Banana Splits Recipe

Name: Banana Splits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Wet walnuts:; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup heavy cream; 1/2 cup walnut pieces; Chocolate sauce:; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1/2 teaspoon instant-coffee granules; 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; Pineapple sauce:; 2 cups drained canned pineapple chunks; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon grated orange zest; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; Strawberry sauce:; 1 pound strawberries, sliced; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon grated orange zest; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; Sundaes:; 8 bananas; 4 pints vanilla ice cream; 1 cup heavy cream, whipped; 16 maraschino cherries

Servings: persons

Wet walnuts:
1 cup sugar
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup walnut pieces
Chocolate sauce:
1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon instant-coffee granules
8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pineapple sauce:
2 cups drained canned pineapple chunks
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 teaspoon cornstarch
Strawberry sauce:
1 pound strawberries, sliced
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
2 teaspoons cornstarch
Sundaes:
8 bananas
4 pints vanilla ice cream
1 cup heavy cream, whipped
16 maraschino cherries

1
Make wet walnuts: Stir 1/4 cup water and sugar over medium-high heat until boiling and sugar dissolves. Simmer until syrup turns a deep amber color, 6 minutes. Remove from heat; whisk in cream. Return to heat; stir until smooth. Add nuts and pour into a bowl; let cool.
2
Make chocolate sauce: Warm cream, butter and coffee until simmering. Remove from heat. Add chocolate; stir until smooth. Stir in vanilla; let cool.
3
Make pineapple sauce: Bring all ingredients and 1/3 cup water to boil over medium-high heat, stirring. Simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes, until thickened. Pulse in a food processor until chunky. Pour into a bowl; cool.
4
Make strawberry sauce: Cook all ingredients in 1/4 cup water over medium heat, stirring, until strawberries begin to break up, 10 minutes. Pour into a bowl; cool.
5
Assemble splits: Divide bananas, ice cream and sauces among dishes; top with whipped cream and cherries.

2064

kcal

Calories

104

Fat

219

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
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 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Wet walnuts:, 1 cup sugar, 1 cup heavy cream, 1/2 cup walnut pieces, and more.

Yes, Banana Splits falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Banana Splits

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