Classic and Perfect Banana Split

Classic and Perfect Banana Split

A banana split is an American ice cream-based dessert consisting of a peeled banana cut in half lengthwise, and served with ice-cream and sauce between the two pieces. 

There are many variations, but the classic banana split is made with three scoops of ice cream (one each of vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry).

 A sauce or sauces (chocolate, strawberry, and pineapple are traditional) are drizzled onto the ice cream, which is topped with whipped cream and maraschino cherries. Crushed nuts (generally peanuts or walnuts) are optional.

WHAT IS A BANANA SPLIT MADE OF?

The banana: Ripe bananas with no brown speckles are best for banana splits. Super-speckled bananas are too soft, since the fruit’s firm texture should contrast the creamy ice cream.

The ice cream: For the classic look, opt for a pint each of vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry ice creams. 

The toppings: First up is hot fudge, which is a better choice than chocolate sauce because it’s thicker and more indulgent. Whether you make it from scratch or buy it is up to you — just be sure to warm it until it’s pourable, but not hot. 

Next, add colorful sprinkles and chopped peanuts for crunch, then dollop on whipped cream and top with stemmed maraschino cherries.

HERE ARE SOME MORE ICE CREAM TO ENJOY:

GINGER ICE CREAM 

PEACH ICE CREAM

COFFEE ICE CREAM

MANGO ICE CREAM

RECIPE INGREDIENTS 

2 tablespoons hot fudge sauce

1 tablespoon roasted, salted peanuts or nuts

1 medium banana

2 scoops vanilla ice cream

2 scoops chocolate ice cream

2 scoops strawberry ice cream

1 teaspoon sprinkles (optional)

1 cup homemade or store-bought whipped cream

3 maraschino cherries with stems

DIRECTIONS ON HOW TO MAKE CLASSIC AND PERFECT BANANA SPLIT

Microwave 2 tablespoons hot fudge sauce in a small microwave-safe bowl until warm and pourable, about 10 seconds. Coarsely chop 1 tablespoon roasted, salted peanuts or nuts.

Peel and slice 1 medium banana in half lengthwise. Place in a banana split boat or small oval au gratin baking dish.

Place 2 scoops vanilla, 2 scoops chocolate, and 2 scoops strawberry ice cream between the banana halves.

Sprinkle the chopped nuts and 1 teaspoon sprinkles over the ice cream. Use a small spoon to drizzle the warm hot fudge over the entire sundae.

Dollop 1 cup whipped cream over the ice cream. Top with 3 maraschino cherries

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Classic and Perfect Banana Split

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Serves: 1 Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cooking Time: 10 Minutes 10 Minutes Nutrition facts: 200 calories 1g fat

Ingredients

2 tablespoons hot fudge sauce
1 tablespoon roasted, salted peanuts or nuts
1 medium banana
2 scoops vanilla ice cream
2 scoops chocolate ice cream
2 scoops strawberry ice cream
1 teaspoon sprinkles (optional)
1 cup homemade or store-bought whipped cream
3 maraschino cherries with stems

Instructions

• Microwave 2 tablespoons hot fudge sauce in a small microwave-safe bowl until warm and pourable, about 10 seconds. Coarsely chop 1 tablespoon roasted, salted peanuts or nuts.
• Peel and slice 1 medium banana in half lengthwise. Place in a banana split boat or small oval au gratin baking dish.
• Place 2 scoops vanilla, 2 scoops chocolate, and 2 scoops strawberry ice cream between the banana halves.
• Sprinkle the chopped nuts and 1 teaspoon sprinkles over the ice cream. Use a small spoon to drizzle the warm hot fudge over the entire sundae.
• Dollop 1 cup whipped cream over the ice cream. Top with 3 maraschino cherries

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