Banana Split Sundae
A total throwback dessert! Three scoops of ice cream — vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry — nestled between a split banana, topped with whipped cream, sauces, nuts, and cherries. It’s like a mini ice cream party in a bowl.
COST About $4.50 – $6.50 depending on your toppings.
Equipment
- Long dessert dish or shallow bowl
- ice cream scoop
- knife
- Spoon
- Small bowls for toppings
Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 scoop each vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry ice cream
- 2 tbsp chocolate syrup
- 2 tbsp strawberry sauce or compote
- 2 tbsp pineapple topping (optional)
- ¼ cup whipped cream
- 1 tbsp crushed peanuts or almonds
- 3 cherries (one for each scoop)
Instructions
- Slice the banana Lengthwise, and place both halves on either side of your dish.
- Add the ice cream — Nestle your three scoops right in the middle.
- Drizzle sauces — Chocolate over vanilla, strawberry over chocolate, and pineapple over strawberry (fancy, right?).
- Top with whipped cream — A big swirl on each scoop.
- Add nuts — For that satisfying crunch.
- Crown with cherries — One on each whipped cream peak.
- Serve and snap a pic — Because it’s too pretty not to post.
Notes
- Pick ripe but firm bananas — too soft and they’ll turn mushy.
- Swap in fun flavors like mint chip, cookie dough, or salted caramel.
- Want a lighter option? Use frozen yogurt and top with fresh fruit.
- Hosting a party? Set up a banana split bar and let everyone DIY their own masterpiece.