Description
Banana pudding fluff salad combines creamy textures with classic Southern dessert charm. Cool whip, vanilla pudding mix, and ripe bananas create a delightful summer treat everyone will savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit and Pudding Base:
- 3 to 4 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 package instant banana pudding mix
- 2 cups (473 milliliters) milk
Creamy and Sweet Components:
- 1 container (8 ounces / 226 grams) whipped topping, thawed
- 1 cup (100 grams) mini marshmallows
Crunchy Topping:
- 1 cup (120 grams) crushed vanilla wafers (or graham crackers)
Instructions
- Whisk banana pudding mix and cold milk in a spacious bowl until the mixture transforms into a creamy, smooth consistency, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Incorporate whipped topping gently, blending thoroughly to create a light and airy texture.
- Carefully fold sliced bananas into the pudding mixture, ensuring even distribution throughout the creamy base.
- Add mini marshmallows and crushed vanilla wafers, stirring delicately to maintain the fluffy structure of the dessert.
- Transfer the pudding salad to a serving container, covering the surface with plastic wrap to prevent skin formation.
- Refrigerate for 1 hour, allowing flavors to meld and the dessert to set into a perfectly chilled, delectable treat.
- Before serving, give a gentle stir to redistribute ingredients and ensure a consistent, creamy texture.
Notes
- Prevent banana browning by tossing sliced bananas in a little lemon juice before adding to the pudding mixture.
- Swap regular milk with almond or oat milk for a dairy-free version that’s equally creamy and delicious.
- For extra crunch, toast the vanilla wafer crumbs in a skillet before mixing them into the salad.
- Make this dessert ahead of time and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, adding wafer crumbs just before serving to maintain their crispy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg