Description
Creamy banana pudding fluff salad brings Southern comfort to dessert tables with nostalgic charm. Silky layers of pudding, vanilla wafers, and ripe bananas create a simple yet irresistible treat you’ll want to savor again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 bananas, sliced
- 1 cup (100 g) mini marshmallows
- 1 cup (120 g) vanilla wafer cookies, crushed or whole
Pudding Base:
- 1 box (3.4 ounces / 96 grams) instant banana pudding mix
- 1 ½ cups (375 milliliters) cold milk
- 1 container (8 ounces / 225 grams) whipped topping (Cool Whip), thawed
Optional Ingredients:
- ½ cup (60 grams) chopped pecans or walnuts
Instructions
- Combine instant pudding mix and chilled milk in a spacious mixing vessel, whisking vigorously until the mixture achieves a creamy, thickened consistency within two minutes.
- Incorporate whipped topping into the pudding base, folding delicately to create a light and airy texture without deflating the mixture.
- Gently introduce sliced ripe bananas, miniature marshmallows, crumbled vanilla wafers, and optional chopped nuts into the fluffy pudding blend, stirring with a gentle folding motion to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Transfer the creamy concoction to a sealed container and allow it to rest in the refrigerator for a minimum of one hour, enabling the flavors to meld and intensify.
- Prior to serving, artfully garnish the pudding salad with additional banana slices, strategically placed wafer fragments, and a delicate sprinkle of nuts to elevate the visual appeal and provide a delightful textural contrast.
Notes
- Swap pudding mix for sugar-free or low-fat options to create a lighter, diet-friendly dessert perfect for those watching calories.
- Prevent banana browning by tossing freshly cut banana slices in a bit of lemon juice before adding to the mixture, keeping the salad looking fresh and vibrant.
- Toast chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts briefly in a dry skillet to enhance their flavor and add a delightful crunch to the pudding fluff.
- For a gluten-free version, replace traditional vanilla wafers with gluten-free cookies or graham crackers, ensuring everyone can enjoy this sweet treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg