Banana Split
Banana Split Recipe – Classic Ice Cream Dessert
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
10 minutes mins
Total Time 15 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 2
Calories 602 kcal
- 1 ripe banana (peeled and sliced lengthwise)
- 1 scoop vanilla ice cream
- 1 scoop chocolate ice cream
- 1 scoop strawberry ice cream
- 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup
- 2 tablespoons strawberry sauce
- 2 tablespoons crushed pineapple (drained)
- Whipped cream
- Chopped nuts (optional – peanuts or almonds work best)
- 3 maraschino cherries
- Sprinkles (optional)
🍦 Ice Cream Flavors: Try mango, coffee, or cookies & cream for a modern twist.🍫 Sauce Swaps: Use caramel, fudge, or peanut butter sauce as alternatives.🥥 Tropical Style: Add shredded coconut and swap pineapple for mango chunks.🍓 Fruit Boost: Top with fresh berries or sliced kiwi for extra freshness.
Prepare the Banana:
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Peel the banana and cut it lengthwise into two halves.
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Gently place the two halves on either side of a long serving dish (like a banana boat or sundae dish).
Add the Ice Cream:
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Place three scoops of ice cream between the banana halves:
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One vanilla in the center,
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One chocolate on the left,
- One strawberry on the right.
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Make sure they’re snug and stable.
Add Toppings:
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Drizzle the chocolate syrup over the chocolate scoop.
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Drizzle strawberry sauce over the strawberry scoop.
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Spoon crushed pineapple over the vanilla scoop.
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Add whipped cream generously on top of each scoop.
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Sprinkle chopped nuts and sprinkles (if using) over the whipped cream.
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Finally, top each scoop with a maraschino cherry.
Serve Immediately:
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Serve your banana split immediately before the ice cream melts. Provide a long spoon for easy digging!
Keyword banana split, ice cream