Description
Banana split fluff delivers a nostalgic dessert experience that blends classic ice cream parlor flavors into a creamy, dreamy treat. Sweet memories dance with each delightful spoonful, inviting you to savor childhood joy in a single, irresistible bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Banana Ingredients:
- 3 medium bananas, sliced
Fruit Ingredients:
- 1 (20 ounces / 567 grams) can crushed pineapple, with juice
- 1 cup strawberries, sliced
Dairy and Dry Ingredients:
- 1 (3.4 ounces / 96 grams) package instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 (8 ounces / 227 grams) container Cool Whip, thawed
- 1 cup miniature marshmallows
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup finely chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
Optional Toppings:
- Maraschino cherries
- Additional nuts
- Chocolate syrup
Instructions
- Combine instant vanilla pudding mix with crushed pineapple (including juice) in a spacious mixing vessel, whisking thoroughly until a smooth, uniform mixture forms.
- Incorporate miniature marshmallows, chopped nuts, and mini chocolate chips into the pineapple-pudding base, stirring to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Delicately introduce Cool Whip into the mixture, folding gently to maintain the light, airy texture without deflating the whipped topping.
- Carefully add sliced bananas and strawberries, using a gentle folding technique to integrate the fresh fruit without crushing or breaking the delicate pieces.
- Transfer the fluff to a sealed container and refrigerate for a minimum of 60 minutes, allowing flavors to harmonize and the dessert to achieve optimal chilling.
- Prior to serving, softly stir the chilled fluff to redistribute ingredients and create a consistent texture.
- Enhance the presentation by garnishing with vibrant maraschino cherries, a sprinkle of additional nuts, and an optional drizzle of rich chocolate syrup for extra decadence.
Notes
- Swap instant pudding mix for homemade vanilla custard to reduce processed ingredients and enhance natural flavor.
- Use Greek yogurt instead of Cool Whip for a protein-rich, tangy alternative that adds creamy texture.
- Prevent banana browning by tossing sliced bananas in fresh lemon juice before adding to the fluff, maintaining their bright color and preventing oxidation.
- For a gluten-free version, verify pudding mix ingredients and use certified gluten-free marshmallows and chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg