Description
Southern comfort meets sweet indulgence in this banana pudding fluff salad, blending creamy textures with nostalgic flavors. Creamy whipped layers and vanilla wafer crumbles create a dreamy dessert that melts in your mouth, inviting you to savor each delightful spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 to 4 bananas, sliced
- 1 box instant banana pudding mix
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) milk
Dairy and Whipped Components:
- 1 container whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
Topping:
- Optional: crushed vanilla wafers
Instructions
- Combine instant vanilla pudding mix with cold milk in a spacious mixing vessel, whisking vigorously until the mixture transforms into a silky, lump-free consistency.
- Gently incorporate whipped topping into the pudding base, using a folding motion to maintain a light, airy texture without deflating the mixture.
- Carefully introduce sliced bananas and miniature marshmallows, folding delicately to distribute evenly without crushing the fruit or compressing the marshmallows.
- Create a delightful crunch by sprinkling crushed vanilla wafers across the surface of the pudding mixture.
- Refrigerate the dessert for a minimum of 60-120 minutes, allowing the flavors to harmonize and the pudding to set to a perfect creamy consistency before serving chilled.
Notes
- Use ripe, spotty bananas for maximum sweetness and deeper banana flavor.
- Slice bananas just before mixing to prevent browning and maintain fresh appearance.
- For gluten-free version, replace vanilla wafers with gluten-free graham crackers or almond cookies.
- Can substitute whipped cream for whipped topping for a more homemade, natural texture and taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 245 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg