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Banana Pudding Fluff

Recipe by Evelyn Marcella Rivera

A light, no-bake banana pudding fluff folding creamy vanilla pudding, ripe bananas, whipped cream, mini marshmallows, and vanilla wafers into one airy, crowd-sized dessert. Ready with just 15 minutes of hands-on work plus a quick chill.

  • Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield10 servings 1x
  • DietVegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 1 (5.1 oz) box vanilla instant pudding mix
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 3 medium ripe bananas (sliced)
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream (cold)
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 3 cups mini marshmallows
  • 3 cups vanilla wafers (lightly crushed)
  • 1 cup chopped toasted pecans (optional, divided)

Instructions

  1. Make the Pudding: Place the pudding mix in a large bowl and whisk in the milk until well combined. Set aside a few minutes to thicken.
  2. Prep the Bananas: Place the banana slices in a medium bowl, drizzle with the lemon juice, and toss gently. Remove 1 cup of slices to a small bowl and mash well with a fork.
  3. Whip the Cream: Beat the cream and powdered sugar with an electric mixer (whisk attachment) on medium-high until very stiff peaks form, 2 to 3 minutes; be careful not to overbeat so it separates.
  4. Fold: Fold the mashed banana into the thickened pudding, then fold in the whipped cream until well combined. Gently stir in the remaining banana slices, marshmallows, crushed vanilla wafers, and 3/4 cup pecans (if using).
  5. Chill: Spoon into a large serving bowl and sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup pecans. Cover and chill at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

Toss the bananas with lemon juice right away to slow browning. Whip the cream to stiff peaks but not so far that it separates, and fold everything gently to keep it light. Use whole milk for the richest pudding and lightly crush (not pulverize) the wafers. Toasted pecans are optional; omit for nut-free. Best within a day, since the bananas soften and the wafers continue to soften. Store covered up to 2 days; not recommended for freezing.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://blesseddish.com/banana-pudding-fluff/