Banana Split Fluff Salad

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If you love banana splits, you’re going to adore this Banana Split Fluff Salad! This no-bake dessert combines all the flavors of a classic banana split in a creamy, fluffy salad that’s perfect for any occasion. Topped with sprinkles and a cherry, it’s a fun and festive treat that will delight kids and adults alike.

The Inspiration

Banana splits are the ultimate indulgence, but they can be a bit messy and time-consuming to make. This fluff salad captures all the delicious components of a banana split—bananas, strawberries, pineapple, chocolate, and even the cherry on top—in an easy-to-serve, crowd-pleasing dish.

What You’ll Need

This recipe calls for simple ingredients that you can easily find at your local grocery store. Cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk create a rich and creamy base, while instant vanilla pudding and whipped topping add the perfect fluffy texture. Fresh bananas, strawberries, and crushed pineapple bring in the fruity flavors, and mini marshmallows add a fun twist.

Banana Split Fluff Salad

Ingredients:

• 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
• 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
• 1 box (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
• 1 cup cold milk
• 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping (Cool Whip), thawed
• 3-4 ripe bananas, sliced
• 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, drained
• 1 cup strawberries, hulled and chopped
• 1 cup mini marshmallows
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
• 1/4 cup chocolate syrup
• 1/4 cup rainbow sprinkles
• Maraschino cherries, for topping

Instructions:

1. Prepare Pudding Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and cold milk until the mixture begins to thicken. Set aside.
2. Cream the Cheese: In another large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the sweetened condensed milk and mix until well combined and smooth.
3. Combine Mixtures: Add the prepared pudding to the cream cheese mixture and mix until fully incorporated.
4. Fold in Whipped Topping: Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping until well mixed and fluffy.
5. Add Fruits and Marshmallows: Carefully fold in the sliced bananas, drained crushed pineapple, chopped strawberries, and mini marshmallows.
6. Add Nuts (Optional): If using, gently fold in the chopped nuts.
7. Chill: Refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld and the salad to firm up.
8. Serve: Before serving, drizzle the top with chocolate syrup and sprinkle with rainbow sprinkles. Top each serving with a maraschino cherry.
9. Enjoy: Serve chilled and enjoy the delightful flavors of a banana split in a fluff salad form!

Banana Split Fluff Salad is a delightful and festive dessert that’s sure to be a hit at your next gathering. It’s easy to make, fun to eat, and brings all the delicious flavors of a banana split into a convenient, shareable dish. Give it a try and let us know how it turned out in the comments below. Happy indulging!