By: Jill Mills Posted: Jan 17, 2022 Updated: Aug 5, 2023

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This easy Banana Fudge recipe features all the flavors of a classic banana split, with pineapple tidbits and cherries mixed right in. Top with sprinkles and hot fudge for a decadent banana candy everyone will love.

Easy Banana Fudge Recipe

This banana fudge recipe is insanely good. It’s simple to prepare, with no complicated techniques or tools. You won’t even need a candy thermometer for this banana candy!

While you can make this as a simple banana candy with no add-ins, I like to take it a step further and turn it into banana split fudge. To do this, I added classic banana split ingredients like maraschino cherries, pineapple, sprinkles, and hot fudge.

Just like our no bake banana split cake, it’s become a family favorite when we’re craving the flavors of a banana split without actually having ice cream.

A plate of three pieces of banana fudge topped with cherries

Why You’ll Love This Banana Candy

Here are a few reasons to love this banana candy.

Quick and easy. It takes just a few minutes to prepare this banana fudge, with no special tools or techniques required.
Made with simple ingredients. This banana candy is made primarily with pantry staples, plus a few extras like banana pudding.
All the flavor of a banana split. With a banana pudding base, cherries and pineapple in the fudge, and toppings like fudge and sprinkles, this banana candy tastes just like a bite of banana split.

What You’ll Need

Here is everything you’ll need to make this yummy banana fudge. Check down below the complete recipe card with amounts and full recipe instructions.

Butter – Softened but not melted completely.
Sugar – Sweetens the fudge.
Vanilla – Helps add extra flavor.
Flour – Creates the base of the fudge.
Salt – Helps to balance the sweetness.
White chocolate almond bark – Almond bark is made for melting, so it melts smoothly in the microwave.
Sweetened condensed milk – Helps create the perfect fudge texture and sweetness.
Pineapple – Pineapple tidbits are tiny pieces of pineapple that mix easily into the fudge.
Pudding – Banana pudding mix helps to infuse banana flavor throughout the fudge.
Maraschino cherries – Maraschino cherries are mixed into the fudge to give this banana candy some of the banana split flavor.
Hot fudge and sprinkles – Optional toppings to turn these into banana split pudding.

Does Banana Fudge Have Bananas In It?

Banana fudge doesn’t actually have bananas in it. The banana flavor comes from pudding, banana flavor. Bananas would break down in the fudge and give it an unpleasant flavor and texture.

How To Make Banana Fudge

Here’s how to make this easy banana candy recipe at home.

Sweetened condensed milk added to a bowl with melted chocolate

Beat the butter and sugar. Mix the butter, sugar, and vanilla in a stand mixer until smooth.
Heat the flour. Microwave the flour until hot, about 1 1/2 minutes. Add to the mixing bowl with the salt and mix until smooth.
Melt the chocolate. Melt the white chocolate in 10-second intervals until smooth. Add the milk and stir until smooth.
Combine the ingredients. Mix the white chocolate with the other ingredients. Sprinkle in the pudding, followed by the pineapple and cherries.
Transfer to the pan. Pour the fudge into a square pan, spreading evenly with a spatula.
Add the toppings. Drizzle with hot fudge and sprinkles.
Chill. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, until the fudge is firm and set.
Enjoy. Cut into squares, top with cherries on each individual piece, and enjoy.

Banana fudge in a baking dish topped with sprinkles and hot fudge

Tips and Tricks

Here are a few tips for making this banana fudge recipe.

Why do I need to heat the flour? Flour should never be consumed raw, due to the risk of harmful bacteria. Since this recipe isn’t cooked, you need to heat treat the flour, just like you do in making edible cookie dough. Since only a small amount is needed, you can easily do it in the microwave.
Heat the chocolate carefully. Be sure to stir the chocolate between every interval and only heat until melted and smooth, to prevent it from burning.
Allow plenty of time to chill. This fudge needs to chill for at least 2 hours but more is best. If you can make this a day in advance, go ahead and do so.
Feel free to omit the toppings. Want to make plain banana fudge without the banana split toppings? Just omit the cherries, pineapple, hot fudge, and sprinkles.

A stack of banana candy topped with a cherry

How to Store Banana Fudge

Fridge. Store banana fudge in the fridge in an airtight container. It will last for up to 5 days with the banana split toppings. Plain banana fudge can be stored for up to 2 weeks. I recommend parchment paper between layers to prevent them from sticking.
Freezer. You can also freeze this banana candy for up to 3 months. Allow it to set completely, slice, and store in a freezer-safe container with parchment paper between layers.

Banana Split Fudge