Surfer Split

Name: Surfer Split
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 serving.
Ingredients: 1/2 cup blueberry preserves; 1 tablespoon water; 1/2 cup whipped cream; 1 medium banana, halved lengthwise; 1-1/2 cups chocolate ice cream; 2 tablespoons sweetened shredded coconut; 3 maraschino cherries

Try the California take on a banana split! We predict it will become a favorite at your house. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin

Ingredients

1/2 cup blueberry preserves
1 tablespoon water
1/2 cup whipped cream
1 medium banana, halved lengthwise
1-1/2 cups chocolate ice cream
2 tablespoons sweetened shredded coconut
3 maraschino cherries

Directions

In a small bowl, mix preserves and water until blended. Spoon whipped cream onto bottom of a dessert dish. Arrange banana halves and three scoops of ice cream over whipped cream. Sprinkle with coconut; drizzle with blueberry mixture. Top with cherries; serve immediately.

Originally published as Surfer Split in Taste of Home Recipes Across America