This Banana Split Puff Salad recipe is a no-bake dessert that’s fruity, creamy, and loaded with all the banana split flavors. It only takes 15 minutes to make and chills in the fridge until you’re ready to serve. So simple, and the kids love it!
What’s best about this recipe is that instead of needing a bowl and an ice cream scoop, you just stir everything together in one bowl and let it chill. This dessert salad is great for potlucks, birthday parties, or even just a sweet treat after dinner.
If you’re serving this Banana Split Puff Salad at a party or potluck, it pairs perfectly with easy finger foods like mini piggies in a blanket or Caprese skewers.
How to Make Banana Split Puff
Ingredients you’ll need for this recipe
Step by Step Guide
1. In a big mixing bowl, whisk together the banana pudding mix, crushed pineapple with the juice, and Cool Whip until it’s smooth and fluffy.
2. Stir in the mini marshmallows, chopped walnuts, and chocolate chips.
3. Gently fold in the sliced bananas and those bright red cherries.
4. Transfer to your favorite serving bowl. If you want, you can top it with a few more walnuts, chocolate chips, and a cherry or two.
5. Cover and chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
Serve and Enjoy!
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Large bowl for serving salad
Important Recipe Notes
- Make sure your maraschino cherries are well-drained and patted dry with paper towels. Too much juice can turn your puff salad pink and watery.
- Use ripe bananas for the best flavor, but not overly soft ones—they’ll hold their shape better when mixed in.
- If you want to keep the bananas from browning, toss them lightly in lemon juice before folding them in. It helps them stay pretty longer!
- Letting the salad chill for at least 1 hour helps all the flavors come together and gives it that perfect fluffy texture.
- You can easily swap in chopped strawberries or use a different pudding flavor if you’re feeling creative!
Banana Split Puff Salad
Ingredients
- 1 box of banana instant pudding 3.4 oz
- 20 oz. crushed pineapple with the juice
- 8 oz. Cool Whip you can use whipped topping or homemade
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
- 2 ripe bananas sliced
- 1 cup maraschino cherries halved, drained, and patted dry
Instructions
- In a big mixing bowl, whisk together the banana pudding mix, crushed pineapple with the juice, and Cool Whip until it’s smooth and fluffy.
- Stir in the mini marshmallows, chopped walnuts, and chocolate chips.
- Gently fold in the sliced bananas and those bright red cherries. Be gentle—you don’t want to mash the bananas!
- Transfer to your favorite serving bowl, and if you’re feeling extra, top it with a few more walnuts, chocolate chips, and a cherry or two on top.
- Cover and chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour.