Banana Split Fluff is a delightful dessert that combines the flavors of ripe bananas, strawberries, and pineapple with a creamy banana pudding base. Topped with chocolate chips, nuts, and cherries, this fluffy treat is perfect for any occasion.
Author:Munch Twist
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:0 minutes
Total Time:135 minutes
Yield:8 servings 1x
Category:Desserts
Method:No bake
Cuisine:American
Ingredients
Scale
3 large ripe bananas, sliced
1 (3.4 ounce) box instant banana pudding
½ cup semisweet chocolate chips, plus extra for topping
1 (8 ounce) tub Cool Whip, thawed
½ cup chopped peanuts or walnuts, plus extra for topping
1 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained well, reserve some for topping
4 cups mini marshmallows
16 ounces fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
1 (40 ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice, undrained
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the instant banana pudding mix and the juice from the crushed pineapple until smooth and thickened.
Fold in the Cool Whip until well incorporated with the pudding mixture.
Add the sliced bananas, chopped strawberries, mini marshmallows, maraschino cherries, chocolate chips, and chopped nuts to the bowl. Gently fold the mixture until everything is well coated with the banana pudding mixture.
Refrigerate the mixture for 2-4 hours to allow the flavors to meld together and the dessert to set.
Before serving, garnish with additional chocolate chips, chopped nuts, maraschino cherries, dollops of whipped cream, and sprinkles.