Indulgent Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Banana Split Bliss

This Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Banana Split is a nostalgic, customizable dessert that captures the essence of retro Americana.

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Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings: 2 splits

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Calories: 500

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Banana Split

2 pieces Bananas Use ripe but firm bananas for the perfect sweetness and texture.
1 cup Vanilla Ice Cream This classic flavor is the creamy anchor.
1 cup Chocolate Ice Cream Adds rich depth.
1 cup Strawberry Ice Cream Provides a fruity contrast.

For the Sauces

¼ cup Chocolate Sauce Homemade is best.
¼ cup Strawberry Sauce Fresh strawberry puree offers great taste.
¼ cup Pineapple Topping Adds a tangy twist.

For the Toppings

½ cup Whipped Cream Freshly whipped is recommended.
¼ cup Chopped Nuts Peanuts or walnuts, toasted.
2 pieces Maraschino Cherries For topping.

Equipment

ice cream scoop
Serving dish

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Begin by peeling and slicing each banana lengthwise into two halves. Arrange the banana halves in a serving dish, cut sides facing up.
Using a warmed ice cream scoop, add one generous scoop each of vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry ice cream between the banana halves.
Drizzle rich chocolate sauce over the vanilla scoop, then layer fruity strawberry sauce over the strawberry ice cream. Top the chocolate ice cream with pineapple topping.
Dollop freshly whipped cream on each ice cream scoop and sprinkle with chopped, toasted nuts. Finish with a maraschino cherry on top.
Present immediately, using long-handled spoons for easy sharing. Enjoy the flavors right away!

Nutrition

Serving: 1splitCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 8gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 40gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Assemble your banana split just before serving to maintain optimal texture and flavor. Consider mixing in unconventional ice cream flavors for variations.

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