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Classic Banana Split
Created by: Howcan Team
Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana
- 3 scoops of vanilla ice cream
- 2 tablespoons of chocolate syrup
- 2 tablespoons of strawberry syrup
- 2 tablespoons of crushed nuts
- Whipped cream
- 1 maraschino cherry
Instructions
- Peel the ripe banana and slice it in half lengthwise. Place the two banana halves in a long dessert dish or banana split boat.
- Place the 3 scoops of vanilla ice cream on top of the banana, placing one scoop in the middle and one on each side.
- Drizzle 2 tablespoons of chocolate syrup over the middle scoop of ice cream, and 2 tablespoons of strawberry syrup over the side scoops.
- Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of crushed nuts over the entire banana split.
- Add a generous dollop of whipped cream on top of each scoop of ice cream.
- Finish by placing a maraschino cherry on top of the whipped cream in the middle of the banana split.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
The banana split is a classic American dessert that originated in Latrobe, Pennsylvania in 1904. It was created by David Strickler, a 23-year-old apprentice pharmacist at Tassel Pharmacy. The traditional banana split consists of a ripe banana split lengthwise and topped with three scoops of ice cream (usually vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry), drizzled with chocolate, strawberry, and pineapple sauces, and finished with whipped cream, nuts, and a cherry on top. Today, the best versions of this iconic dessert can be found in ice cream parlors and diners across the United States. The key to a perfect banana split lies in using high-quality ingredients and balancing the flavors of the ice cream and toppings. Some chefs also experiment with alternative methods, such as using different fruit or ice cream flavors to put their own unique spin on this beloved treat.
10 min
1
450 calories
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