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Banana split dessert with vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry ice cream topped with whipped cream, sprinkles, nuts, and cherries

Grandma's Banana Split Dessert

Every single bite offers a perfect balance of creamy, fruity, chocolatey, and crunchy goodness just like a traditional banana split.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: banana, banana split, easy
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
freeze: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 25 servings
Calories: 404kcal
Cost: $10.00

Equipment

  • 1 small bowl
  • 1 15x10x1 inch pan
  • 2 large spoon
  • 2 knifes
  • 1 large saucepan
  • 1 large bowl

Ingredients 

  • 3 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 pint heavy whipping cream
  • cup butter, melted
  • 5 medium bananas
  • 1 cup (6 oz) chocolate chips
  • ½ cup butter
  • ½ gallon Neapolitan ice cream (block carton)
  • 1 cup walnuts, chopped

Instructions

  • In a small bowl combine the crumbs, and the melted butter. Set aside ½ cup, press the remaining crumbs into a 15x10x1 inch baking pan.
  • Slice the bananas widthwise and layer them over the crust.
  • Cut the ice cream widthwise into 10 slices, and place them over the bananas.
  • Spread the edges of ice cream slices to cover the banana, and form a smooth layer. Sprinkle with the nuts, cover and freeze until firm.
  • In a large saucepan melt the butter, and chocolate chips. Stir until smooth. Pour over the ice cream, and freeze until firm.
  • In a large bowl whip the cream until stiff peaks form. Spread over the chocolate layer. Top with the reserved crumbs.
  • Remove from the freezer about 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Grandma's Banana Split Dessert
Serving Size
 
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
404
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
24
g
37
%
Saturated Fat
 
12
g
75
%
Cholesterol
 
64
mg
21
%
Sodium
 
201
mg
9
%
Carbohydrates
 
39
g
13
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
20
g
22
%
Protein
 
4
g
8
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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