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Extreme macro close-up of Banana Pudding Fluff Salad showing the contrast between smooth cream and crumbly cookie bits on a silver spoon.

Banana Pudding Fluff Salad: The Creamiest Southern Dessert Recipe

This Banana Pudding Fluff Salad features a thick velvety whipped pudding base, moist fresh banana slices, and crumbly golden vanilla wafers for a mouth-watering Southern dessert that is potluck-ready and Pinterest-perfect.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Desserts, Salads
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 package (100g) Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix Must be instant
  • 2 cups (480ml) Whole Milk Cold
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) Sweetened Condensed Milk For a velvety finish
  • 8 oz (226g) Whipped Topping Thawed
  • 3 large Bananas Sliced into rounds
  • 2 cups (150g) Vanilla Wafers Roughly crushed

Equipment

  • 1 Large Ceramic Bowl Used for mixing the pudding base.
  • 1 Silicone Spatula Essential for folding the fluff.

Method
 

Prepare the Fluff
  1. Combine pudding mix and milk in a ceramic bowl. Whisk for 2 minutes until thick and velvety.
  2. Fold in the sweetened condensed milk and let the mixture sit for 5 minutes to set.
  3. Gently fold in the whipped topping using a spatula until no white streaks remain.
  4. Fold in banana slices and crushed vanilla wafers. Garnish with asymmetrical dollops of cream and extra crumbs.

Notes

Chill for 30 minutes before serving for the best texture.
Toss bananas in lemon juice to prevent browning if making ahead.