Frozen Banana Split Dessert

Frozen Banana Split Dessert is the perfect sweet treat for feeding a crowd. All the classic banana split flavors, layered into an easy-to-make layered dessert that feeds It is easy to make, fun to decorate and even more delicious to eat! And since one recipe makes up to 24 servings, it’s an inexpensive dessert too!

Ingredients in Frozen Banana Split

This luscious layered dessert tastes like a bite of a banana split or ice cream sundae. And it’s so easy to make! Here’s what you need:

Graham cracker crumbs – 3 ½ cups crushed crackers, divided. You’ll use some for an even layer at the bottom of pan, and also more to sprinkle on top. Bananas – about four large bananas, sliced Vanilla ice cream – an entire half gallon, softened so you can easily get scoops of ice cream out and work with them. Salted peanuts – one cup, or more if you like extra crunch. You can use any kind of nuts you like: pecans or walnuts would be so good too Chocolate chips – use any brand you like and any flavor! Semi-sweet, milk, dark, etc. Butter or Margarine – half cup or one cube Powdered sugar – two cups Evaporated milk – NOT sweetened condensed milk. The evaporated milk, butter, powdered sugar and chocolate will fold together to make the most divine hot fudge mixture. Vanilla extract – one teaspoon Whipped topping – make your own homemade whipped cream or use a tub of Cool Whip for convenience. Maraschino cherries – Optional, but it’s always fun to have a jar maraschino cherries on hand to make a dessert or ice cream sundae extra special.

Where did this Recipe Come From?

When my daughter turned 21, we had a big family dinner to celebrate. I thought after 20 years of cake, she might like something a little different. So, I dug through my binder of tattered, treasured recipes to see if I could find a fun idea for dessert. This recipe jumped out at me as a unique spin on a banana split cake. It’s like the best of both worlds: a cake and delicious ice cream treat. So yummy!

Easy Make-Ahead Dessert

Frozen Banana Split Cake is super easy to make ahead of time when prepping for an event or party. It needs at least an hour to freeze appropriately, but you can keep it in the freezer for up to two days before serving. Once you’re ready to enjoy it, just pull the banana split dessert out of the freezer and start slicing.

Addition/Substitution Ideas

When I made this recipe for my daughter, I stuck to the ingredients in the original recipe. But you can get more creative and make this dessert a little different every time you make it!

Sliced strawberries Fresh pineapple or canned pineapple chunks Chocolate Syrup Raspberries Caramel sauce Sprinkles

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