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Banana Split Dessert Recipe

Wow your friends and family with this show-stopping Banana Split Dessert! This impressive treat is easier to make than you think – just follow our simple steps. Get ready for oohs and aahs! (Prep time includes freezing time)

Prep Time 128 mins
Cook Time 128 mins
Calories 595.5 kcal
Protein 13g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Banana Split Dessert

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How to Make Banana Split Dessert

  1. In a saucepan, melt 1/2 cup (113g) butter over medium heat. Add 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar, 1/2 cup (120ml) milk, and 1 cup (170g) semi-sweet chocolate chips.
  2. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, and boil for 8 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
  4. While the chocolate mixture cools, melt the remaining 1/2 cup (113g) butter in a separate bowl.
  5. In a separate bowl, combine the melted butter with 2 cups (200g) crushed chocolate sandwich cookies. Press this mixture into the bottom of a greased 13x9 inch baking pan.
  6. Freeze for 15 minutes.
  7. Arrange sliced bananas evenly over the cookie crust. Spread 2 cups (475ml) vanilla ice cream over the bananas.
  8. Spread 1 cup (240ml) hot fudge or chocolate sauce over the ice cream.
  9. Freeze for 1 hour.
  10. Refrigerate the remaining chocolate sauce.
  11. After 1 hour of freezing, spread 2 cups (475ml) strawberry ice cream over the chocolate sauce. Top with sliced pineapple.
  12. Gently warm the reserved chocolate sauce.
  13. Cut the dessert into squares. Top each serving with whipped cream, maraschino cherries, chopped nuts, and a drizzle of warmed chocolate sauce.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

11 g

Sugar

221g

Fat

82g

Carbs

27g

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Weeknight Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Occasion North American Low Protein Desserts Eggs Dairy Fruit American Southern United States Dinner Party Holiday Event Kid Friendly Freezer Dietary Low Sodium Californian Valentines Day Low In Something Tropical Fruit Pineapple Equipment 4 Hours Or Less