26 March 2025

Frozen Banana Sorbet Boats

Name: Frozen Banana Sorbet Boats
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 5 h
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 8 piece baby bananas (unpeeled, stems left on); 280 g water (for the syrup); 40 g trimoline (inverted sugar); 130 g superfine sugar; 3 g super neutrose (sorbet stabiliser); 160 g small bananas (peeled weight, roughly chopped); 200 g banana pulp (fruit purée such as Ponthier); 330 g fresh banana flesh (very ripe, roughly mashed)

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Baby bananas filled with smooth banana sorbet—creamy, dairy-free and naturally sweet for a fun tropical dessert you can prep ahead.

Prep time

30 mins

Cook time

5 mins

Total time

300 mins

Servings

Recipe Snapshot

Rating4.7

Chef's Tips

Use ripe but still firm bananas so the shells hold their shape once frozen.
Freeze the banana shells on a flat tray so they set in a neat, even curve.
Blend the sorbet base thoroughly with an immersion blender to avoid icy bits.
If the sorbet firms up too much in the freezer, let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes before piping.
Pipe the sorbet just before serving for the cleanest definition from the Saint-Honoré tip.

Tools Used

Sharp KnifeCutting BoardSaucepan Mixing Bowl Immersion Blender Ice Cream Maker Spatula

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Ingredients

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Banana Shells

8 piece baby bananas - unpeeled, stems left on

Banana Sorbet

280 g water - for the syrup
40 g trimoline (inverted sugar)
130 g superfine sugar
3 g super neutrose - sorbet stabiliser
160 g small bananas - peeled weight, roughly chopped
200 g banana pulp - fruit purée such as Ponthier
330 g fresh banana flesh - very ripe, roughly mashed

Instructions

Prepare the banana shells

1
Cut each baby banana in half lengthwise, keeping the peel and stem on.
2
Place cut-side up on a tray and freeze for 2 hours.

Make the banana sorbet base

1
Whisk superfine sugar with super neutrose.
2
Heat water with trimoline until dissolved.
3
Add sugar–neutrose mixture and boil for 1 minute.
4
Pour hot syrup over chopped bananas.
5
Add banana pulp and fresh banana flesh.
6
Blend until smooth and refrigerate for 2–3 hours.

Churn and freeze

1
Blend again briefly if needed.
2
Churn in ice cream maker for 10–15 minutes.
3
Transfer to a cold container and freeze for 2 hours.

Assembly

1
Fit a pastry bag with a Saint-Honoré tip.
2
Pipe the sorbet along each frozen banana half.
3
Serve immediately or briefly freeze before serving.

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Frozen Banana Sorbet Boats

These banana sorbet boats use frozen baby banana halves as the serving shell for a smooth banana sorbet. The dessert stays dairy-free and relies on the fruit itself for most of its flavor and body.

Sorbet Base

The sorbet combines fresh bananas, banana pulp, trimoline, sugar, and super neutrose. The syrup base helps control texture, and blending the mixture thoroughly keeps the sorbet smoother once churned.

Banana Shells

The frozen banana shells help hold the sorbet and keep it cold for serving. Choose bananas that are ripe but still firm so the peel and flesh stay intact after freezing.

Assembly

Pipe the churned sorbet into the frozen banana halves and serve immediately or freeze briefly to set the shape. A Saint-Honore tip can be used if you want a more defined finish.

Variations

Part of the banana puree can be replaced with mango, pineapple, or passion fruit if you want a different tropical profile.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 filled banana half

Calories 19010%

% Reference Intake*

Total Fat 1g1%

Saturated Fat 0g0%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg

Sodium 5mg

Total Carbohydrates 35g13%

Dietary Fiber 3g

Sugars 30g33%

Protein 2g4%

* Reference intakes are based on an average adult's 8,400 kJ / 2,000 kcal diet. Your needs may be higher or lower.

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Rina
· 18 Oct 2025
Made this for a summer BBQ and the kids devoured them. Next time I’ll add a squeeze of lime for a brighter finish.
Ella
· 2 Jul 2025
I swapped half the banana pulp for mango and it still set well. The Saint-Honore piping gives it a clear shape.
Marco
· 10 Apr 2025
Loved how intense the banana flavour is without any cream. The shells look good on a plate for dinner.

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Frozen Banana Sorbet Boats

These banana sorbet boats use frozen baby banana halves as the serving shell for a smooth banana sorbet. The dessert stays dairy-free and relies on the fruit itself for most of its flavor and body.

Sorbet Base

The sorbet combines fresh bananas, banana pulp, trimoline, sugar, and super neutrose. The syrup base helps control texture, and blending the mixture thoroughly keeps the sorbet smoother once churned.

Banana Shells

The frozen banana shells help hold the sorbet and keep it cold for serving. Choose bananas that are ripe but still firm so the peel and flesh stay intact after freezing.

Assembly

Pipe the churned sorbet into the frozen banana halves and serve immediately or freeze briefly to set the shape. A Saint-Honore tip can be used if you want a more defined finish.

Variations

Part of the banana puree can be replaced with mango, pineapple, or passion fruit if you want a different tropical profile.