Classic Banana Split Dessert
A timeless and delightful dessert featuring a split banana topped with scoops of ice cream, various sauces, whipped cream, nuts, and a cherry on top.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 large banana ripe but firm
- 1 scoop vanilla ice cream
- 1 scoop chocolate ice cream
- 1 scoop strawberry ice cream
- 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup
- 2 tablespoons strawberry sauce
- 1 tablespoon crushed pineapple drained
- 0.5 cup whipped cream
- 1 tablespoon chopped nuts peanuts or walnuts
- 1 maraschino cherry
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Peel the banana and slice it lengthwise into two halves. Place the banana halves in a long dish, side by side, creating a "boat".
- Place a scoop of vanilla ice cream in the center between the banana halves. Add a scoop of chocolate ice cream on one side and a scoop of strawberry ice cream on the other side.
- Drizzle chocolate syrup over the chocolate ice cream and strawberry sauce over the strawberry ice cream. Sprinkle the crushed pineapple over the vanilla ice cream.
- Top generously with whipped cream.
- Sprinkle chopped nuts over the whipped cream and top with a maraschino cherry.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Variations include using different ice cream flavors, sauces, or toppings like sprinkles or mini marshmallows.