Banana Split Fluff Salad

This Banana Split Fluff Salad is a thick, crunchy, and creamy dessert dip filled with all the flavors of a classic banana split, like banana, strawberry, and pineapple. Enjoy with pretzels, graham crackers, or Nilla wafers.

Easy Banana Split Fluff Salad

This banana split fluff salad is a simple and easy dessert that’s perfect for nearly any occasion. It has all the flavors of a classic banana split and though it’s creamy and fluffy, there’s lots of texture too. You get bursts of fresh fruit with the crunchiness of chocolate chips, and walnuts or pecans.

The base of this fluff salad recipe is banana cream pudding and whipped cream, then it’s loaded with all your favorite banana split ingredients – bananas, strawberries, pineapple, cherries, nuts, and more.

This is perfect for parties and gatherings, not only because everyone loves it but also because it’s easy to prepare and serve. Just place the bowl on a plate with a few dippers, like graham crackers, and the dessert is ready to enjoy!

Watch How To Make It

Want to see how to make this banana split salad step-by-step? Check out my video below!

Why You’ll Love This Banana Split Salad

Here are a few reasons we love this banana split fluff salad.

• All the flavors of a banana split. This fluff salad has all the flavors of a classic banana split – think banana, strawberry, and pineapple. Not to mention the maraschino cherry topping!
• Quick and easy. It takes about 5 minutes to whip up this fluff salad, then it needs to chill for just 2 hours before enjoying.
• No baking or cooking required. This recipe is super easy because all you need to do is combine the ingredients. You don’t even need a mixer – a wooden spoon will do!

What Is Fluff Salad?

Fluff salad is a dessert dip made with whipped topping (such as Cool Whip), pudding, and other mix-ins. It’s typically served with a variety of dippers, like pretzels, graham crackers, or Nilla wafers.

Today’s variation is a banana split salad with bananas, cherries, and pineapple but I’ve also made cranberry fluff salad and cherry fluff salad. You can make almost any flavor variation you’d like!

Recipe Ingredients

This banana split salad features many of the same ingredients as a classic banana split, like bananas, pineapple, and maraschino cherries. See the recipe card below for measurements.

• Instant pudding – Banana cream instant pudding ensures there’s a light banana flavor in every bite of this dessert dip.
• Crushed pineapple – Do not drain, as the juices will be mixed into the fluff salad.
• Maraschino cherries – Remove the stems (or buy ones without stems), drain, and halve.
• Strawberries – Fresh strawberries are ideal.
• Bananas – Choose ripe bananas without brown spots.
• Mix-ins – Marshmallows, pecans or walnuts, and mini chocolate chips add texture and flavor to this fluff salad.
• Whipped topping – You can use Cool Whip or the store brand. Be sure to thaw first.

How To Make Banana Split Fluff Salad

This banana split salad is quick and easy to make. No baking or cooking required!

• Prepare the pudding. Mix the instant pudding with the crushed pineapple.
• Combine the ingredients. Add the fruit and other mix-ins. Stir until blended. Fold in half of the whipped topping until evenly distributed then add the second half.
• Chill. Transfer to the fridge and chill for at least 2 hours.
• Enjoy. Garnish with more nuts, chocolate chips, and cherries if desired. Enjoy with your favorite dippers.

What to Serve With Fluff Salad

Fluff salad makes a great party dessert, perhaps alongside other dessert dips like banana pudding dip or brownie batter dip.

• Chips
• Crackers
• Pretzels
• Cookies
• Nilla Wafers

Proper Storage

• Fridge. Store any leftover banana split fluff salad in the fridge for up to 3 days. Keep it covered tightly with plastic or in an airtight container. Stir well before serving.
• Freezer. I do not recommend trying to freeze this fluff salad recipe.

More Banana Split Desserts

• Banana Split Cheesecake
• Banana Split Fudge
• No Bake Banana Split Pie
• Banana Split Cake