Description
Creamy banana pudding fluff salad brings Southern charm to dessert tables with its irresistible blend of sweet bananas, whipped cream, and vanilla wafers. Layered textures and nostalgic flavors invite you to savor this classic comfort treat that delights both young and old.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 bananas, sliced
- 1 cup (100 g) mini marshmallows
- 1 cup (120 g) vanilla wafer cookies, crushed or whole
- ½ cup (60 g) chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- 1 box (3.4 oz / 96 g) instant banana pudding mix
- 1 ½ cups (375 ml) cold milk
- 1 container (8 oz / 225 g) whipped topping (Cool Whip), thawed
Instructions
- Pudding Fusion: Whisk instant pudding mix with chilled milk until velvety and thickened, creating a smooth base for the dessert.
- Texture Layering: Incorporate whipped topping with a delicate folding technique, ensuring a light and airy consistency while gently blending in sliced bananas, crunchy marshmallows, crushed vanilla wafers, and optional chopped nuts for a multi-dimensional flavor profile.
- Chilling & Presentation: Refrigerate the mixture for a minimum of 60 minutes to allow flavors to harmonize and set, then artfully garnish with additional banana medallions, crisp wafer fragments, and a delicate nut sprinkle for an elegant and inviting dessert experience.
Notes
- Toss banana slices in a bit of lemon juice to keep them fresh and prevent quick discoloration.
- Crush vanilla wafers slightly before adding to maintain a softer crunch and better integration with the pudding.
- Prepare the pudding base a day ahead and add fresh bananas just before serving to preserve their texture and prevent sogginess.
- Substitute regular pudding mix with sugar-free version for low-sugar diets, and use gluten-free vanilla wafers to accommodate different dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg