfy your instant dessert cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 bananas
- ¼ pound (4 ounces) cored pineapple
- 6 strawberries
Dipping and Topping:
- 1 cup dipping chocolate
- ¼ cup chopped peanuts
Serving Tools:
- 12 popsicle sticks or skewers
Instructions
- Select ripe, firm strawberries, bananas, and pineapple for optimal freshness and flavor.
- Carefully slice strawberries into precise halves, ensuring uniform size and clean cuts.
- Trim bananas and pineapple into consistent, bite-sized cubes that complement the strawberry dimensions.
- Insert popsicle sticks or wooden skewers, starting with a pineapple chunk as the base for structural stability.
- Layer banana segments atop the pineapple, creating a balanced fruit foundation.
- Crown each skewer with a strawberry half, positioning it securely for an attractive presentation.
- Refrigerate the assembled fruit skewers for 10 minutes to enhance their firmness and chill factor.
- Prepare a parchment-lined tray to receive the finished treats and set up a separate plate with finely chopped nuts.
- Gently melt chocolate using a double boiler or microwave, stirring frequently to achieve a smooth, glossy consistency.
- Remove chilled fruit skewers and swiftly dip each into the melted chocolate, ensuring complete coverage.
- Immediately roll the chocolate-coated skewers in the prepared chopped nuts, creating a crunchy exterior.
- Carefully place each decorated bite onto the parchment-lined tray, allowing space between them.
- Allow chocolate to solidify at room temperature or expedite the process by briefly chilling in the refrigerator.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor experience.
Notes
- Prep these delightful bites ahead of time for a quick, cool summer dessert that’s sure to impress guests and kids alike.
- Freezing the fruit briefly before dipping helps the chocolate adhere better and creates a refreshing texture contrast.
- Choose ripe but firm fruits to ensure your bites hold their shape and provide the perfect balance of sweetness.
- Use a microwave-safe bowl with a spout for easier chocolate melting and dipping to minimize mess and maximize fun.
- Keep these treats chilled until serving to maintain their crisp chocolate coating and prevent fruit from getting mushy.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days to enjoy later.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg