Banana Split Italian Style

makes 6 banana splits

Here’s a banana slplit to top all banana splits. No drug store in memory ever served anything quite like this one. It’s a scrumptious combination of bananas, three kinds of ice cream and a warm sabaglione sauce fragrent with Amaretto, Italy’s intriguing liqueur that’s making quite a name for itself in this country.

• 6 egg yolks
• 3 tbsp sugar
• 6 tbsp Amaretto
• 6 large bananas
• 1 pint each strawberry, vanilla, and pistachio ice cream
• Whipped cream, cherries, sliced almonds

1. In the top part of a double boiler, mix egg yolks, surag, and Amaretto. Place mixture over hot simmering (not boiling) water and beat with an electric mixer until very thick and creamy, about 7 minutes. Remove from heat and continue beating until mixture is just warm.
2. Peel bananas and slice lengthwise and plate in serving dishes.
3. Top each banana with 3 scoops of ice cream - strawberry, vanilla, and pistachio.
4. Spoon warm amaretto mixture over ice cream. Top with whipped cream, cherries and almonds.