Place the banana halves in a banana split dish, on each side. Put 3 scoops of ice cream between the bananas, and pour some chocolate sauce on top. Add whipped cream, and sprinkle with flaked almonds.

Equipment: you will need an ice-cream maker. For the banana ice cream, place the bananas and milk in a large bowl and mix to combine thoroughly. Leave to infuse for 1 hour. Pass through a sieve ...