Banana Split Fluff Salad Recipe
This Banana Split Fluff Salad is a delightful and creamy dessert salad that combines the classic flavors of a banana split into a light, fluffy, and easy-to-make treat. With layers of banana cream pudding, crushed pineapple, fresh strawberries, maraschino cherries, marshmallows, nuts, and chocolate chips folded into whipped topping, it’s a crowd-pleaser perfect for potlucks, parties, or a refreshing summer dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Pudding Base
- 1 (3.4 ounces) box banana cream instant pudding
- 1 (20 ounces) can crushed pineapple with juice
Fruit and Mix-Ins
- 1 (10 ounces) jar maraschino cherries (without stems), drained and halved
- 1 cup diced fresh strawberries
- 2 bananas, halved and sliced
- 1 cup miniature marshmallows
Add-ins
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- ½ cup miniature chocolate chips
Final Ingredient
- 1 (8 ounces) container whipped topping, thawed
Instructions
- Mix the Base: In a large mixing bowl, combine the banana cream instant pudding with the crushed pineapple, including the juice. Stir well until the pudding mix is fully incorporated and the mixture begins to thicken.
- Add the Mix-Ins: Add the maraschino cherries, diced strawberries, miniature marshmallows, chopped nuts, chocolate chips, and sliced bananas to the bowl. Stir carefully until all the ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the pudding base.
- Fold in the Whipped Topping: Gently fold in half of the whipped topping into the mixture until evenly incorporated. Then add the remaining whipped topping and fold again carefully to maintain the fluffiness and light texture of the salad.
- Chill: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. This chilling allows the flavors to meld together and the salad to firm up for the best texture.
- Serve and Enjoy: Before serving, gently stir the salad one last time. Optionally garnish with extra chocolate chips, nuts, or cherries. Serve chilled and enjoy this refreshing and delicious banana split inspired dessert salad!
Notes
- Use ripe bananas but not overly soft to avoid mushiness.
- Chill well to achieve the ideal creamy texture.
- You can substitute pecans with walnuts or your preferred nut.
- For a nut-free version, simply omit the nuts.
- Whipped topping can be replaced with freshly whipped heavy cream for a homemade touch.
- Best served within 24 hours for freshness, but can be stored up to 2 days covered in the refrigerator.
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