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Prep/Total Time: 5 min. Yield: 1 Servings 5 5 Ingredients •1 medium banana, peeled and split lengthwise •1 scoop each vanilla, chocolate and strawberry ice cream •2 tablespoons sliced fresh strawberries or 1 tablespoon strawberry ice cream topping •2 tablespoons DOLE® Pineapple Chunks in 100% Pineapple Juice or 1 tablespoon pineapple ice cream topping •2 tablespoons whipped cream •1 tablespoon chopped peanuts •1 tablespoon chocolate syrup •2 maraschino cherries with stems Directions •Place banana in a dessert dish; place scoops of ice cream between banana. Top with remaining ingredients. Serve immediately. Yield: 1 serving. Tip Banana Basics Look for plump bananas that are evenly yellow-colored. Green bananas are under-ripe, while a flecking of brown flecks indicates ripeness. If bananas are too green, place in a paper bag until ripe. Adding an apple to the bag will speed the process. Store ripe bananas at room temperature. To prevent bruises, a banana hook or hanger is a great inexpensive investment. For longer storage, you can place ripe bananas in a tightly sealed plastic bag and refrigerate. The peel will become brown but the flesh will remain unchanged. One pound of bananas equals about 3 medium or 1-1/3 cups mashed.