Best 9 Banana Split Topping Recipes

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Are you looking to create a delightful and aesthetically pleasing banana split? The key to nailing this classic dessert lies in selecting the perfect topping. From the creamy and luscious to the crunchy and tangy, the options are endless. Dive into this comprehensive guide to discover the best banana split topping recipes, featuring classic favorites like chocolate sauce and whipped cream to unique and innovative creations like salted caramel and fruit compotes. Explore a variety of flavors, textures, and colors that will transform your banana split into an Insta-worthy masterpiece, leaving your taste buds singing.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

TRADITIONAL BANANA SPLIT



Traditional Banana Split image

There is some debate in our ice cream parlor what the "traditional" split consists of. I did some research before we opened and it seems that this is the most consistently "traditional" split served, even though some have marshmallow, peanuts, crushed cherries and more. I prefer hot fudge over the chocolate syrup, personally :P

Provided by Karen..

Categories     Frozen Desserts

Time 5m

Yield 1-2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup scoop vanilla ice cream
1/2 cup scoop chocolate ice cream
1/2 cup scoop strawberry ice cream
1 large ripe banana
2 tablespoons chocolate syrup (or Hot Fudge)
2 tablespoons strawberry ice cream topping (or fresh strawberries)
2 tablespoons crushed pineapple
2 tablespoons wet walnut ice cream topping
whipped cream
cherries

Steps:

  • Line up ice cream scoops next to each other in an oval deep dish or a banana boat.
  • Cut the ends of the banana off (about 1/4 inch) while still in the peel.
  • Slice in half longways.
  • Pop each half of the banana out of the peel onto each side of the ice cream row, pressing down and in a little so it'll stay put.
  • Top the vanilla ice cream with the pineapple, the chocolate with the chocolate syrup and the strawberry with the strawberry sauce.
  • Spoon the wet walnuts over all three scoops of ice cream.
  • Top each scoop with some whipped cream and a cherry for each.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 782.7, Fat 23.9, SaturatedFat 14, Cholesterol 71, Sodium 281.9, Carbohydrate 139.6, Fiber 7, Sugar 76.3, Protein 10.3

TINY BANANA SPLITS



Tiny Banana Splits image

Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 16m

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 bananas
1 cup each vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry ice cream
Chocolate Syrup, recipe follows
Strawberry Sauce, recipe follows
Pineapple Topping, recipe follows
Crushed nuts
Whipped cream
Maraschino cherries
8 ounces bittersweet chocolate
1 pint strawberries, rinsed, dried, and tops removed
1/2 cup sugar
1 pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into large dice (or 3 cups canned or frozen pineapple)
1/2 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Halve bananas, then cut into quarters. Place 3 segments into each serving dish. Using a melon baler to achieve "tiny" scoops, place a scoop of each flavor of ice cream on top of the banana. (Ice cream may be scooped ahead of time and refrozen. This will help the ice cream to hold its shape.)
  • Drizzle a little bit of each sauce over the ice cream and sprinkle with crushed nuts, whipped cream, and top it off with a maraschino cherry.
  • Break up or chop the chocolate and place it in a bowl. Melt in microwave on low power, stirring every 30 seconds. Serve immediately.
  • Using a fork, mash strawberries with sugar in a bowl until well mixed. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Puree pineapple and sugar in food processor or blender until slightly chunky. Refrigerate until ready to use.

BANANA SPLIT TOPPING RECIPES



Banana Split Topping Recipes image

It starts off with a full banana, split right down the center and opened up to accommodate 3 scoops of vanilla ice cream. Each scoop is covered in a classic sauce topping in the order of pineapple, hot fudge, and strawberry.

