Grilled Banana Splits

Grilled Banana Splits 4 large firm-ripe bananas, unpeeled, skins washed with detergent before using 1 bar (4 oz) milk chocolate, broken into small pieces 1 tsp cinnamon 1 pint of your favorite ice cream 1 cup lightly sweetened whipped cream (optional) 1/4 cup chopped toasted walnuts (optional) 4 maraschino cherries (optional) Prepare grill for direct, medium-high heat (the charcoal or gas flame is directly under the cooking area, and you can comfortably hold your hand just above grill only 3 to 4 seconds. While grill heats, cut into each unpeeled banana lengthwise, making a deep slit but taking care to avoid cutting all the way through. Slip peices of chocolate into each pocket and sprinkle with some of the cinnamon. Wrap each banana in foil. Lay bananas on grill (close lid if using gas) and cook, turning once, until slightly soft when squeezed with tongs, about 10 minutes. Carefully unwrap each banana and place on plate with the cut side facing up. Top each with small scoops of ice cream; add a dollop of whipped cream, a sprinkling of chopped walnuts, and cherry, if desired