Banana Split Dessert

This is a perfect make ahead dessert for a crowd...so yummy!

Banana Split Dessert

2 cups graham cracker crumbs
¼ cup butter, melted
3 to 4 ripe bananas, sliced
½ gallon vanilla ice cream
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
½ cup butter
2 cups powdered sugar
1 can evaporated milk
1 tsp vanilla
Whipped cream, optional

Combine graham cracker crumbs and ¼ cup melted butter and spread on the bottom of a 15” x 11” metal pan. (Glass makes crumbs adhere when cold.) Reserve some crumbs for top. Slice ripe bananas all over top of crumbs. In the meantime, let ice cream soften, then carefully spread it over bananas. Freeze for a while until firm again. Make a chocolate sauce by melting chocolate chips and ½ cup butter together in saucepan. Add powdered sugar and evaporated milk; gently boil until thick (about 20 min), stirring frequently. Add vanilla. Cool sauce, then spread on ice cream. Sprinkle remaining crumbs on top. Freeze again for several hours. Take out of freezer about ½ hour before serving. When ready to serve, cut into squares and top each square with spoonful of whipped cream, if desired.