Ingredients

  • Crust
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • Filling
  • 3 bananas, sliced 1/4-inch pieces
  • 1/2 gallon vanilla ice cream, slightly softened
  • 1 cup walnuts, chopped
  • Sauce
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
  • 6 ounces semi-sweet real chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • Topping
  • 1 cup whipped cream
  • maraschino cherry

Method

  • in 2qt saucepan melt 1/2 cup butter. stir in crumbs and sugar. press crumb mixture on bottom of 13x9 pan.
  • layer banana slices over crumb mixture.
  • spread ice cream over bananas.
  • sprinkle with chopped nuts.
  • cover and freeze until firm.
  • meanwhile, in 2 qt saucepan combine all sauce ingredients. cook over low heat, stirring occasionally until mixture thickens and comes to a full boil. about 20 to 25 minutes. boil 1 minute.
  • cool completely, pour evenly over ice cream.
  • cover and freeze until firm.
  • in chilled bowl, beat chilled whipped cream at high speed, scraping bowl often until soft peaks form.
  • spread over frozen sauce.
  • if desired garnish with maraschino cherries.
  • serve immediately or freeze until served.