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Heaven in a Bowl

A delightful layered dessert featuring creamy vanilla ice cream, chocolate syrup, and a mix of toppings including fruit and nuts, making it a fun treat for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 2 cups vanilla ice cream
  • 1 cup chocolate syrup
Toppings
  • 1 cup fresh whipped cream
  • 1/2 cup crushed nuts
  • 1/2 cup maraschino cherries
  • 1/2 cup crushed cookies (like Oreos or graham crackers)
  • 1 each banana, sliced

Method
 

Assembly
  1. In a large bowl, layer the vanilla ice cream at the bottom.
  2. Drizzle chocolate syrup over the ice cream.
  3. Add a layer of crushed cookies and then whipped cream.
  4. Top with sliced bananas, nuts, and maraschino cherries.
  5. Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used.
  6. Serve immediately and enjoy your heavenly dessert!

Notes

Serve in clear parfait glasses for an Instagram-worthy presentation. You can swap out vanilla ice cream for coconut or almond milk ice cream for a vegan option. Prepare layers in advance and assemble just before serving for freshness.