Banana Split Fluff Salad (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 box (3.4 ounces) instant banana pudding mix
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1 can (40 ounces) crushed pineapple in juice, undrained
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1 tub (8 ounces) Cool Whip, thawed
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3 large ripe bananas, sliced
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16 ounces fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
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4 cups mini marshmallows
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1 jar (10 ounces) maraschino cherries, drained well, some reserved for topping
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1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips, plus extra for topping
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1/2 cup chopped peanuts or walnuts, plus extra for topping
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Whipped cream, for topping
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Sprinkles, for topping
# Instructions:
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In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the instant banana pudding mix and the juice from the crushed pineapple until smooth and thickened.
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Fold in the Cool Whip until well incorporated.
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Add sliced bananas, chopped strawberries, mini marshmallows, maraschino cherries, chocolate chips, and chopped nuts to the bowl. Gently fold the mixture until everything is well coated with the banana pudding mixture.
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Refrigerate the mixture for 2-4 hours to allow the flavors to meld together and the dessert to set.
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Before serving, garnish with additional chocolate chips, chopped nuts, maraschino cherries, dollops of whipped cream, and sprinkles.
# Notes:
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Refrigeration allows the flavors to meld and enhances the texture of the dessert.