Mocha Banana Split
Mocha Banana Split might be just the dessert you are searching for. One serving contains 331 calories, 6g of protein, and 15g of fat. This recipe serves 2. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet. This recipe is typical of Southern cuisine. A mixture of coffee ice cream, chocolate ice cream, chocolate syrup, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 8 minutes.
Instructions
Place whipping cream and espresso granules in a bowl; stir with a whisk until soft peaks form.
Cut each banana half in half lenghwise.
Place 2 banana quarters in each of 2 bowls. Top each serving with 1/4 cup coffee ice cream and 1/4 cup chocolate ice cream.
Drizzle each serving with 2 teaspoons chocolate syrup, and top with half of whipped cream mixture.
Sprinkle each serving with 2 teaspoons walnuts and 2 teaspoons espresso beans, and top with 1 cherry.
Recommended wine: Riesling, Sparkling Wine, Zinfandel
Southern works really well with Riesling, Sparkling Wine, and Zinfandel. In general, there are a few rules that will help you pair wine with southern food. Food-friendly riesling or sparkling white wine will work with many fried foods, while zinfandel is great with barbecued fare. The King Frosch Riesling Auslese All Natural German with a 5 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 19 dollars per bottle.
King Frosch Riesling Auslese All Natural German