Best 10 Quick Banana Splits Recipes

TRADITIONAL BANANA SPLIT

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!

HOMEMADE BANANA SPLIT

Steps:

• Place ice cream scoops in a row in an oblong dish. Sprinkle almonds around the ice cream, then strawberry slices, and then banana slices. Place 1 cherry on top of each ice cream ball except the middle one. Put whipped cream on the middle ice cream scoop and top with remaining cherry. Drizzle with strawberry syrup.

QUICK BANANA SPLITS

Steps:

• Slice bananas into four dessert dishes. Top each with 1/2 cup of ice cream. Drizzle with chocolate syrup. Sprinkle with nuts; top with cherries.

QUICKIE BANANA SPLIT

Steps:

• Combine the 2 chocolates in the top half of a double boiler set over barely simmering water. Stir constantly until all chocolate is melted, then whisk in the corn syrup and water without removing the double boiler from the heat. Whisk until smooth and shiny. (The sauce can be made up to 24 hours in advance and refrigerated. To re-warm, stir over low heat or heat in a microwave.)
• Whip the heavy cream and add the sugar when the cream starts to grow in volume. Continue whisking until light and fluffy.
• Build a banana split in a tall martini glass by placing a triangle of banana leaf at the back of the glass. Cut banana in half then split them lengthwise. Dip the cut sides in coarse sugar and caramelize with a torch or place under broiler. Lay in the glass like rabbit ears. Add scoops of ice cream, then chocolate sauce, whipped cream and peanuts. Finish with a sprig of mint.

TINY BANANA SPLITS

Steps:

• Line a baking sheet with parchment. Put the chocolate in a small microwave-safe bowl, and microwave in 30-second increments, stirring after each, until smooth. Transfer the melted chocolate to a mug.
• Put the walnuts in another small bowl. Peel the bananas, trim the ends and cut each into six 2-inch pieces. Dip each piece halfway into the chocolate, and let any excess drip off. Roll the chocolate-dipped ends in walnuts, then set them on the prepared baking sheet. Refrigerate to set the chocolate. (The bananas can be refrigerated up to 2 hours.)
• Whip the cream in a small bowl until soft peaks form. Add the preserves, and stir to incorporate. Transfer the mixture to a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip. Pipe a star-shaped dollop on top of each banana. Garnish with a piece of cherry and sprinkles.

BANANA SPLIT DESSERT

Steps:

• In a 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan stir together graham cracker crumbs, 3 tablespoons of the sugar and butter. Press firmly into bottom of pan.
• In large mixing bowl beat cream cheese and remaining sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Spread evenly over crumb crust.
• Slice bananas and place on top of cheese mixture. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup.
• Spoon drained pineapple over bananas. Spread Cool Whip over top. Sprinkle with pecans and cherries. Drizzle with remaining chocolate syrup.
• Refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.

BREAKFAST BANANA SPLIT

Steps:

• Lay sliced banana in a shallow bowl and spoon yogurt over it, then sprinkle with berries and granola.

BANANA SPLIT

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, whip cream and vanilla-bean seeds with a hand mixer until soft peaks form.
• Place 2 banana halves in each of four dishes. Top with 1 scoop each of coffee, chocolate, and hazelnut ice creams. Drizzle with chocolate syrup and caramel sauce. Top with whipped vanilla cream, wet walnuts, and cherries; serve.

SPEEDY BANANA SPLITS

Steps:

• Peel and split the bananas in half lengthways and place on two plates. Top with the scoops of ice cream, drizzle over the sauce and scatter with almonds.

BANANA SPLIT

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine cream and sugar; whip until stiff peaks form. Divide ice cream among 4 bowls. Split bananas lengthwise and arrange around ice cream.
• Pour about 2 tablespoons butterscotch and 2 tablespoons ganache over each serving (refrigerate leftovers for another use). Top with a dollop of whipped cream and a cherry.