
Three ice cream flavors on a split banana with all the toppings
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
0 min
Total Time
10 min
Servings
2
2 banana splits
Difficulty
Easy
Cost
Moderate
$$
Three ice cream flavors on a split banana with all the toppings
The ultimate ice cream sundae—a banana split lengthwise cradling scoops of vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry ice cream with fudge, pineapple, and strawberry toppings.
10m
Prep Time
0m
Cook Time
10m
Total Time
2
Servings
Easy
Difficulty
Moderate $$
Cost
(Updated )
The banana split is American ice cream at its most extravagant—three flavors, three sauces, whipped cream, nuts, and cherries. More is definitely more in this case.
Split each banana lengthwise and lay the halves in a long banana split dish or bowl.
Place one scoop each of vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry ice cream between the banana halves.
Drizzle hot fudge over the vanilla, pineapple topping over the chocolate, and strawberry sauce over the strawberry.
Add generous mounds of whipped cream over each scoop.
Sprinkle with chopped peanuts and top each whipped cream mound with a maraschino cherry.
Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream
Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with chocolate sauce before serving
Any crunchy topping works
There are no wrong choices for a banana split
Test Kitchen Pick
Vanilla Extract
Helpful Pantry Staple
For baking and desserts, vanilla is often carrying more aroma than people expect. A better bottle gives the whole recipe a cleaner finish.
This is a small pantry move that usually makes baked goods taste more complete.
Vanilla extract is one of the easiest pantry upgrades to keep using.
Shop vanilla extract for this recipeUse slightly under-ripe bananas—they're firmer and hold up better under the ice cream.
Warm the fudge sauce just before serving so it flows over the ice cream without melting it too fast.
Serve immediately. Banana splits cannot be stored.
Not applicable—this is a frozen treat.
Per serving (55mg) · 2 servings
A hearty, energy-rich serving · based on a 2,000 cal daily diet
Nutritional values are approximate and may vary based on specific ingredients and preparation methods.
Sarah Chen is a professional recipe developer and food editor with over a decade of experience in test kitchens and food media. She trained at the Culinary Institute of America before spending six years developing and testing recipes for national food publications, where she honed her ability to translate restaurant techniques into approachable home cooking. At RecipePool, Sarah leads recipe development, ensuring every dish is tested at least three times for clarity, accuracy, and genuine deliciousness. When she is not in the kitchen, she is browsing farmers markets and collecting vintage cookbooks.
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