National Banana Split Day is usually observed on August 25 in the United States. It's a day for people to indulge in this classic treat and enjoy the combination of flavours and textures that make up a banana split. As you celebrate National Banana Split Day 2023, we at LatestLY have curated an easy recipe that you can try and celebrate the day. Best Recipes To Make Delicious Banana Bread and Enjoy the Day.

A banana split is a popular and classic dessert that consists of a split banana (usually cut lengthwise), typically served in a special dish called a boat. The banana is generally topped with three different flavours of ice cream, traditionally vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry. Various toppings are then added to the ice cream and banana.

Ingredients

One ripe banana, three scoops of ice cream (vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry), chocolate syrup or hot fudge, whipped cream, chopped nuts (such as walnuts or almonds), maraschino cherries

Optional: crushed pineapple, other fruit toppings, sprinkles, caramel sauce, etc.

Instructions

Prepare the Banana

Peel the ripe banana and cut it in half lengthwise and place the two banana halves in a banana split dish or a long serving dish, with one half on each side.

Add the Ice Cream

Place one scoop of vanilla ice cream between the banana halves on one side. One scoop of chocolate ice cream between the banana halves on the other side and one scoop of strawberry ice cream in the middle. How to Bake Banana Bread at Home? Step-by-Step Recipe to Make This Moist Bread Variety (Watch Video).

Add Toppings

Drizzle chocolate syrup or hot fudge over each scoop of ice cream and add a dollop of whipped cream on top of each scoop of ice cream.

Add Finishing Touches

Sprinkle chopped nuts over the whipped cream and place a maraschino cherry on top of each scoop of ice cream.

Optional Toppings

You can add other toppings like crushed pineapple, fresh strawberry slices, caramel sauce, or sprinkles if desired.

Serve and Enjoy

The banana split is now ready to be enjoyed.

You can use a long spoon to dig into the layers of ice cream, banana, and toppings. Customize your banana split with your favourite ice cream flavours and toppings. The recipe is quite versatile, and you can get creative with the combinations to suit your preferences.

Wishing everyone a Happy National Banana Split Day 2023.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Aug 25, 2023 08:13 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).