Banana Split Fluff Salad

This banana split fluff salad is a fun twist on a vintage classic. It’s creamy, marshmallowy, and loaded with crushed pineapple, and fresh banana and strawberry slices. It has a nice crunch from the added nuts and semisweet chocolate chips. This is the perfect no bake dessert to satisfy your sweet tooth!

5 from 2 votes

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Course: Dessert, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 15

Chill Time: 2

Total Time: 2 15

Servings: cups

Calories: 288kcal

EQUIPMENT

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large mixing bowl

INGREDIENTS

Fluff

1 (3.4 oz) box instant banana pudding unprepared
40 ounces crushed pineapple in juice undrained
8 ounces Cool Whip thawed
3 large bananas sliced
16 ounce fresh strawberries hulled and chopped
4 cups mini marshmallows about ⅔ of a 10 ounce bag
10 ounces maraschino cherries drained well and stems removed (reserve some for topping)
½ cup chocolate chips plus more for topping
½ cup chopped peanuts plus more for topping

Toppings

Chocolate syrup
Whipped cream
Maraschino cherries
Sprinkles

INSTRUCTIONS

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the instant banana pudding mix powder and the crushed pineapples and juice until the powder has fully dissolved and the pudding thickens.
1 (3.4 oz) box instant banana pudding, 40 ounces crushed pineapple in juice
Add the Cool Whip and fold it together using a rubber spatula.
8 ounces Cool Whip
Add the bananas, strawberries, marshmallows, cherries, chocolate chips, and nuts. Stir together to combine until everything is evenly coated in the banana pudding cream mix.
3 large bananas, 16 ounce fresh strawberries, 4 cups mini marshmallows, 10 ounces maraschino cherries, ½ cup chocolate chips, ½ cup chopped peanuts
Place in the refrigerator to chill for 2 to 4 hours. This gives the pudding time to thicken and let the flavors meld together.
When ready to serve, top with additional nuts, semisweet chocolate chips, and maraschino cherries. Drizzle with chocolate syrup and add sprinkles if desired.
Chocolate syrup, Whipped cream, Maraschino cherries, Sprinkles

NOTES

Storage Instructions: Keep any leftovers stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. Before serving, give the salad a mix to reincorporate any of the juices and cream that may have started to separate.
Is This A Dessert That I Can Make Ahead Of Time? Yes, this dessert can be made up to two days in advance. This will actually give you the best-tasting Banana Split Salad since the dessert will have had plenty of time to chill while the flavors blend. I wouldn't recommend making it any more than two days in advance though. Any longer than that, and the fruit and marshmallows may become too soft.
Can I Choose To Use Light Or Low Fat Ingredients In This Dessert Recipe? Of course! You can use light or low-fat cool whip in this recipe, and it'll still turn out just fine. You can even use the sugar-free and fat-free version of banana pudding as long as it's the instant variety.
Can I Make This Banana Split Salad With Homemade Whipped Topping Instead Of Cool Whip? Yes, this dessert salad can be made using your own homemade whipped topping. Just be sure to use at least 8 ounces of the homemade topping so the salad will still turn out correctly.

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