Pan-fried Banana Split

Method

1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, bring cream to the boil then remove from the element.
2. Add dark chocolate and sugar to the cream, stirring well until both have melted and dissolved.
3. Add the first measure of butter to the pot and stir well. Add sifted cornflour and whisk until it begins to thicken. Set chocolate sauce aside while you cook the bananas.
4. Place the maple syrup and 50g of butter in a large frying pan. Heat over a medium to high heat, stirring until both have melted and are beginning to bubble.
5. Slice each peeled banana in half length ways. In batches, cook the bananas slice side down for 2 minutes, then flip carefully and fry the other side for a further 2 minutes.
6. Place fried banana on a plate then top with ice cream, a generous drizzle of chocolate sauce and a sprinkling of pistachio nuts.