Description
A no-bake, creamy dessert salad that captures all the nostalgic flavors of a classic banana split—perfect for potlucks, picnics, or summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (3.4 oz) box instant banana pudding mix
- 1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple (do not drain)
- 1 (8 oz) container Cool Whip, thawed
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- ½ cup finely chopped walnuts, plus 2 tablespoons for garnish
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips, plus 1 tablespoon for garnish
- 2 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 (10 oz) jar maraschino cherries, halved and patted dry
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry banana pudding mix and the entire can of crushed pineapple with its juice. Stir until the pudding mix is fully dissolved and the mixture begins to thicken.
- Gently fold in the thawed Cool Whip until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add the mini marshmallows, ½ cup chopped walnuts, ¼ cup mini chocolate chips, sliced bananas, and halved maraschino cherries. Stir gently to incorporate all ingredients evenly.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to set.
- Before serving, garnish the top with the reserved 2 tablespoons of chopped walnuts and 1 tablespoon of mini chocolate chips.
Notes
- For extra flavor, drizzle with chocolate syrup or top with whipped cream before serving.
- Use firm but ripe bananas to prevent mushiness.
- This dessert is best served the same day for optimal texture.
- Substitute vanilla pudding if banana flavor is too strong.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 137
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 2mg