Description
Sweet banana split fluff salad brings nostalgic dessert vibes to your summer picnic table. Cool creamy layers of fruity goodness combine classic ice cream parlor flavors for a delightful no-bake treat you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits:
- 2 bananas, ripe
- 1 cup strawberries, fresh
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple
Main Dairy and Cream Base:
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
Toppings and Mix-ins:
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts)
- 2 tbsp maraschino cherries, chopped
- 1/4 cup marshmallows, mini
Instructions
- Thoroughly wash and pat dry strawberries and bananas to ensure cleanliness and optimal texture.
- Slice bananas into thin, uniform rounds and halve the strawberries to create bite-sized pieces.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, soften cream cheese at room temperature for smooth blending.
- Gently fold whipped cream into the softened cream cheese, creating a light and airy base.
- Incorporate sweetened condensed milk into the cream mixture, stirring until completely integrated and silky.
- Drain crushed pineapple thoroughly to prevent excess liquid from diluting the dessert’s consistency.
- Carefully fold pineapple, sliced bananas, and strawberries into the creamy foundation.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips, chopped nuts, mini marshmallows, and maraschino cherries evenly throughout the mixture.
- Delicately mix all ingredients, ensuring even distribution without crushing the fruits.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for minimum 2 hours to allow flavors to meld and salad to chill completely.
- Before serving, give the fluff salad a gentle stir to redistribute ingredients and maintain its fluffy texture.
- Garnish with additional toppings if desired, and serve cold as a refreshing dessert or side dish.
Notes
- Ensure fruits are ripe but firm to maintain ideal texture and prevent mushiness in the final dish.
- Pat fruits completely dry after washing to avoid excess moisture that could make the fluff watery.
- Soften cream cheese at room temperature for at least 30 minutes to guarantee smooth, lump-free mixing.
- Customize the recipe by swapping fruits or adding alternative toppings like graham cracker crumbs or coconut flakes for extra crunch and variety.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg