Best 10 Banana Split Dessert Recipes

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Indulge in a nostalgic treat with our delectable Banana Split Dessert recipes! This classic dish transports you back to childhood memories of ice cream parlors and summer fairs. Our collection features a variety of mouthwatering variations, each offering a unique twist on the traditional banana split. From the classic three-scoop extravaganza to elegant parfaits and refreshing summer salads, our recipes cater to every taste and occasion. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the timeless flavors of banana, ice cream, and whipped cream, all coming together in a symphony of sweetness.

**Recipes inside the article:**

1. Classic Banana Split:
- Relive the magic of the original banana split with our step-by-step guide to creating this iconic dessert. Three scoops of your favorite ice cream flavors, nestled between a split banana, topped with whipped cream, chocolate, strawberry, and pineapple sauces, and a cherry on top.

2. Banana Split Parfaits:
- Elevate your banana split experience with these elegant parfaits. Layers of ice cream, banana slices, and your favorite toppings are arranged in individual glasses, creating a visually stunning and delicious treat.

3. Banana Split Summer Salad:
- Transform the classic banana split into a refreshing summer salad. This recipe combines mixed greens, sliced banana, berries, chopped nuts, and a drizzle of our homemade banana split dressing, creating a light and flavorful dish that's perfect for warm days.

4. Mini Banana Split Bites:
- Create bite-sized versions of the banana split for a fun and easy party appetizer or dessert. These mini treats feature banana slices, ice cream, and toppings arranged on skewers or toothpicks, making them perfect for easy serving.

5. Banana Split Smoothie:
- Start your day with a delicious and nutritious banana split smoothie. This recipe blends banana, ice cream, milk, yogurt, and your favorite toppings into a creamy and refreshing drink, providing a delightful way to enjoy a banana split on the go.

6. Decadent Chocolate Banana Split:
- Indulge in a chocolate lover's dream with our decadent chocolate banana split. This recipe features chocolate ice cream, chocolate sauce, chocolate chips, and a drizzle of melted chocolate, creating a rich and indulgent treat that will satisfy any chocolate craving.

7. Tropical Banana Split:
- Transport yourself to a tropical paradise with our tropical banana split. This recipe combines tropical ice cream flavors, such as pineapple, coconut, and mango, with fresh tropical fruits and a garnish of mint, creating a vibrant and refreshing dessert experience.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

GRAHAM CRACKER BANANA SPLIT DESSERT



Graham Cracker Banana Split Dessert image

My father-in-law is diabetic, but this creamy pudding dessert is one treat he can eat. It has all the flavors of a true banana split. -Ann Jansen, Depere, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups reduced-fat graham cracker crumbs (about 10 whole crackers)
5 tablespoons reduced-fat margarine, melted
1 can (12 ounces) cold reduced-fat evaporated milk
3/4 cup cold fat-free milk
2 packages (1 ounce each) sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix
2 medium firm bananas,sliced
1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed
3 tablespoons chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons chocolate syrup
5 maraschino cherries, quartered

Steps:

  • Combine cracker crumbs and margarine; press into a 13-in. x 9-in. dish coated with cooking spray. , In a large bowl, whisk the evaporated milk, fat-free milk and pudding mixes for 2 minutes (mixture will be thick). , Spread pudding evenly over crust. Layer with bananas, pineapple and whipped topping. Sprinkle with nuts; drizzle with chocolate syrup. Top with cherries. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 312mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BANANA SPLIT DESSERT



Banana Split Dessert image

Here's a mouthwatering make-ahead dessert that looks scrumptious...and tastes as good as it looks!-Mrs. Elmer Thorsheim, Radcliffe, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 25 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
2/3 cup butter, melted
4 to 5 medium bananas
1/2 gallon Neapolitan ice cream (block carton)
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup (6 ounces) chocolate chips
1/2 cup butter
1 pint heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine crumbs and melted butter. Set aside 1/2 cup; press remaining crumbs into a 15x10x1-in. pan. Slice bananas widthwise and layer over crust. Cut ice cream widthwise into 10 slices; place over bananas. Spread edges of ice cream slices to cover banana and form a smooth layer. Sprinkle with nuts. Cover and freeze until firm. , In a large saucepan, melt chocolate chips and butter; stir until smooth. Pour over ice cream; freeze until firm. , In a large bowl, whip cream until stiff peaks form; spread over chocolate layer. Top with reserved crumbs. Store in freezer (will keep for several weeks). Remove from freezer about 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 406 calories, Fat 26g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 204mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

BANANA SPLIT DESSERT (4 POINTS * LOW FAT & LOW SUGAR)



Banana Split Dessert (4 Points * Low Fat & Low Sugar) image

Here's a lower-fat and sugar version of the popular Banana Split Dessert. One serving has approx 194 calories and 6 grams of fat. That's about 4 weight watcher's points.

Provided by Pam-I-Am

Categories     Gelatin

Time 1h20m

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups low fat graham cracker crumbs
5 tablespoons reduced fat margarine, melted
1 (12 ounce) can fat-free evaporated milk
1/4 cup nonfat milk, cold
2 (3 ounce) packages sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix
4 medium bananas, sliced
1 (20 ounce) can unsweetened crushed canned pineapple, drained
8 ounces fat-free cool whip
3 tablespoons walnuts, chopped
1/4 cup chocolate syrup
10 maraschino cherries, quartered

Steps:

  • Combine cracker crumbs and margarine; press on the bottom of a 9 x 13 dish coated with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a bowl, combine the milks and the pudding mixes and whisk for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened.
  • Spread pudding evenly over crust. Layer with bananas, drained pineapple and then whipped topping.
  • Sprinkle with nuts; drizzle with chocolate syrup and top with cherries.
  • Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Cut into 15 servings.

STRAWBERRY BANANA SPLIT DESSERT (NO BAKE)



Strawberry Banana Split Dessert (No Bake) image

Recipe is from Taste of Home's April/May 1999 edition. They call it a "cake", but there is no flour or cake mix. . .definitely more of a light dessert!!! This is delightful and perfect for spring/summer picnics and parties. Young and old alike love this one! NOTE: Cooking time listed is actually chill time in the fridge, not actually cooking time since this is a no bake recipe.

Provided by januarybride

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 32 squares)
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 large firm bananas, cut into 1/4 inch slices
2 (8 ounce) cans crushes pineapple, drained
2 quarts fresh strawberries, sliced
2 cups Cool Whip
1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Combine the crumbs, butter and sugar; press into an ungreased 13in x 9in x 2in dish. Chill for 1 hour.
  • In a mixing bowl, cream butter, confectioners' sugar, milk and vanilla. Spread over the crust; chill for 30 more minutes.
  • Layer with bananas, then ineapple, then strawberries.
  • Carefully spread on Cool Whip and sprinkle with nuts. Chill until ready to serve.

BANANA SPLIT PUDDING DESSERT



Banana Split Pudding Dessert image

This is a recipe I created based on another dessert I once ate. It is a really fun dessert to make with your kids because there is very little actual 'cooking'.

Provided by PEGT2865

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Banana Dessert Recipes

Time 3h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped pecans
½ cup butter, melted
1 (8 ounce) carton frozen whipped topping (such as Cool Whip®), divided
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 (15 ounce) can crushed pineapple
3 cups milk
2 (2.5 ounce) box instant vanilla pudding mix
1 ½ cups sliced strawberries
2 bananas, sliced
chocolate syrup, or to taste
12 maraschino cherries

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine flour, pecans, and butter in a bowl; press into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until crust is lightly browned, about 20 minutes. Cool completely.
  • Mix 1 1/2 cups whipped topping, cream cheese, and confectioners' sugar together in a bowl; spread over cooled crust. Layer pineapple over cream cheese mixture layer.
  • Beat milk and pudding mixes together in a bowl until thickened and creamy; fold in bananas and spread over pineapple. Layer strawberries over pudding mixture; top with remaining whipped topping. Refrigerate until completely chilled, about 2 hours.
  • Drizzle chocolate syrup over whipped topping layer and arrange the cherries equally apart from each other so each piece gets 1 cherry.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 468.7 calories, Carbohydrate 53.5 g, Cholesterol 45.7 mg, Fat 27.1 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 14.5 g, Sodium 311 mg, Sugar 36.5 g

BANANA SPLIT DESSERT PIZZA



Banana Split Dessert Pizza image

Tip: Crust and filling can be made in advance and held until ready to assemble. Cover crust and store at room temperature; store filling in refrigerator. Best if eaten the same day as assembled.

Provided by looneytunesfan

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 1 pizza

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk (NOT evaporated milk)
1/2 cup sour cream
6 tablespoons lemon juice, divided
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened, plus
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine, softened and divided
1/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup nuts, chopped
3 medium bananas, sliced and divided
1 (8 ounce) can sliced pineapple, drained and cut in half
10 -12 maraschino cherries, drained and patted dry
additional chopped nuts (to garnish)
1 (1 ounce) semi-sweet chocolate baking square

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F In medium bowl, combine sweetened condensed milk, sour cream, 4 tablespoons lemon juice and vanilla; mix well. Chill.
  • In large bowl, beat 1/2 cup butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add flour and 3/4 cup nuts; mix well.
  • On lightly greased pizza pan or baking sheet, press dough into 12-inch circle, forming rim around edge. Prick with fork. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool.
  • Arrange 2 sliced bananas on cooled crust. Spoon filling evenly over bananas. Dip remaining banana slices in remaining 2 tablespoons lemon juice; arrange on top along with pineapple, cherries and additional nuts.
  • In small saucepan, over low heat, melt chocolate with remaining 1 tablespoon butter; drizzle over pie. Chill thoroughly. Store leftovers covered in refrigerator.

LOW FAT BANANA SPLIT DESSERT



Low Fat Banana Split Dessert image

I found this recipe in a magazine and changed it to make a low fat and lower sugar version! Im sure you could substitute sugar for Splenda or reduce amount of sugar if desired although I haven't tried it

Provided by LWOOD147

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h25m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/2 cups crushed graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup melted butter
2 (8 ounce) packages fat free cream cheese
3/4 cup sugar
2 (4 ounce) packages fat-free sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix
2 cups cold skim milk
4 -5 ripe bananas
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
2 cups fat-free cool whip, divided
chopped nuts (optional)

Steps:

  • Mix cracker crumbs and butter. pat into a 9x13 pan. Freeze 10 min
  • Combine cream cheese and sugar in bowl beat with electric mixer until blended.
  • Carefully spread mixture over crust.
  • Top cream cheese mixture with drained pineapple.
  • Slice bananas 1/4 to 1/8in think and place over pineapple keeping the slices as close as possible.
  • Mix pudding mix and milk in another bowl and mix until thickened. Fold in 1c cool whip.
  • Spread pudding mixture over bananas
  • Top with remaining cool whip. Can add more than 1c if you'd like.
  • Garnish with chopped nuts and additional banana slices in desired.
  • Refridgerate 3 hours.

BANANA SPLIT CAKE DESSERT



Banana Split Cake Dessert image

Make an already delicious dessert even better with the addition of moist cake slices!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix
1 box (4-serving size) banana instant pudding and pie filling mix
2/3 cup buttermilk
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 eggs
2 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)
1 1/2 quarts (6 cups) vanilla ice cream
1 box (10 oz) frozen sweetened sliced strawberries, thawed
3/4 cup hot fudge sauce
3/4 cup Cool Whip frozen whipped topping, thawed
12 maraschino cherries with stems

