BANANA SPLIT DESSERT

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Here's a mouthwatering make-ahead dessert that looks scrumptious...and tastes as good as it looks!-Mrs. Elmer Thorsheim, Radcliffe, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 25 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
2/3 cup butter, melted
4 to 5 medium bananas
1/2 gallon Neapolitan ice cream (block carton)
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup (6 ounces) chocolate chips
1/2 cup butter
1 pint heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine crumbs and melted butter. Set aside 1/2 cup; press remaining crumbs into a 15x10x1-in. pan. Slice bananas widthwise and layer over crust. Cut ice cream widthwise into 10 slices; place over bananas. Spread edges of ice cream slices to cover banana and form a smooth layer. Sprinkle with nuts. Cover and freeze until firm. , In a large saucepan, melt chocolate chips and butter; stir until smooth. Pour over ice cream; freeze until firm. , In a large bowl, whip cream until stiff peaks form; spread over chocolate layer. Top with reserved crumbs. Store in freezer (will keep for several weeks). Remove from freezer about 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 406 calories, Fat 26g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 204mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

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