Banana Split Ice Cream Cake

Banana Split Ice Cream Cake
Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream 
• 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar 
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 
• 1/3 cup chocolate chips 
• 1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream 
• 1 tablespoon corn syrup 
• 12 ice cream sandwiches 
• 1/3 cup caramel syrup (optional) 
• 1/3 cup chopped toasted nuts (peanuts, pecans, almonds, etc.) 
• 1/3 cup chopped pineapple 
• 1/3 cup maraschino cherries (or more!) 
• 1 banana, thinly sliced 

Instructions:
 In a large mixing bowl, using a mixer on high speed, beat together cream, confectioners' sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form; set aside. 

In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt together chocolate chips, 1 tablespoon cream and corn syrup, stirring frequently until melted and smooth (about 1 minute).

Line ice cream sandwiches in an 8x8 baking dish, cutting sandwiches if necessary.  Spread 1/3 of the whipped cream on top.  Drizzle with half of the chocolate sauce and caramel sauce; sprinkle with half of the nuts.  Top with remaining ice cream sandwiches.  Spread remaining whipped cream on top.  Drizzle with remaining chocolate sauce and caramel sauce; sprinkle with remaining nuts.  Sprinkle pineapple, cherries and banana on top.  Cover and freeze until ready to serve.

Makes 8 servings