Banana-Split Tart Recipe

Name: Banana-Split Tart
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups vanilla-cookie crumbs; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, 5 of them melted; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1/2 cup sweetened coconut flakes; 1/4 cup sliced almonds; 1 pint vanilla ice cream; 1 1/2 large ripe bananas, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

1
Preheat the oven to 350.
2
In a bowl, combine the cookie crumbs and cinnamon.
3
Stir in the melted butters.
4
Press the crumbs into an 8-inch pie plate and bake for about 6 minutes, until golden.
5
Let cool.
6
In a small saucepan, combine the sugar with 1/2 cup of water and boil for 1 minute.
7
Off the heat, stir in the chocolate and the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter until melted.
8
Stir in the vanilla and cool.
9
On a baking sheet, toast the coconut and almonds for about 5 minutes, or until golden.
10
Scoop the ice cream into the pie shell and drizzle on some of the chocolate sauce.
11
Pool some of the sauce around the ice cream and top with the sliced bananas.
12
Sprinkle with the coconut and almonds and drizzle a bit of the chocolate sauce over all.
13
Chill in the freezer.
14
Serve the pie with the remaining sauce on the side.
15
If the crust sticks, set the pie plate for 30 seconds on a towel moistened with very hot water.
16
Leftover pie may be frozen for up to 2 days.

859

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 cups vanilla-cookie crumbs, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, 5 of them melted, 1/2 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Banana-Split Tart falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Banana-Split Tart

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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