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Frozen Banana Split Dessert

This Frozen Banana Split Dessert is the perfect ice cream treat. A graham cracker crust layered with bananas, ice cream, fudge, peanuts, and whipped cream!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Freeze1 hour
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Banana Split, No Bake Dessert
Servings: 15
Calories: 740kcal
Author: Echo Blickenstaff

Equipment

  • 11x15 inch pan

Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs divided
  • 4 bananas sliced
  • 1/2 gallon vanilla ice cream softened
  • 1 cup salted peanuts pecans or walnuts would be good too
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups evaporated milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 16 ounces whipped topping

Instructions

  • Cover bottom of 11x15 pan with 3 cups of graham cracker crumbs.
    Glass rectangle dish with pressed graham cracker crumbs for Banana Split Dessert.
  • Layer sliced bananas over crumbs.
    Glass rectangle with sliced bananas on top of graham cracker for Banana Split Dessert.
  • Slice ice cream 1/2 inch thick and place over bananas
    Glass rectangle dish with flattened ice cream for Banana Split Dessert.
  • Sprinkle peanuts over ice cream. Freeze until firm
    Glass dish with a salted peanut layer for Banana Split Dessert.
  • In a saucepan, melt chocolate chips and butter over medium heat. Add powdered sugar and evaporated milk.
    Cook until mixture thickens, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and add vanilla
    Fudge sauce in a small pan drizzling from a wooden spoon for Banana Split Dessert.
  • Let chocolate mixture cool, then pour over ice cream
    Glass rectangle dish with a fudge layer for Banana Split Dessert.
  • Spread whipped topping over the chocolate layer and sprinkle with remaining graham cracker crumbs
    Glass rectangle dish with whipped topping layer for Banana Split Dessert.
  • Freeze until ready to serve
    Glass rectangle dish with Graham cracker crumb on top of Banana Split Dessert.
  • Top with your favorite sundae toppings.
    Banana Split dessert in a dish with cherries on top.

Notes

  • This 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.

Nutrition

Calories: 740kcal | Carbohydrates: 88g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 377mg | Potassium: 672mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 66g | Vitamin A: 832IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 288mg | Iron: 2mg