Banana Split Recipe
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Banana Split Recipe
Description
This Banana Split assembles three traditional ice cream flavors—vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry—placed side by side in a shallow dish. The banana is peeled and split lengthwise, then positioned upright beside the ice cream scoops to cradle them. Each ice cream gets a topping sauce matching its flavor profile: pineapple for vanilla, chocolate syrup for chocolate, and strawberry sauce for strawberry, adding complementary sweet notes and moisture.
Whipped cream is added in dollops over each ice cream scoop, followed by a sprinkle of chopped nuts to introduce some textural contrast and a maraschino cherry to crown the sundae. The finished dessert balances creamy, fruity, and nutty elements with a range of classic flavors and textures. The banana provides a fresh fruit component to contrast the richness of the ice cream and toppings.
This recipe makes a single banana split sizeable enough for sharing but approachable enough for one person craving a classic ice cream treat. The notes suggest selecting ripe but firm bananas for sweetness without mushiness and allow for variations in ice cream flavors and toppings according to personal taste.
Ingredients
- 1 coop vanilla ice cream (see note 1)
- 1 coop chocolate ice cream
- 1 coop strawberry ice cream
- 1 banana peeled and split lengthwise (see note 2)
- 2 tablespoons pineapple topping (see note 3)
- 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup or hot fudge
- 2 tablespoons strawberry topping
- Whipped Cream
- 2 tablespoons nuts see note 4, chopped
- 3 maraschino cherries
Instructions
- In an oblong, shallow dish (or banana split dish), add one scoop each of vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry ice cream. Add one half of the split banana on each side of the scoops, propped upright on its edge if possible (cut sides facing the ice cream).
- Top the vanilla ice cream with pineapple sauce, the chocolate ice cream with chocolate syrup, and the strawberry ice cream with strawberry sauce.
- To each scoop of ice cream, add a dollop of whipped cream, a sprinkle of chopped nuts, and a maraschino cherry.
Notes
- Choose fully ripe but firm bananas to ensure sweetness without mushiness when split and served.
- Vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry are traditional flavors, but you can use any ice cream flavors you prefer for variation.
- Standard toppings include pineapple, chocolate, and strawberry sauces, but hot fudge and caramel syrup are popular alternatives.
- Chopped nuts can be store-bought or freshly chopped; toasted pecans add a nice variation.
- This recipe yields one banana split, large enough to share or enjoy solo.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 493 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.5sundae | |
| Calories | 493kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 84g | 28% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 97mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 537mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 51g | 102% |
| Vitamin A | 428IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 143mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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