Provided by Shawn

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups pineapple (crushed pineapple)
1/3 cup sugar
1 tbsp corn starch
1 lb. strawberries (hulled and roughly chopped)
1/3 cup sugar
1 tbsp corn starch
4 oz. chocolate
1/4 cup butter
2/3 cups sugar
2/3 cups evaporated milk

Steps:

  • In a small sauce pan add the crushed pineapple (including the juices), sugar, and cornstarch. Heat it over medium heat until it starts to get bubbly and thicken, stirring frequently. Cook for 2 more minutes, continuing to stir, then remove from heat.
  • Pour into glass mason jars, cover and let cool for at least 1 hour.
  • Combine the strawberries and sugar in a medium sized saucepan over medium heat. Stir, and use a potato masher to break down strawberries to your desired consistency.
  • Add the cornstarch and continue stirring frequently until the mixture bubbles and thickens. Continue cooking for 2 minutes, then remove from heat and pour into mason jars. Cover and let cool for at least 1 hour.
  • In a small but heavy saucepan melt the chocolate and butter. Add the sugar, and gradually stir in the evaporated milk. Bring the chocolate mixture to a boil, then reduce heat. Boil gently over low heat for 8 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove the pan from heat, cool slightly. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327 kcal, Sugar 50 g, Sodium 77 mg, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Carbohydrate 56 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, Cholesterol 21 mg, ServingSize 1 serving

BANANA SPLITS WITH PINEAPPLE BROWN SUGAR TOPPING



Banana Splits With Pineapple Brown Sugar Topping image

Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     dessert

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (15-ounce) can crushed pineapple, in natural juice
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 ripe, firm bananas
6 scoops vanilla light ice cream or frozen yogurt, 1/4 cup each
6 fresh mint leaves, optional

Steps:

  • Combine the pineapple with juice, lemon juice, sugar and cinnamon in a medium saucepan. Cook over a medium heat, uncovered, stirring occasionally until the sugar is dissolved and the juice is reduced somewhat, about 3 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly.
  • Cut the bananas in half crosswise. Cut each banana half lengthwise, being careful not to cut all the way through. Split the banana halves open and place each one on a small dessert plate. Top each banana with a scoop of ice cream then about 2 1/2 tablespoons of the warm pineapple mixture. Top each with a mint leaf, if using, and serve.
  • Excellent source of: Vitamin C, Manganese
  • Good source of: Vitamin B6, Potassium

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165, Fat 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Cholesterol 9 milligrams, Sodium 26 milligrams, Carbohydrate 38 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2.5 grams

BANANA SPLIT PUDDING



Banana Split Pudding image

Our kids love banana splits, so I came up with this simple dessert which is so easy to prepare.-Sherry Lee, Shelby, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups cold 2% milk
1 package (5.1 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
1 medium firm banana, sliced
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1/4 cup chocolate syrup
1/4 cup chopped pecans
Additional sliced strawberries and bananas, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let set for two minutes or until soft-set. Add the banana, strawberries and pineapple., Transfer to a large serving bowl. Dollop with whipped topping. Drizzle with chocolate syrup; sprinkle with pecans. Top with additional strawberries and bananas if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 305mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

BANANA SPLIT DELIGHT



Banana Split Delight image

I have not been able to find a banana split dessert that did not call for eggs, but there was no baking required. That made me a little leary. This one is egg free and delicious.

Provided by linder

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Banana Dessert Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups graham cracker crumbs
½ cup margarine, melted
¼ cup white sugar
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 (20 ounce) can cherry pie filling
3 bananas, sliced
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
½ cup chopped pecans
¼ cup chocolate syrup

Steps:

  • Combine graham cracker crumbs, margarine, and sugar in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Press cracker mixture into the baking dish with the back of a spoon to form a crust.
  • Stir pineapple, cherry pie filling, bananas, sweetened condensed milk, coconut, and vanilla extract in a large bowl until evenly mixed. Fold whipped topping into pineapple mixture and spread over cracker crush. Sprinkle with pecans and drizzle with ice cream topping. Refrigerate until chilled, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 515.3 calories, Carbohydrate 75.4 g, Cholesterol 11.1 mg, Fat 22.7 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 9.6 g, Sodium 245.7 mg, Sugar 46.3 g

