Frozen Banana Split Pie
Source of Recipe
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Recipe Introduction
Frozen desserts are perfect for make-ahead treats. Garnish this frozen
delight just before serving, and give everyone an ice-cream parlor masterpiece.
List of Ingredients
For the Sauce:
4 squares (4 ounces) semisweet chocolate
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
For the Crust:
1 (6-inch) prepared chocolate cookie crumb crust
For the Filling and Topping:
1 pint chocolate ice cream
3 bananas, divided
1 pint strawberry ice cream or sorbet
1 pint butter brickle or vanilla ice cream
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts, divided
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar
maraschino cherries with stems
Recipe
Making the Sauce:
1. In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate and butter; add
sugar. Gradually add milk. Simmer, stirring frequently until thickened,
about 6 minutes. Let cool.
Assembling the Pie:
1. Place chocolate ice cream in refrigerator to soften slightly, about 15
minutes. Peel and thinly slice 2 bananas. Arrange banana slices in the
prepared piecrust. Spoon softened chocolate ice cream evenly over banana
layer; top with 1/3 cup chocolate sauce. Freeze until firm, about 1 hour.
2. Place strawberry ice cream in refrigerator to soften slightly, about
15 minutes. Spread strawberry ice cream on top of chocolate layer;
sprinkle with 1/2 cup walnuts. Freeze until firm, about 1 hour. Place
butter brickle ice cream in refrigerator to soften slightly, about 15
minutes. Spread butter brickle ice cream on top of walnuts; pour 1/3 cup
chocolate sauce over top. Freeze until firm, about 4 hours or overnight.
3. Reheat remaining chocolate sauce until warm; drizzle on top of pie.
4. In a medium bowl, using an electric mixer set on high speed, beat
cream and confectioners’ sugar until stiff peaks form. Peel and slice
remaining banana; dip in remaining walnuts. Garnish pie with whipped
cream, banana and cherries.
Serves 8
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