Ingredients

  • One 3.2-ounce disk Mexican chocolate, chopped
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 4 firm, ripe bananas, peeled, halved lengthwise, cut into 4 pieces each
  • Vanilla ice cream, softened, for serving
  • Sweetened shredded coconut, for serving

Method

  • In a medium saucepot on medium heat, melt the Mexican chocolate with the heavy cream.
  • Whisk constantly until the chocolate is fully melted, and take care not to burn the chocolate.
  • Turn the heat off and reserve.
  • Preheat a gas or charcoal grill, or a stovetop grill pan, over medium-high heat.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, mix the sugar with the cinnamon until evenly incorporated.
  • Toss the bananas with the sugar-cinnamon mixture until fully coated.
  • Transfer to the grill, flat-side down.
  • Grill until the bananas are browned and the sugar is caramelized, about 2 minutes per side.
  • Transfer the bananas to a serving platter.
  • Drizzle with the Mexican chocolate sauce, sprinkle with some shredded coconut and serve with vanilla ice cream.