Banana Sundae Dessert

Name: Banana Sundae Dessert
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 16 servings
Ingredients: 1 package (12 ounces) vanilla wafers, crushed; 1/2 cup butter, melted; 2 tablespoons sugar; 6 cups chocolate chip ice cream, softened if necessary; 4 large firm bananas, sliced; 2 jars (11-3/4 ounces each) hot fudge ice cream topping, divided; 6 cups strawberry or cherry ice cream, softened if necessary; Optional toppings: whipped cream, maraschino cherries, chopped walnuts, banana slices and colored sprinkles

Total Time Prep: 25 min. + freezing

Yield 16 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

This banana sundae dessert is sure to be a family favorite! You get a taste of chocolate, banana and strawberries in every bite of the frosty treat. It does take a while to assemble, but it's worth it in my book. —Caroline Wamelink, Cleveland Heights, Ohio

Ingredients

1 package (12 ounces) vanilla wafers, crushed
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons sugar
6 cups chocolate chip ice cream, softened if necessary
4 large firm bananas, sliced
2 jars (11-3/4 ounces each) hot fudge ice cream topping, divided
6 cups strawberry or cherry ice cream, softened if necessary
Optional toppings: whipped cream, maraschino cherries, chopped walnuts, banana slices and colored sprinkles

Directions

In a bowl, mix wafer crumbs, melted butter and sugar; press onto bottom of a 13x9-in. dish. Freeze 15 minutes.
Spread chocolate chip ice cream over crust. Layer with bananas and 1-1/2 jars fudge topping (about 1-1/2 cups). Freeze, covered, at least 30 minutes.
Spread strawberry or cherry ice cream over top. Freeze, covered, 6 hours or overnight.
Remove from freezer 10 minutes before cutting. Warm remaining fudge topping; drizzle over top. Serve with toppings as desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece (calculated without whipped cream and cherries): 550 calories, 25g fat (13g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 224mg sodium, 77g carbohydrate (52g sugars, 3g fiber), 6g protein.

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