Description
Indulge in the tropical flavors of this delightful dessert with a twist on the classic banana split. Creamy coconut or vanilla ice cream topped with fresh pineapple, crunchy macadamia nuts, and sweet passion fruit, all served with a dollop of whipped cream and cherries.
Ingredients
Scale
Banana Split:
- 2 ripe bananas, peeled and halved lengthwise
- 3 scoops coconut or vanilla ice cream
- 1/2 cup fresh pineapple chunks
Toppings:
- 1/4 cup toasted shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup chopped macadamia nuts
- 2 tablespoons passion fruit pulp or juice
- 2 tablespoons honey or agave syrup
- Whipped cream for topping
- Maraschino cherries for garnish
Instructions
- Place the bananas: Arrange the halved bananas in a long serving dish or bowl.
- Add ice cream: Place scoops of ice cream between the bananas.
- Top with pineapple: Spoon fresh pineapple chunks over the ice cream.
- Drizzle: Drizzle passion fruit pulp and honey over the dessert.
- Add toppings: Sprinkle toasted shredded coconut and chopped macadamia nuts over the dessert.
- Finish and serve: Top with whipped cream and garnish with maraschino cherries. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, use coconut milk-based ice cream and coconut whipped cream.
- Substitute mango puree for passion fruit if unavailable.
- Toast nuts lightly for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook, Assembly
- Cuisine: Tropical, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 banana split
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 38 grams
- Sodium: 60 milligrams
- Fat: 18 grams
- Saturated Fat: 12 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 56 grams
- Fiber: 5 grams
- Protein: 5 grams
- Cholesterol: 40 milligrams
