Banana Splits

A banana split is an ice cream-based dessert. In its classic form it is served in a long dish called a "boat". It was reportedly invented in 1907 by Ernest Hazard .

A banana is cut in two lengthwise (hence the split) and laid in the dish. Variations abound, but the classic banana split is made with one scoop each of vanilla, chocolate and strawberry ice cream served in a row on the split banana. Pineapple topping is spooned over the vanilla ice cream, chocolate syrup over the chocolate, and strawberry topping over the strawberry. It is garnished with whipped cream, crushed nuts, and maraschino cherries.

1 banana per person
1 scoop each of vanilla , chocolate and strawberry ice cream
Chocolate syrup, or use Hershey's
Pineapple topping (or butterscoth if you prefer)
Strawberry topping
Whipped cream
Toasted and crushed walnuts
Maraschino cherries