BANANA SPLIT BITES

This take on the classic banana split is the perfect answer to the question “What’s for dessert?” when nothing was planned. A well-stocked pantry will have most everything needed for this lazy summer treat.

INGREDIENTS

    1 recipe Chocolate Ganache (page 20)

    2 ripe bananas

    1 recipe Creamy Custard (page 20)

    1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons strawberry jam

    2 tablespoons salted halved peanuts (optional)

    6 maraschino cherries (optional)

    Makes 6 bites

DIRECTIONS

      Set out six 4-ounce canning jars. Divide the ganache in half, and divide one half among the bottoms of each jar.

      Slice the bananas into 1/4-inch coins. Divide one of the bananas among the jars. Divide half of the custard among the jars. Repeat one more banana and custard layer. Top with 1 tablespoon of jam on top of each jar and then divide the remaining ganache on top.

      Sprinkle peanuts over top of the ganache and crown it with a cherry, if desired.