Moist banana bread, fruits, sweet spreads, and treats arranged for a show-stopping, shareable dessert experience.
# Ingredients:
→ Caramel Banana Bread
01 - 2 ripe bananas, mashed
02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
03 - 1/2 cup light brown sugar
04 - 2 large eggs
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
07 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
08 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/2 cup caramel sauce, plus extra for drizzling
→ Fruits and Accompaniments
10 - 1 cup strawberries, halved
11 - 1 cup blueberries
12 - 2 kiwis, peeled and sliced
13 - 2 bananas, sliced
14 - 1 apple, sliced
15 - 1/2 cup seedless grapes
16 - 1 cup mini pretzels
17 - 1/2 cup chocolate-covered almonds
→ Spreads and Sweets
18 - 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
19 - 1/2 cup chocolate-hazelnut spread or Nutella
20 - 1/2 cup peanut butter or almond butter
21 - 1/4 cup caramel sauce, for dipping
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
02 - Mix mashed bananas, melted butter, light brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
04 - Gently stir dry ingredients into the banana mixture until just incorporated. Fold in 1/2 cup caramel sauce evenly.
05 - Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50 to 60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
06 - Allow bread to cool completely on a wire rack. Slice into 1/2- to 3/4-inch thick pieces.
07 - Place banana bread slices onto the center of a large board or platter.
08 - Arrange strawberries, blueberries, kiwis, bananas, apple slices, grapes, mini pretzels, and chocolate-covered almonds attractively around bread slices.
09 - Spoon cream cheese, chocolate-hazelnut spread, nut butter, and caramel sauce into small serving bowls and place on the board.
10 - Drizzle additional caramel sauce over banana bread if desired and serve immediately.
