Yield: 8 portions

This double-strength banana dessert beats a banana split halfway to Dakar! Served with an excellent demitasse, it is a delicious and sophisticated dessert.

In an electric blender (or by hand):

Beat 4 BANANAS to a pulp.

Add: 1 pint HEAVY CREAM and

1/2 cup SUGAR.

Beat until frothy.

Pour into freezer trays and freeze for 1 to 2 hours until partially firm.

Cut 8 BANANAS in half lengthwise and then in half across.

Place 1 BANANA (4 pieces in a row side by side) on a dessert plate.

Spread the frozen bananas uniformly over the fresh bananas when ready to serve.

Sprinkle each serving with: 1/2 tsp.-CHOPPED CANDIED FRUITS as ANGELICA or RED CHERRIES

1 tsp. BLACK RAISINS

1 Tbs. CHOPPED PEANUTS