Description
This easy-to-make Banana Split Fluff is a delightful no-bake dessert that combines creamy sweetened condensed milk, fluffy whipped topping, and classic banana split ingredients like cherry pie filling, bananas, pineapple, and optional nuts. Perfect for quick gatherings or a refreshing treat, this fluffy dessert captures the nostalgic flavors of a banana split in a light, airy form.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 12 ounces whipped topping
Fruit Ingredients
- 1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
- 3 firm bananas, cut into chunks
- 1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
Optional Toppings
- ½ cup chopped nuts (preferably chopped peanuts), plus a few reserved for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the base mixture: In a large mixing bowl, blend together the sweetened condensed milk and whipped topping until fully combined and smooth, forming the creamy base for the fluff.
- Add fruit fillings: Gently fold in the cherry pie filling, banana chunks, and drained crushed pineapple to the cream base, mixing carefully to maintain the fluff’s light texture.
- Incorporate nuts: If using, add the chopped nuts now, reserving a few for garnish. Mix everything together thoroughly but gently.
- Combine and chill: Stir all ingredients by hand until fully combined. You can serve the Banana Split Fluff immediately, or refrigerate it until chilled and ready to serve for enhanced flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use firm bananas to avoid overly mushy texture in the fluff.
- Drain the crushed pineapple well to prevent excess liquid in the dessert.
- Chilling the fluff for at least an hour can improve the flavor meld and texture.
- For a nut-free version, simply omit the nuts.
- This dessert is best served chilled and consumed within 2 days for freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: banana split fluff, no-bake dessert, easy banana dessert, creamy fruit salad, whipped topping dessert
