Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 pre-made graham cracker crust
- 1 pint vanilla ice cream
- 1 pint chocolate ice cream
- 1 pint strawberry ice cream
- 2 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup chocolate syrup
- 1/2 cup strawberry syrup
- Whipped cream
- Maraschino cherries
Special equipment needed:
- Electric mixer
- Freezer-safe container with lid
- Plastic wrap
Step-by-step instructions:
1. Soften each pint of ice cream by leaving them at room temperature for 10-15 minutes.
2. Using an electric mixer, whip each pint of ice cream separately until smooth and creamy.
3. Spread the vanilla ice cream evenly on the bottom of the graham cracker crust.
4. Layer the sliced bananas on top of the vanilla ice cream.
5. Add the chopped walnuts on top of the bananas.
6. Drizzle the chocolate syrup over the walnuts.
7. Spread the chocolate ice cream evenly on top of the chocolate syrup.
8. Layer the sliced strawberries on top of the chocolate ice cream.
9. Drizzle the strawberry syrup over the strawberries.
10. Spread the strawberry ice cream evenly on top of the strawberry syrup.
11. Cover the pie with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm.
12. When ready to serve, remove the plastic wrap and top the pie with whipped cream and maraschino cherries.
Time:
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 4 hours (freezing time)
Temperature:
Freeze at 0°F (-18°C)
Serving size:
8 servings
Nutritional information:
Calories: 420
Fat: 22g
Carbohydrates: 54g
Protein: 6g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Use any other type of nut instead of walnuts.
- Use any other type of syrup instead of chocolate and strawberry syrup.
Variations:
- Use different flavors of ice cream.
- Add crushed pineapple or other fruits to the layers.
- Add a layer of crushed graham crackers or cookies.
Tips and tricks:
- Soften the ice cream before whipping to make it easier to mix.
- Use a spatula to spread the ice cream evenly.
- Freeze the pie for at least 4 hours to ensure it is firm enough to slice.
Storage instructions:
Keep the pie covered with plastic wrap in the freezer for up to 1 week.
Reheating instructions:
Do not reheat. Serve frozen.
Presentation ideas:
Serve the pie on a decorative platter or cake stand.
Garnishes:
Top with whipped cream and maraschino cherries.
Pairings:
Serve with a glass of cold milk or a cup of hot coffee.
Suggested side dishes:
Serve with fresh fruit or a side salad.
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the ice cream is too hard to spread, let it soften for a few more minutes.
- If the pie is too soft, freeze it for a longer period of time.
Food safety advice:
- Make sure the ice cream is stored at the correct temperature.
- Use clean utensils and containers to avoid contamination.
Food history:
The banana split was invented in Pennsylvania in 1904.
Flavor profiles:
Sweet, creamy, fruity, nutty, chocolatey, and tangy.
Serving suggestions:
Serve cold.
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