Drug Store Banana Split
Indulge in a blast from the past with the classic Drug Store Banana Split, a nostalgic dessert that combines timeless flavors and old-fashioned charm. This treat features a perfectly ripe banana sliced lengthwise to cradle three luscious scoops of ice cream—vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry—each topped with its own signature sauce: tangy pineapple, rich hot fudge, and sweet strawberry. Piled high with whipped cream, a sprinkle of crunchy chopped peanuts, and three bright maraschino cherries, this retro delight is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking required, this iconic dessert is perfect for recreating the soda fountain magic right in your kitchen. Whether you’re treating your family or entertaining guests, serve this banana split in its classic "boat" dish for a trip down memory lane that satisfies every sweet tooth!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 whole Banana
- 1 scoop Vanilla ice cream
- 1 scoop Chocolate ice cream
- 1 scoop Strawberry ice cream
- 2 tablespoons Pineapple topping
- 2 tablespoons Hot fudge sauce
- 2 tablespoons Strawberry sauce
- 1 cup Whipped cream
- 2 tablespoons Chopped peanuts
- 3 whole Maraschino cherries
Instructions
Peel the banana and slice it lengthwise in half to create two long pieces. Place the two halves in a long, shallow serving dish (traditionally called a boat) with the flat sides facing up.
Place a scoop of vanilla ice cream in the center of the dish, nestled between the two banana halves.
Add a scoop of chocolate ice cream to one side of the vanilla and a scoop of strawberry ice cream to the other side, arranging them in a row.
Drizzle the pineapple topping over the vanilla ice cream, the hot fudge sauce over the chocolate ice cream, and the strawberry sauce over the strawberry ice cream.
Add a dollop of whipped cream on top of each scoop of ice cream.
Sprinkle the chopped peanuts evenly over the entire dessert.
Top each dollop of whipped cream with a maraschino cherry.
Serve immediately with a long spoon and enjoy this timeless treat!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1031 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 47.6 g | 61% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.2 g | 126% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 115 mg | 38% | |
| Sodium | 197 mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 141.2 g | 51% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.0 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 116.5 g | ||
| Protein | 14.1 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 270 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 1053 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
