A banana split is a classic dessert that combines bananas with ice cream, other fruits and a sauce of some sort. The layout of a banana split enables you to be creative with adding extras and personalizing the dessert, as there really isn't a wrong way to make one. Although fruit is a primary ingredient in banana splits, the end result is usually high in sugar and calories, so it is wise to eat them sparingly.
Step 1
Slice a banana in half lengthwise, down the center on the inside where the banana curves.
Step 2
Place each half along the outside of a long banana split dish.
Step 3
Set three scoops of vanilla ice cream down the middle of the dish, so they hold the sliced banana in place.
Step 4
Pour your favorite sauce on top of each scoop. Chocolate, strawberry and caramel are common choices. Use a different sauce for each scoop, if you prefer.
Step 5
Scatter additional fruit such as sliced strawberries, raspberries or blueberries over top of the ice cream and sides and ends of the dish.
Step 6
Add a swirl of whipped cream to the top of each scoop of ice cream. Sprinkle on chopped nuts and top with maraschino cherries, if you like.
Tips and Warnings
- Modify your use of sauces or fruits to suit your taste. Replace the ice cream with vanilla yogurt and omit the sauce and whipped cream for a healthier treat. Serve the banana split in any shape of bowl and pile the ingredients as you like if a standard banana split dish is unavailable. Use a fruit reduction in place of the sauces for a different flavor and texture. Use any flavor of ice cream, or a different flavor for each scoop, if you prefer.
Things You'll Need
- Banana
- Knife
- Dish
- Vanilla ice cream
- Sauce
- Strawberries
- Blueberries
- Raspberries
- Whipped cream
- Chopped nuts
- Maraschino cherries
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