Description
This Irresistible Banana Split Parfait transforms the classic ice cream parlor treat into an elegant, easy-to-serve dessert. Layers of vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry ice cream are combined with fresh bananas, strawberries, and pineapple, then drizzled with chocolate, strawberry, and caramel sauces. Topped with whipped cream, nuts, sprinkles, and a cherry, this no-bake dessert is ready in just 10 minutes and perfect for parties, celebrations, or treating yourself any day of the week!
Ingredients
4–6 ripe bananas, sliced into rounds
1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
1 pint vanilla ice cream
1 pint chocolate ice cream
1 pint strawberry ice cream
1 cup chocolate sauce
1 cup strawberry sauce or puree
1 cup caramel sauce
2 cups whipped cream (fresh or canned)
½ cup chopped walnuts, pecans, or peanuts
¼ cup rainbow sprinkles
8–10 maraschino cherries with stems
4–6 parfait glasses or sundae dishes
Instructions
1. Chill parfait glasses in the freezer for 15 minutes before assembling. Let ice cream soften at room temperature for 5-10 minutes.
2. Slice bananas into ¼-inch rounds just before assembly. Prepare all other fruits and have sauces ready.
3. Place 4-5 banana slices in the bottom of each chilled glass.
4. Add 2-3 small scoops of vanilla ice cream on top of the bananas.
5. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of chocolate sauce over the vanilla ice cream.
6. Place 3-4 strawberry slices around the inside edge of the glass for visual appeal.
7. Add 2-3 small scoops of chocolate ice cream for the second layer.
8. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of strawberry sauce over the chocolate ice cream.
9. Add another layer of 3-4 banana slices.
10. Top with 2-3 small scoops of strawberry ice cream for the final ice cream layer.
11. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of caramel sauce over the top.
12. Pipe or spoon a generous dollop of whipped cream on top of everything.
13. Sprinkle chopped nuts over the whipped cream for crunch.
14. Add rainbow sprinkles for color and fun.
15. Place pineapple chunks strategically on top for visual appeal.
16. Crown with a maraschino cherry and insert a long parfait spoon.
17. Serve immediately for best texture and presentation. Enjoy your beautiful Irresistible Banana Split parfait!
Notes
Slice bananas just before assembly to prevent browning. If prepping ahead, toss with lemon juice.
Work quickly during assembly to prevent ice cream from melting.
Pre-chill glasses for 15 minutes to slow melting.
Soften ice cream for 5-10 minutes at room temperature for easier scooping.
You can pre-scoop ice cream onto a parchment-lined tray and freeze until assembly time.
Warm thick sauces slightly (10-15 seconds in microwave) for easier drizzling.
Customize ice cream flavors to your preference—traditional uses vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry.
For make-ahead, assemble without whipped cream and toppings, freeze up to 30 minutes, then add final touches before serving.
For a healthier version, use frozen yogurt or nice cream made from frozen bananas.
Each parfait serves 1-2 people depending on glass size and appetite.
Toast nuts before adding for extra flavor and crunch.
- Prep Time: 10
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake Assembly
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 parfait (approximately 12 oz)
- Calories: 685
- Sugar: 78g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 98g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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