Banana split

This banana split is made with homemade banana ice cream for a delicious update on this classic dessert.

There is some contention over who created the banana split. The general concensit appears to be it was created by David "Doc" Strickler in 1904 in Latrobe, Pensilvania. Others think it was created in 1907 by Ernest "Doc" Hazard in Wilmington. Several other locations around the same eira also lay claim to its creation. Whoever created it the banana split was born out of the eira of soda fountains which flourised from the late 1800's onwards, selling soda and ice cream by 'soda jerks'.

The classic banana split these days is usually a scoop of vanilla, chocolate and strawberry ice cream, covered in chocolate sauce and various toppings, between a split banana. I have given this classic dessert a modern twist with homemade banana ice cream which really elevantes it to next level of deliciousness!

Ingredients

Bananas: forms the split in the banana split. Use bananas that are ripe but not to ripe and without any brown spots.

Banana ice cream: I use my own home made banana ice cream to really elevate the banana flavour in this banana split. You could use store brought banana ice cream if you can get it, or subistute with your favourite ice cream flavour that pairs well with banana such as chocolate or strawberry, either store brought or homemade.

Vanilla ice cream: Normally I would make my own easy vanilla ice cream recipe but I was running short on time, so this time I used store brought. You could substitute with your other favourite ice cream flavours that pair well with banana, such as my chocolate or strawberry.

Chocolate sauce: I use store brought chocolate sauce in this recipe but you can make your own using the chocolate fudge sauce in my chocolate sundae recipe. You could also use different flavour sauces such as my strawberry sauce or caramel.

Whipped cream: I used whipped cream in a can for this recipe. This is super easy as your just spray it straight from the can, but it also has no structural integrity so it does tend to collapse quickly. You can make your own whipped cream if you prefer.

Chopped nuts: give some crunch and texture to this desert. I used chopped peanuts but you can use whatever nuts your prefer, or leave them out all together.

Sprinkles: are a fun addition to this dessert. I used hundreds and thousands for a fun pop of colour but you can use whatever sprinkles you like, or leave them out all together.

Maraschino cherries: are the literal cherry on top of this dessert, and help give it the classic look. I had a little trouble sourcing the maraschino cherries, I eventually found them in a liquor store in the cocktail section.

How to make a banana split

Gather your ingredients. Once you take the ice cream out of the freezer will start to melt, so you will need to make your dessert quickly.

Peel the banana and split it down the middle, taking care not to break it.

Scoop two scoops of banana and one scoop of vanilla and place them in a line in your bowl or on your plate with the vanilla ice cream in the middle.

Place the banana pieces on either side of the ice cream, either propped in the bowl, or lieing flat on the plate, curving outwards.

Drizzle generiously with chocolate sauce over ice cream and banana. Top each scoop ice ice cream with a good squirt of whipped cream. Sprinkle with chopped nuts and sprinkles.

Finally pat dry three maraschino cherries dry and put them on top of the whipped cream.

Serve immediately and bask in the praise you'll receive from this delicous dessert!

How to store

The parts of banana split are best stored individually and assembled right before serving.

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Banana split

This banana split is made with homemade banana ice cream for a delicious update on this classic dessert.

Prep Time15 mins

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American, Austalian

Keyword: banana, banana split, banana sundae, classic dessert, classic sundae, homemade banana ice cream, homemade ice cream

Servings: 1 person

Ingredients

• 2 scoops homemade banana ice cream
• 1 scoop vanilla ice cream, homemade or store brought
• 1 ripe banana
• ¼ cup chocolate sauce, homemade or store brought
• ¼ cup whipped cream, home made or store brought
• 1 tablespoon chopped nuts
• ½ tablespoon sprinkles
• 2-3 wafers
• 3 maraschino cherries with stems

Instructions

• Peel banana and carefully split in half length ways, taking care not to break it.
• Scoop two scoops of banana ice cream and one scoop of vanilla ice cream and place in a row in bowl or plate, with the vanilla ice cream in the middle.
• Place split banana on either side of the ice cream.
• Squirt generously with chocolate sauce over banana and ice cream in a zigzag pattern.
• Top each scoop of ice cream with generous squirt of whipped cream.
• Sprinkle with chopped nuts and sprinkles.
• Cut wafers diagonally in a sail shape and push one into each scoop of ice cream.
• Finally top each scoop of ice cream with a maraschino cherry.
• Serve immediately, dig in and enjoy!

Notes

I use my homemade banana ice cream in this recipe.  You can use whatever flavoured ice cream you like that pairs well with banana, such a chocolate, strawberry or whatever else you like.  You can make your own ice cream using one of my recipes or use store brought.  

Maraschino cherries with stems are available from some supermarkets, on line or you may find them in the cocktails section at the liquor store.   

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