ALL-AMERICAN BANANA SPLIT



All-American Banana Split image

In 1904, the first banana split recipe was made here in Latrobe, Pennsylvania by David Strickler, an apprentice pharmacist at a local drug store. We still use his original formula when we make banana splits in our restaurants. -Melissa Blystone, Valley Dairy

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 5m

Yield 1 serving.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 medium banana, peeled and split lengthwise
1 scoop each vanilla, chocolate and strawberry ice cream
2 tablespoons sliced fresh strawberries or 1 tablespoon strawberry ice cream topping
2 tablespoons pineapple chunks or 1 tablespoon pineapple ice cream topping
2 tablespoons whipped cream
1 tablespoon chopped peanuts
1 tablespoon chocolate syrup
2 maraschino cherries with stems

Steps:

  • Place banana in a dessert dish; place scoops of ice cream between banana. Top with remaining ingredients. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts :

BANANA SPLIT ON A STICK RECIPE BY TASTY



Banana Split On A Stick Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: bananas, chopped nut, chocolate, whipped cream, maraschino cherry

Provided by Matthew Johnson

Categories     Desserts

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 bananas
1 cup chopped nut, we used pecans
1 cup chocolate, melted
whipped cream
maraschino cherry, or toppings of your choice

Steps:

  • Slice a banana into thirds, and then cut each segment in half lengthwise.
  • On a parchment paper-lined sheet tray, place a tablespoon of chopped nuts in a small circle shape.
  • Pour a tablespoon of melted chocolate over the top of the nuts. Lay a popsicle stick on the chocolate, and top the stick with additional melted chocolate.
  • Add two halves of sliced banana facing upwards in the melted chocolate. Repeat with all the other banana splits on a stick.
  • Freeze for at least 2 hours.
  • When frozen solid, add a dollop of whipped cream, and top with a cherry (or any other toppings of your choosing).
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179 calories, Carbohydrate 22 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 14 grams

SOUTHERN STYLE BANANA SPLIT CAKE



Southern Style Banana Split Cake image

This great recipe belonged to my Grandma and requires no cooking.

Provided by Tammy Livingston

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Banana Dessert Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups graham cracker crumbs
¾ cup white sugar
¼ pound butter, melted
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
4 bananas, sliced
1 (15 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 (16 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 (16 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained
12 ounces crushed peanuts

Steps:

  • Combine the graham cracker crumbs, white sugar and melted butter. Mix together and press into a 9x13 inch cake pan; refrigerate until chilled.
  • Beat together the cream cheese and confectioners' sugar; spread over graham cracker crust.
  • Layer bananas and pineapple over cream cheese mixture; cover fruit with whipped topping.
  • Top with cherries and chopped nuts; refrigerate and serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 747.9 calories, Carbohydrate 79.3 g, Cholesterol 61.4 mg, Fat 45.9 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 11.7 g, SaturatedFat 23.4 g, Sodium 262 mg, Sugar 51.3 g

Tips:

  • Choose the perfect bananas: Use ripe, yellow bananas with a few brown spots. These bananas are sweeter and have a creamier texture, making them ideal for banana splits.
  • Keep your ice cream cold: The key to a great banana split is cold, firm ice cream. If your ice cream is too soft, it will melt quickly and make your banana split messy. Keep your ice cream frozen until you're ready to serve it.
  • Use a variety of toppings: The best banana splits have a variety of toppings. This can include anything from chocolate syrup and whipped cream to nuts, sprinkles, and fruit. Get creative and experiment with different combinations to find your perfect banana split.
  • Make it a party: Banana splits are a great dessert to share with friends and family. Set up a banana split bar with all your favorite toppings and let everyone make their own creation.

Conclusion:

Banana splits are a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With a few simple ingredients and a little creativity, you can make a delicious banana split that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give banana splits a try. You won't be disappointed.

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