Description
Crafting a classic banana split sundae rewards dessert enthusiasts with nostalgic American ice cream parlor magic. Creamy vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry scoops nestled between ripe banana halves create a delightful sweet finale you’ll savor to the last spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 scoops ice cream (vanilla, chocolate, strawberry)
- 1 ripe banana
- 2 tbsps (30 milliliters/ml) chocolate syrup
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) strawberry sauce
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) pineapple sauce
- ¼ cup (60 ml) whipped cream
- 2 tbsps (30 grams/g) chopped nuts (peanuts, walnuts, or almonds)
- 2–3 maraschino cherries
- 1 tbsp (15 g) sprinkles or mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Plating Preparation: Arrange banana halves symmetrically along a chilled serving platter, creating a stable foundation for the classic banana split.
- Ice Cream Arrangement: Strategically layer vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry ice cream scoops between banana segments, establishing a harmonious color progression.
- Sauce Embellishment: Drizzle complementary sauces over each ice cream flavor – chocolate syrup on chocolate, strawberry sauce on strawberry, and pineapple sauce cascading over vanilla.
- Cream and Nut Adornment: Pipe billowing whipped cream peaks atop each scoop, then generously sprinkle finely chopped nuts across the entire dessert, allowing them to cascade over the layers.
- Final Garnish: Crown each whipped cream summit with a glossy maraschino cherry, creating a classic visual punctuation that elevates the dessert’s elegance.
- Serving Recommendation: Serve immediately to preserve optimal temperature and textural integrity, providing guests with a long-handled spoon for an immersive culinary experience.
Notes
- Chill the Platter: Use a cold serving dish to keep ice cream from melting quickly and maintain the perfect dessert structure.
- Symmetry Matters: Arrange banana halves precisely parallel to create a visually appealing and balanced foundation for the sundae.
- Sauce Pairing Strategy: Match specific sauces with corresponding ice cream flavors to enhance overall taste complexity and depth.
- Serve Swiftly: Present the banana split immediately after assembly to preserve ideal temperature, texture, and presentation quality.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 60 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 70 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg