Description
A classic and delightful Banana Split featuring a fresh banana, three scoops of vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry ice cream, topped with pineapple sauce, chocolate syrup, strawberry sauce, whipped cream, maraschino cherries, and chopped nuts. This iconic ice cream dessert is perfect for indulging in a nostalgic and delicious treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 banana, peeled and split lengthwise
- 1 scoop vanilla ice cream
- 1 scoop chocolate ice cream
- 1 scoop strawberry ice cream
Toppings
- 2 tablespoons pineapple sauce or diced fresh pineapple
- 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup or hot fudge
- 2 tablespoons strawberry sauce or diced fresh strawberries
- Whipped cream, as needed
- 3 maraschino cherries
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped peanuts or other nuts
Instructions
- Prepare the Banana: Peel the banana and cut it in half lengthwise. Place the banana slices against the sides of a long, shallow dish to form the base of the banana split.
- Add Ice Cream: Place one scoop each of vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry ice cream in a row between the banana slices, creating a colorful and flavorful trio.
- Drizzle Sauces: Drizzle the pineapple sauce or spoon diced fresh pineapple over the vanilla ice cream, chocolate syrup or hot fudge over the chocolate ice cream, and strawberry sauce or diced fresh strawberries over the strawberry ice cream.
- Top with Whipped Cream and Cherries: Add a generous dollop of whipped cream on top of each ice cream scoop, then garnish each with a maraschino cherry for that classic look and sweet flavor.
- Garnish with Nuts: Sprinkle finely chopped peanuts or your preferred nuts over the whipped cream and ice cream for added texture and flavor.
- Serve Immediately: Serve the banana split right away to enjoy the ice cream at its best, cold and creamy, alongside the fresh toppings.
Notes
- This dessert is best served immediately to prevent the ice cream from melting.
- Feel free to customize the toppings with your favorite nuts or sauces.
- Fresh fruits can be used as an alternative to canned or sauce toppings for a healthier twist.
- For a lower-calorie option, use light or reduced-fat ice cream and whipped cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 873 kcal
- Sugar: 68 g
- Sodium: 186 mg
- Fat: 31 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 144 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 71 mg
