Hot Orange-Ginger Banana Sundaes - Desserts

Need a fast dessert? This one uses ingredients that you are likely to have on hand. Irish butter adds richness and exceptional flavor.

• 1 orange
• 3 firm-ripe bananas
• 2 to 3 cups vanilla ice cream
• 1/4 cup Kerrygold Pure Irish Butter
• 1/4 cup firmly packed brown suga
• 1 tablespoon minced candied ginger
• 2 tablespoons orange-flavor liqueur (optional)

Grate enough peel (orange part only) from orange to make 1/2 teaspoon. Cut orange in half and ream enough juice to make 1/4 cup. Peel bananas and slice diagonally 1/2 inch thick. Scoop ice cream into 4 bowls. In large frying pan over medium heat, melt butter. Add brown sugar, orange juice, orange peel, and candied ginger. Stir until blended and bubbly. Add bananas, gently turn fruit, over medium-high heat until hot and sauce bubbles, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in liqueur, if used. Spoon hot fruit mixture evenly over ice cream. Makes 4 servings.