Indulge yourself with a delicious ice cream-based dessert, the Banana Split, on August 25th, as it’s National Banana Split Day!
A banana split is a dessert featuring a banana split lengthwise (hence the name), topped with scoops of vanilla, strawberry, and chocolate ice cream. It’s typically dressed with chocolate, strawberry, and pineapple toppings, whipped cream, nuts, and a maraschino cherry.
The banana split was first invented by David Evans Strickler, a 23-year-old pharmacy student from Pennsylvania, in 1904. Soon after its invention, other ice cream makers and restaurant owners began serving similar treats in Boston, Massachusetts, and Wilmington, Ohio. Walgreens, a drugstore chain, helped to popularize the new dessert.
Banana Split Recipe
To celebrate National Banana Split Day, make this delightful treat that’s easy to prepare:
- Peel a medium banana and split it lengthwise, placing it in a dessert dish.
- Place 1 scoop each of chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry ice cream between the banana halves.
- Top with 2 teaspoons of sliced fresh strawberries, 2 tablespoons of pineapple, 2 tablespoons of whipped cream, 1 tablespoon of chocolate syrup, and 1 tablespoon of chopped peanuts.
- Garnish with 3 maraschino cherries with stems. Celebrate National Banana Split Day with friends and family by enjoying this delicious dessert!