Banana Pudding Banana Split Boats (Print Version)
Simple assembly dessert made with sliced bananas, vanilla ice cream, banana pudding, crushed vanilla wafers, and whipped cream.
# Ingredients:
→ For the Banana Split Boats
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Bananas, as many as needed
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Vanilla ice cream, several scoops per boat
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Banana pudding, store-bought or homemade
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Crushed vanilla wafers
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Whipped cream
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Caramel drizzle (optional)
# Instructions:
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Take a ripe banana and slice it down the middle lengthwise, cutting all the way through but not cutting off either end. This creates a boat shape.
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Place the sliced banana in a dessert bowl or a banana split boat if you have one.
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Add generous scoops of vanilla ice cream into and around the banana slices.
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Spoon banana pudding over the top of the ice cream and bananas.
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Sprinkle crushed vanilla wafers over the pudding layer.
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Add a generous dollop of whipped cream on top.
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If desired, add a sweet caramel drizzle over everything. Serve right away while the ice cream is still cold and creamy!
# Notes:
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This is the ultimate no-bake, assembly-only dessert - perfect for when you want something impressive but don't want to cook.
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Use ripe but still firm bananas so they don't fall apart when you slice them.
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Keep the ice cream cold by assembling the boat right before serving.
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You can use store-bought banana pudding to make this even easier, or use homemade if you prefer.
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The combination of textures - creamy, cold, crunchy, and smooth - is what makes this dessert so irresistible.
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Serve immediately after assembly so the ice cream stays scoopable and cold.