I am immediately transported back to childhood memories with this recipe and love all of the nostalgic flavors. The Neapolitan ice cream combination is classic, nothing beats the quintessential vanilla, strawberry, chocolate flavors. Although I feel like nowadays you can make a banana split with any ice cream flavor you prefer. But for this recipe, I’m using the classic trio. This is a really fun summertime dessert that is perfect for parties or summer hang outs. Like my Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches, it is so easy to make in advance and keep in the freezer until ready to serve. I also can’t get enough of my homemade Chocolate Chip Mint Ice Cream and Pomegranate Nice Cream in these warmer summer months. More birthday favorite desserts ideas: Funfetti Sheet Cake, Sheet Pan Chocolate Chip Cookies, Giant Funfetti Cookies, Sheet Pan Brownies, and this Bacardi Rum Cake.
What is a Banana Split?
A banana-split is an ice cream based dessert. It’s traditionally served in a boat with the banana sliced in half, topped with vanilla, chocolate and strawberry ice cream. Toppings include a sauce of some sort: chocolate, caramel or strawberry. Also crushed pecans, walnuts or peanuts, sprinkles, whipped cream and a maraschino cherry with the stem!
Oreos: I love the Oreo crust, but using graham crackers or Biscoff cookies works well for this recipe, too! Butter: a little butter for a crust to bring it together. Unsalted. Bananas: 2-3 large, ripe bananas Ice cream: chocolate, vanilla, strawberry for the classic flavors. Use your favorite brand. Toppings: favorite sauce (I love chocolate sauce!), whipped cream (or cool whip or coconut cream), nuts (such as peanut or walnuts), maraschino cherries, sprinkles and whatever else you love on a banana split.
