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Classic Banana Split

Classic banana split with three scoops nestled into a split banana, then topped with hot fudge, strawberry sauce, crushed pineapple, whipped cream, peanuts, and a maraschino cherry. Layer the banana and ice cream first for easy spoonable assembly and a tidy sundae-bar presentation.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Banana
  • 1 ripe banana Split lengthwise.
Ice cream
  • 1 vanilla ice cream 1 scoop.
  • 1 chocolate ice cream 1 scoop.
  • 1 strawberry ice cream 1 scoop.
Sauces and toppings
  • 0.25 cup hot fudge sauce Drizzle over the chocolate scoop.
  • 2 tbsp strawberry sauce Drizzle over the strawberry scoop.
  • 2 tbsp crushed pineapple Spoon over the vanilla scoop.
  • 0.25 cup whipped cream Top over the sundae.
  • 2 tbsp chopped peanuts Sprinkle over the whipped cream.
  • 1 maraschino cherry Place on top at the end.

Method
 

Prepare the banana split dish
  1. Slice the banana in half lengthwise and place both halves in a long dish so they form a cradle for the ice cream.
Add ice cream layers
  1. Nestle the three scoops of ice cream between the banana halves, keeping each flavor in its own spot.
Drizzle sauces and fruit
  1. Drizzle hot fudge over the chocolate scoop, then drizzle strawberry sauce over the strawberry scoop, and spoon crushed pineapple over the vanilla scoop.
Finish with toppings
  1. Top with whipped cream and sprinkle chopped peanuts over the top for crunch and contrast.
Serve
  1. Finish with a maraschino cherry on top and serve immediately to keep the toppings looking fresh.

Notes

For the cleanest banana slices, use a banana that’s slightly frozen (about 10 minutes in the freezer) before assembling. Set out the sauces and toppings in small bowls so you can build quickly. Refrigerate leftovers up to 1 day, but expect the ice cream to melt and the banana to soften; freezing is not recommended. For a lighter option, use sugar-free ice cream and a no-sugar-added hot fudge sauce if available.