Name: Peanut Butter and Banana Sundaes
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 2/3 cups half-and-half; 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar; 1 tablespoon light corn syrup; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter (not natural); 1 1/2 pt premium vanilla ice cream; 2 firm-ripe bananas, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices; Garnish: coarsely chopped chocolate toffee candy such as a Heath bar

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Peanut Butter and Banana SundaesRomulo Yanes

Even die-hard chocolate lovers won't miss the hot fudge in these sensational sundaes.

Cooks' note:

Sauce keeps, cooled completely, uncovered, then chilled in an airtight container up to 1 week. Reheat before using.

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