ICE CREAM AND BANANA DESSERT

Ice Cream and Banana Dessert image

I came across this recipe in the paper many years ago, and it's become a favorite in our household. Whenever my family finds out there is Banana Split Dessert in the freezer, it sure doesn't last long.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1-2/3 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
5 medium firm bananas
1/2 gallon Neapolitan or vanilla ice cream (block carton)
Hot fudge ice cream topping, warmed, optional

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine cracker crumbs and sugar; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom of an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until set. Cool completely on a wire rack., Cut bananas into slices and layer over crust. Cut ice cream widthwise into 3/4-in. slices; place over bananas. Spread edges of ice cream slices to cover bananas and form a smooth layer. Freeze until firm., Remove from the freezer 10 minutes before serving. Serve with hot fudge topping if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 151mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.