This unconventional potato and banana dessert recipe puts an entirely new spin on the classic banana split.
Bananas, whipped cream, cherries and ice cream are all essentials to the classic dessert recipe, but the Cupcake Project proposes adding one more ingredient to the mix, stating: "Raise your hand if you’ve ever dipped a French fry in a milkshake. If you have, you know that potatoes go really well with ice cream." The addition of potatoes to this banana split recipe makes a handy bowl for the dessert, as well as amplifies the creamy textures of both the ice cream and potato.
This recipe from the Cupcake Project blog was developed for the Idaho Potato Commission as part of an exploration into the potato desserts category.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Potato Desserts
- Exploring the use of potatoes in dessert recipes opens up new possibilities for unique and unexpected flavor combinations.
- Unconventional Dessert Pairings
- Combining unlikely ingredients like potatoes and bananas in desserts challenges traditional recipe norms and promotes creativity in the culinary world.
- Amplifying Texture
- Adding potatoes to classic dessert recipes enhances the creamy textures and provides a unique mouthfeel experience for consumers.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Food & Beverage
- The food and beverage industry can capitalize on the trend of potato desserts by offering innovative dessert options that incorporate potatoes for added flavor and texture.
- Restaurant and Catering
- Restaurants and catering companies can differentiate themselves by offering unique dessert options that feature unconventional pairings like potato and banana.
- Agriculture
- The agriculture industry can benefit from the trend of potato desserts by promoting the versatility and creative uses of potatoes in desserts, expanding the market for potato products.
