There's the ubiquitious banana split that's on every diner menu and then there's the saucy little number - all chic style for your next summer lunch with friends.

Ingredients

• 4 medium-sized firm, ripe bananas
• store-bought ice cream
• sweetened whipped cream
• saucy caramel sauce (see recipe on this website)
• ¼ cup flaked almonds, toasted (optional)

Method

1. Peel the bananas and halve lengthwise. Place 2-3 scoops of icecream into each banana split dish. Arrange 2 banana halves on each side of the ice cream. Decorate with whipped cream and caramel sauce. Scatter over toasted flaked almonds if using.

Cooks Tips

Serve this banana split, decorated with vanilla wafers or sponge finger biscuits.