Description
Creamy banana pudding fluff salad blends classic Southern comfort with modern dessert elegance. Rich layers of vanilla wafers, fresh bananas, and fluffy pudding mix create an irresistible treat you’ll want to share at gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 to 4 bananas, sliced
- 1 package instant banana pudding mix
- 1 1/2 cups cold milk
Complementary Ingredients:
- 1 tub whipped topping, thawed
Garnish/Optional Ingredients:
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1/2 cup crushed vanilla wafers
Instructions
- Whisk banana pudding mix and milk in a large mixing bowl until completely blended, allowing the mixture to thicken for approximately 5 minutes at room temperature.
- Incorporate whipped topping into the pudding base, folding carefully to create a smooth, airy consistency without deflating the mixture.
- Gently fold sliced bananas and miniature marshmallows throughout the creamy mixture, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
- Sprinkle crushed vanilla wafers across the top of the dessert for a delightful crunchy texture and added flavor complexity.
- Refrigerate the fluff salad for a minimum of 60 minutes to allow flavors to meld and achieve optimal chilled serving temperature.
Notes
- Ensure pudding mix is completely dissolved to prevent lumpy texture, whisking thoroughly for smoothness.
- Use ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and natural banana flavor in the dessert.
- Crush vanilla wafers just before adding to maintain crisp texture and prevent sogginess.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute vanilla wafers with gluten-free cookies or nuts like almonds for crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 185 kcal
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg