Categories: Frozen dessert

Ingredients

• 3 ripe firm bananas
• 5 Tbsp. sugar
• 1 cup plain low fat yogurt
• Strawberry Sauce
• Fresh strawberries, for garnish
• Fresh mint leaves, for garnish
• Strawberry Sauce
• 1 pint fresh strawberries
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 Tbsp. Grand Marnier or liqueur of your choice

Directions

1. Put the bananas, cut them into 1/4-inch slices, and place them on a platter in a single layer. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the freezer for 4 to 5 hours or more.
2. Place the frozen banana slices in a food processor, add the sugar, and blend at high speed for about 10 seconds. Add the yogurt and continue blending at high speed until a fine and smooth consistency. The whole process should take no more than 40 seconds. Remove, place in a bowl, and put in the freezer. Stir occasionally with a rubber spatula. Keep in freezer until ready to serve.
3. To assemble. place 1 ball of banana sherbet in the center of each of 4 cold plates. Place the Strawberry Sauce around and place fresh mint leaves on the side or on the sherbet for garnish.

4. Strawberry sauce:

5. Remove the hulls from the strawberries. Combine the strawberries, sugar and Grand Marnier in a food processor until smooth. If desired, push through a sieve to remove the seeds. Transfer to a covered container and store in refrigerator until ready to use.

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