Description
A delightful and refreshing dessert that combines the classic flavors of a banana split in a fluffy, creamy treat perfect for summer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (3.4 oz) box instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 ½ cups cold milk
- 1 (8 oz) tub Cool Whip (or 2 cups whipped cream)
- 1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple, drained well
- 2 medium bananas, sliced
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled & sliced
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- ½ cup maraschino cherries, halved (plus extras for garnish)
- ½ cup chocolate chips (or chunks)
- ¼ cup chopped nuts (peanuts, walnuts, or pecans)
- Sprinkles (for topping, optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk pudding mix with cold milk until smooth and thickened.
- Fold in Cool Whip until light and fluffy.
- Gently stir in crushed pineapple, bananas, strawberries, marshmallows, cherries, chocolate chips, and nuts.
- Mix until everything is evenly distributed.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving (this allows the flavors to blend).
- Top with extra whipped cream swirls.
- Add maraschino cherries, sprinkles, and a drizzle of chocolate syrup if desired.
- Serve in a big trifle bowl or scoop into individual cups.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use low-fat pudding and whipped topping.
- Feel free to customize the fruits based on your preference or seasonal availability.
- This dessert can be made a day in advance for convenience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg