Best 8 Chocolate Banana Split Dessert Recipes

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Indulge in a delectable treat that combines the classic flavors of chocolate and banana in a luscious dessert experience. The chocolate banana split dessert is a symphony of sweet and creamy indulgence, featuring layers of rich chocolate cake, velvety banana pudding, and fluffy whipped cream. This irresistible dessert is perfect for any occasion, whether you're celebrating a special event or simply craving a delightful treat. With easy-to-follow recipes for each component, you can create this dessert masterpiece in the comfort of your own kitchen. Dive into the delightful world of chocolate and banana flavors and prepare to tantalize your taste buds with this extraordinary dessert.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CHOCOLATE-BANANA SPLIT DESSERT



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We've layered everything you love about a classic banana split sundae into a luscious dessert-with no risk of an ice cream brain freeze.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 4h25m

Yield 24 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

30 vanilla creme-filled chocolate sandwich cookies, finely crushed (about 2-1/2 cups)
6 Tbsp. butter, melted
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
2 Tbsp. cold milk
1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed, divided
4 bananas, sliced
2 pkg. (3.9 oz. each) JELL-O Chocolate Flavor Instant Pudding
3-1/4 cups cold milk
1/3 cup maraschino cherries, halved
1/4 cup chopped toasted walnuts
2 Tbsp. chocolate syrup

Steps:

  • Mix cookie crumbs and butter; press onto bottom of 13x9-inch dish. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Beat cream cheese, sugar and 2 Tbsp. milk in medium bowl with whisk until blended. Stir in 1 cup COOL WHIP; spread over crust. Top with bananas.
  • Beat pudding mixes and 3-1/4 cups milk with whisk 2 min.; spread over bananas. Let stand 5 min. or until thickened; cover with remaining COOL WHIP. Refrigerate 4 hours.
  • Top with cherries, nuts and syrup just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 280 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g

CHOCOLATE-BANANA SPLIT DESSERT



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Make and share this Chocolate-Banana Split Dessert recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chef clb83

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 1 bars, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

30 Oreo cookies, finely crushed
6 tablespoons butter, melted
8 ounces cream cheese
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1 (8 ounce) container whipped topping
4 bananas, sliced
2 (4 ounce) packages chocolate instant pudding
3 1/4 cups milk
1/3 cup red maraschino cherry, halved
1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
2 tablespoons chocolate syrup

Steps:

  • Mix cookie crumbs and butter; press onto bottom of 13 x 9 dish. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Beat cream cheese, sugar and 2 T milk in medium bowl with whisk until well blended. Stir in 1 cup whipped topping; spread over crust. Top with bananas.
  • Beat pudding mixed and 3 1/4 cup milk with whisk, 2 minute spread over bananas. Let stand 5 minutes or until thickened; cover with remaining whipped toppings. Refrigerate 4 hours. Top with cherries, nuts and syrup just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.9, Fat 13.6, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 30.5, Sodium 294.9, Carbohydrate 30, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 19.1, Protein 3.5

CRISPY CHOCOLATE BANANA "SPLIT"



Crispy Chocolate Banana

Provided by Ming Tsai

Categories     dessert

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 bananas, split into thirds along its natural seam
4 lumpia wrappers
1/2 cup toasted almond slices, save some for garnish
1 egg beaten with 2 tablespoons water (eggwash)
1/4 cup powdered sugar
Top notch vanilla ice cream
1 cup Semisweet Chocolate, small pieces
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup whipped cream
1/4 cup cocoa powder for garnish

Steps:

  • Lay out a wrapper and put together the banana filled with the almonds. Roll like a springroll and seal with eggwash. Fry at 350 degrees until GB&D (Golden Brown and Delicious!). Sprinkle with powdered sugar. To make ganache, scald cream and add to the chocolate. Stir until completely melted.
  • PLATING Place 3 scoops ice cream in a banana boat. Top with fried banana slice on the bias. Top with whipped cream, almonds and drizzle with ganache. Wine Suggestion: Veuve Cliqut Demi Sec

CRISPY CHOCOLATE BANANA 'SPLIT'



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Provided by Ming Tsai

Categories     dessert

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 lumpia wrappers
4 bananas, split into thirds along its natural seam
1/2 cup toasted almond slices, save some for garnish
1 egg beaten with 2 tablespoons water (egg wash)
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 cup semisweet chocolate, small pieces
Top notch vanilla ice cream
1/2 cup whipped cream
1/4 cup cocoa powder for garnish

Steps:

  • Lay out a wrapper and put together the banana filled with the almonds. Roll like a spring roll and seal with egg wash. Fry at 350 degrees until golden brown and delicious. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. To make ganache, scald cream and add to the chocolate. Stir until completely melted.
  • PLATING Place 3 scoops ice cream in a banana boat. Top with fried banana slice on the bias. Top with whipped cream, almonds and drizzle with ganache.
  • Wine Suggestion: Veuve Cliqut Demi Sec

CHOCOLATE BANANA SPLITS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Cut a small piece off the curved side of 4 unpeeled bananas so they can sit flat, then make a deep slit down the center of the other side through the peel. Place each on a sheet of foil. Open the slits and brush the bananas with melted butter, then sprinkle with sugar and stuff each with 1 ounce chopped semisweet chocolate. Fold in the sides of the foil and seal to form a packet. Grill over high heat until the chocolate melts, 6 to 8 minutes. To serve, open the peels and top with chocolate ice cream, whipped cream, nuts and a maraschino cherry.

BANANA SPLIT DESSERT



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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.

CHOCOLATE-BANANA SPLIT DESSERT



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Sugar free chocolate pudding is layered with bananas, then garnished with COOL WHIP and walnuts for an oh-so-easy dessert. Just wait for the compliments.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 30m

Yield Makes 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups cold fat-free milk
1 pkg. (2.1 oz.) JELL-O Chocolate Flavor Sugar Free Fat Free Instant Pudding
2 bananas, sliced
1/2 cup thawed COOL WHIP LITE Whipped Topping
1 Tbsp. chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Beat milk and pudding mix with whisk 2 min.; spoon 1/2 evenly into 4 dessert dishes.
  • Top with bananas and remaining pudding.
  • Refrigerate 15 min. Top with COOL WHIP and nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Fat 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 2.408 mg, Sodium 230 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 7 g

SOUTHERN STYLE BANANA SPLIT CAKE



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This great recipe belonged to my Grandma and requires no cooking.

Provided by Tammy Livingston

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Banana Dessert Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups graham cracker crumbs
¾ cup white sugar
¼ pound butter, melted
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
4 bananas, sliced
1 (15 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 (16 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 (16 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained
12 ounces crushed peanuts

Steps:

  • Combine the graham cracker crumbs, white sugar and melted butter. Mix together and press into a 9x13 inch cake pan; refrigerate until chilled.
  • Beat together the cream cheese and confectioners' sugar; spread over graham cracker crust.
  • Layer bananas and pineapple over cream cheese mixture; cover fruit with whipped topping.
  • Top with cherries and chopped nuts; refrigerate and serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 747.9 calories, Carbohydrate 79.3 g, Cholesterol 61.4 mg, Fat 45.9 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 11.7 g, SaturatedFat 23.4 g, Sodium 262 mg, Sugar 51.3 g

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use a high-quality dark chocolate or semisweet chocolate.
  • If you don't have chocolate chips, you can chop up a chocolate bar into small pieces.
  • Feel free to get creative with your toppings! Some other great options include chopped nuts, sprinkles, whipped cream, or a drizzle of caramel sauce.
  • To make your dessert look more professional, use a piping bag to create swirls of chocolate sauce on top.
  • If you're short on time, you can use store-bought vanilla ice cream instead of making your own.

Conclusion:

This chocolate banana split dessert is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. It's sure to be a hit with both kids and adults alike. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give this recipe a try!

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