This was a soda fountain favorite in the 1950s. The classic recipe for banana split consists of a banana cut lengthways, served with vanilla, chocolate and strawberry ice cream, a drizzle of pineapple, chocolate and strawberry sauce, plus whipped cream, maraschino cherries and chopped nuts. It’s served in a boat-shaped dish and still features on diner menus today.

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