Description

Banana Split Fluff Salad is a delightful and easy no-cook dessert combining creamy whipped topping, sweet cherry pie filling, tropical pineapple chunks, bananas, mini marshmallows, and a variety of mix-ins. Topped with chocolate syrup, this chilled salad offers the nostalgic flavors of a classic banana split in a fluffy, refreshing salad form.

Ingredients

Scale

Base

4 cups whipped topping (Cool Whip), thawed
1 (21 oz) can cherry pie filling
1 ¼ cups sweetened condensed milk
½ cup sour cream

Mix-ins

2 cups mini marshmallows
2 cups pineapple chunks
2 large bananas, peeled and sliced into ½ inch chunks
1 cup walnuts, chopped
¾ cup maraschino cherries
¼ cup mini chocolate chips

Garnish

2 tablespoons chocolate sundae syrup

Instructions

Combine the Base Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, stir together the thawed whipped topping, cherry pie filling, sweetened condensed milk, and sour cream until smooth and well blended, creating a creamy base for the fluff salad.
Fold in Mix-ins: Gently fold in the mini marshmallows, pineapple chunks, sliced bananas, chopped walnuts, maraschino cherries, and mini chocolate chips until everything is evenly incorporated without crushing the fruit.
Chill the Salad: Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Chilling allows the flavors to meld together and gives the dessert its characteristic fluffy texture.
Serve and Garnish: Before serving, drizzle the chocolate sundae syrup over the top for extra sweetness and presentation. Serve cold and enjoy this refreshing and indulgent treat!

Notes

For best freshness, add bananas right before folding to avoid browning.
Ensure whipped topping is fully thawed to maintain smooth texture.
Chilling for longer than 30 minutes (up to 2 hours) enhances flavor blending.
Walnuts can be substituted with pecans for a different nutty flavor.
This recipe is best served chilled and consumed within 24 hours to maintain optimal texture.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Keywords: banana split fluff salad, no-bake dessert, fruit salad, cherry pie filling dessert, pineapple fluff, marshmallow salad, easy summer dessert