Banana Split Fluff with Pineapple, Chocolate, and Cherries (Print version)
Creamy banana split fluff with pineapple, chocolate chips, cherries, bananas, marshmallows, and whipped topping for an easy no-bake dessert.
# Ingredients:
For the fluff
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1 box (3.4 oz / 96 g) instant banana cream pudding mix
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1 can (20 oz / 565 g) crushed pineapple in juice, lightly drained only if very watery
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1 tub (8 oz / 225 g) whipped topping, thawed
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2 cups (100 g) mini marshmallows
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1/2 cup (85 g) mini chocolate chips
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1 cup (170 g) maraschino cherries, drained and halved
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1 cup (150 g) chopped fresh strawberries
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2 medium ripe bananas, sliced
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2 teaspoons lemon juice
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1/2 cup (55 g) chopped pecans or walnuts, divided
For topping
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2 tablespoons chocolate syrup
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Extra maraschino cherries, for garnish
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Extra mini chocolate chips, for garnish
# Instructions:
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Add the banana pudding mix and crushed pineapple to a large bowl. Stir for 1-2 minutes until the pudding mix dissolves and the mixture thickens.
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Add the thawed whipped topping and fold with a wide spatula until the base is creamy with no dry pudding streaks.
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Halve the cherries and pat them lightly if they are very wet. Slice the bananas and toss them with lemon juice to slow browning.
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Fold in the marshmallows, chocolate chips, cherries, strawberries, bananas, and all but 2 tablespoons of the chopped nuts. Mix gently until coated.
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Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 4 hours before serving for the best texture.
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Spoon into bowls or cups. Drizzle with chocolate syrup and top with extra cherries, mini chocolate chips, and the reserved nuts.
# Good to know:
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Chill at least 1 hour before serving.
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Best served the day it is made because bananas darken over time.
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Use ripe but firm bananas so the slices hold their shape.