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The Ultimate Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Banana Split: A Timeless Dessert Guide


  • Author: Lara Smith
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 1 serving 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Transport yourself to a nostalgic soda fountain with this Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Banana Split! Featuring scoops of vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry ice cream nestled between ripe bananas and topped with classic sauces, whipped cream, nuts, and cherries—this timeless dessert is perfect for any sweet tooth.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 ripe bananas
  • 3 scoops vanilla ice cream
  • 3 scoops chocolate ice cream
  • 3 scoops strawberry ice cream
  • Chocolate sauce
  • Strawberry sauce
  • Pineapple topping
  • Whipped cream
  • Chopped nuts (optional)
  • Maraschino cherries

Instructions

  1. Slice the bananas: Peel and slice each banana in half lengthwise. Place both halves in a banana split dish or shallow bowl.
  2. Add ice cream: Arrange one scoop each of vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry ice cream between the banana halves.
  3. Add toppings: Drizzle chocolate sauce over the vanilla scoop, strawberry sauce over the strawberry scoop, and pineapple topping over the chocolate scoop.
  4. Garnish: Top each scoop with whipped cream, a sprinkle of chopped nuts (optional), and a maraschino cherry.
  5. Serve: Enjoy immediately for the perfect retro dessert experience!

Notes

  • Ice cream flavors: Feel free to swap in your favorite flavors like cookies and cream, mint chip, or caramel swirl.
  • Customize: Add toppings like crushed cookies, sprinkles, or hot fudge for extra indulgence.
  • Serving tip: Use chilled dishes to keep your banana split cold longer.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 banana split
  • Calories: 600 kcal
  • Sugar: 45 g
  • Sodium: 150 mg
  • Fat: 30 g
  • Saturated Fat: undefined
  • Unsaturated Fat: undefined
  • Trans Fat: undefined
  • Carbohydrates: 75 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 8 g
  • Cholesterol: 90 mg

Keywords: banana split, ice cream dessert, classic banana split, retro ice cream, banana boat dessert