Banana Split Freezer Dessert
This make-ahead Banana Split Freezer Dessert is a frozen dessert layered with ice cream, chocolate, whipped cream, and graham cracker crust.
Ingredients
- 3-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 2/3 cup butter, melted
- 4 to 5 medium bananas, sliced
- ½ gallon Neapolitan ice cream
- 1 cup chopped pecans , or walnuts
- 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 pint heavy whipping cream, (or use 2 cups Cool Whip and don't add powdered sugar or vanilla)
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Equipment
Instructions
Make the graham cracker crust:
- In a small bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Set aside ½ cup; press remaining crumbs into a 15x10x 1-in. pan.
Make the dessert:
- Slice bananas and layer over crust. Cut ice cream width-wise into ten slices; place over bananas. Spread edges of ice cream to cover banana slices, and form a smooth layer. Sprinkle with nuts. Cover and freeze until firm, about 1 hour.
- In a large saucepan, melt chocolate chips and butter; stir until smooth. Pour over ice cream; freeze until firm, another hour.
- In a large bowl, whip cream until stiff peaks form; add powdered sugar and vanilla and mix. OPTIONAL to use 2 cups Cool Whip (don't add powdered sugar or vanilla.)
- Spread whipped cream over chocolate layer. Top with reserved crumbs. Freeze! (will keep for several weeks).
- Remove from freezer about 10 minutes before serving. Cut into squares and enjoy! Optional to top with a strawberry or fresh fruit.
Notes
reposted from June 2018
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 647kcal, Carbohydrates: 56g, Protein: 8g, Fat: 47g, Saturated Fat: 26g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 14g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 110mg, Sodium: 258mg, Potassium: 538mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 41g, Vitamin A: 1369IU, Vitamin C: 4mg, Calcium: 172mg, Iron: 2mg