Campfire Banana Split

Hey!
In celebration of labor day weekend, I've decided to make an awesome bonfire dessert combining two Pittsburgh faves.  Actually, I only discovered banana splits were invented near Pittsburgh until I was doing a little research for this project.  David Evans Strickler invented the banana-based triple ice cream sundae in 1904 in Latrobe, PA.  Learn something new every day!  And the second part is something I learned in Girl Scout camp and has been a fave of mine ever since.

So the plan was to make these during a Labor Day bonfire my friends were having...and then it rained.  And poured.  So I improvised and used the stove top!  Everyone seemed to enjoy it, although the, uh... liquid refreshments also may have influenced their decision.

Oh melty banana goodness...

Enjoy!


Campfire Banana Split serves 4
Ingredients:
4 bananas
1 bag mini marshmallows
1 extra large Hershey bar
1 quart Neapolitan ice cream
Tin foil

To prepare:

1. Peel a 1” section of peel away, but keep connected at the base. Scoop away a little of the insides. Break up the chocolate bar into small pieces. Place mini marshmallows and chocolate inside, and then replace the peel.

2. Wrap the banana in the tin foil and place in the embers of a bonfire. Allow the banana to sit in the fire for awhile, and pull out carefully with tongs. Unwrap, and place in a dish.
3. Scoop ice cream on top of the hot banana. Add toppings like nuts or cherries if wanted!

The Verdict:
Easy, cheap, and incredible.  Does it get any better?

Peace out labor day!
Cass