Banana Split Popsicles

Ingredients

• 2 ripe medium bananas (mashed)
• 1 medium banana (diced)
• 2 cups vanilla ice cream (softened)
• 14 medium strawberries (chopped (about 1 cup))
• 12 to 14 maraschino cherries
• 1 cup salted roasted peanuts (chopped)
• 1 recipe homemade magic shell

Instructions

1. 1

   MASH BANANAS: In a large mixing bowl, mash 2 ripe medium bananas with a fork until mostly smooth.

2. 2

   ADD ICE CREAM: Stir 2 cups vanilla ice cream into the mashed bananas until combined.

3. 3

   ADD FRUIT: Fold in the diced banana and 14 medium strawberries ,chopped until evenly distributed.

4. 4

   FILL MOLDS: Place 1 of the 12 to 14 maraschino cherries in the bottom of each popsicle mold.

5. 5

   ADD MIXTURE: Spoon the banana ice cream mixture into each mold, filling to the top.

6. 6

   INSERT STICKS: Place the lid and sticks on the molds.

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   FREEZE: Freeze for at least 12 hours, or until fully solid.

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   PREP COATING: Spread 1 cup salted roasted peanuts onto a shallow plate. Pour 1 recipe homemade magic shell into a tall glass or jar for dipping.

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   DIP: Remove popsicles from molds and dip each into the magic shell. Immediately roll or sprinkle with chopped peanuts.

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    SET: Place coated popsicles on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for a few minutes to allow the shell to harden.

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    SERVE: Serve immediately or store in the freezer.