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with baking spray with flour. In large bowl, beat cake ingredients with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes. Pour into pan.
  • Bake 48 to 55 minutes or until deep golden brown and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely, about 1 hour. Cut cake in half lengthwise, then cut crosswise 11 times to make a total of 24 slices.
  • Place 1 or 2 cake slices in each parfait glass or banana split dish. Top each serving with 2 small scoops of ice cream. Spoon strawberries over one scoop. Drizzle hot fudge sauce over other scoop. Top each with whipped topping and cherry. Store cake covered.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 3 1/2, ServingSize 1 Serving, TransFat 0 g

BANANA SPLIT "CAKE" DESSERT



Banana Split

This is a yummy "cake" in which no oven is required. The actual prep time is approximately 15 minutes, with a refrigeration time of 5 hours. In my opinion, a banana split isn't complete without strawberries, so I added them to the original recipe (not shown in photo). I'm not a big fan of whipped topping alone, so I added 6...

Provided by S I

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 5h15m

Number Of Ingredients 15

CRUST
1 1/2 c graham cracker crumbs
1/2 c granulated sugar
1/2 c butter or margarine, melted
FILLING
2 pkg (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
1 c granulated sugar
1 can(s) (20 oz) crushed pineapple, drained
6 medium bananas
2 c cold milk
2 pkg (4 serving each) vanilla instant pudding
2 c cool whip whipped topping, thawed
1 pt fresh strawberries, sliced
6 oz cream cheese, softened
1 c pecans, chopped

Steps:

  • 1. In a small bowl, mix together the crumbs, 1/4 c. sugar, and the butter; press onto bottom of a 13x9-inch pan. Freeze for 10 minutes.
  • 2. Beat 2 (8 oz) cream cheese and remaining 1 c. sugar with an electric mixer until well blended and smooth. Spread mixture over the crust; top with the pineapple. Slice 4 of the bananas and arrange over the pineapple.
  • 3. Pour the milk into a large bowl. Add the pudding mixes and beat with a whisk for 2 minutes or until well blended and the mixture thickens. Stir in 1 cup of Cool Whip; spread mixture over the banana layer. Arrange the sliced strawberries over the pudding layer.
  • 4. Beat the remaining 6 oz. cream cheese and remaining 1 cup Cool Whip together until smooth; spread over the strawberry layer. Sprinkle with pecans. Refrigerate for 5 hours. Just before serving, slice the remaining 2 bananas and arrange over the dessert.

LOW CALORIE BANANA SPLIT DESSERT



Low Calorie Banana Split Dessert image

This is a very good low calorie fruit dessert.

Provided by BETTY DAVIDSON

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 11

16 oz fat free cream cheese
1 box sugar free vanilla pudding
8 oz fat free cool whip
2 c graham crackers, crushed
1/4 c light butter
40 oz crushed pineapple, drained
16 oz strawberries sliced
16 oz fat free cool whip
1 jar(s) maraschino cherries
1/4 c chopped pecans
1/4 c fat free caramel sauce

Steps:

  • 1. Beat Cream Cheese, Vanilla Pudding and 8 Oz Cool Whip together and chill. Mix Graham Crackers and butter together and put in 9x13 sprayed pan. Layer with Cream Cheese mixture, crushed pineapple, sliced strawberries, 16 Oz cool whip, sprinkle cherries, nuts and caramel sauce or fudge sauce.

Tips:

  • Choose ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your banana split dessert will be.
  • Use high-quality ice cream: The ice cream is the star of the show in a banana split, so make sure to use a brand and flavor that you love.
  • Don't skimp on the toppings: The toppings are what make a banana split special, so don't be afraid to load it up with your favorites. Some classic toppings include whipped cream, chocolate syrup, and chopped nuts.
  • Serve immediately: Banana splits are best enjoyed immediately after they are made, so don't let them sit around for too long before digging in.

Conclusion:

Banana splits are a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be customized to suit any taste. Whether you like your banana split simple or loaded with toppings, there is a recipe in this article that is sure to please. So next time you are looking for a delicious and easy dessert, give one of these banana split recipes a try.

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