Summer Sweets: 5 Twists on the Banana Split

The banana split is such a classic summer dessert. We have fond childhood memories of soft bananas cradling scoops of ice cream topped with mounds of whipped cream and fudge sauce. And a few maraschino cherries, of course. Well, here are five slightly different takes on the banana split that might just tempt us away from our old favorite!

We'll never completely let go of our love for the classic banana split, but right now we're in the mood for something with a little more pizazz! We've flagged these recipes to try soon:

• Banana Split Ice Cream Sandwiches from Taste of Home
• Banana Split Cocktail from DrinkSwap
• Banana Split Blondies from Omnomicon
• Banana Split Pie from Epicurious
• Grilled Banana Split with Hot Fudge and Rum Caramel Sauce from Martha Stewart (pictured above)

Do you have a favorite banana split variation? Or do you stay true to the classic sundae?

(Image: Martha Stewart)

Comments (4)

I feel like there's a potential variation to be made involving the frozen banana ice cream from a few days ago...

posted by gourmandizzy on August 21st 2009 at 12:35pm
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Agreed! Some sort of Inside Out Banana Split, perhaps...

posted by EmmaC on August 21st 2009 at 1:01pm
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I had the Best. Banana Split. Ever at, of all places, Gautreau's in New Orleans. The bananas were bruleed, which was genius, but what made it for me was some kind of banana cookie?/brownie? on the bottom of the sundae. Tasted like banana bread, but more the texture of a soft cookie or chewy brownie. It was scrumptious with ice cream melting into it. That was about it -- a little drizzle of chocolate, nothing dayglo. Amazing.

posted by amyeliz on August 21st 2009 at 9:35pm
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I have never had a banana split. I must remedy this immediately.

posted by Emily G. on August 24th 2009 at 12:46pm
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