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Close-up shot of Banana Pudding Fluff Salad in a white bowl showing the creamy mousse texture and mini white marshmallows.

Banana Pudding Fluff Salad: The Ultimate No-Bake Potluck Dessert

This Banana Pudding Fluff Salad is a thick, airy dessert featuring a pale yellow pudding mousse, fresh bananas, mini marshmallows, and crunchy vanilla wafers. The perfect no-bake treat for potlucks and family gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Desserts, Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 2 packages (3.4 oz / 96g each) Instant Banana Cream Pudding Mix Must be instant
  • 2 cups (480ml) Cold Whole Milk Very cold
  • 8 oz (226g) Whipped Topping Thawed (e.g., Cool Whip)
  • 2 cups (100g) Mini White Marshmallows
  • 3-4 large Fresh Yellow Bananas Sliced
  • 1 box (11 oz / 311g) Vanilla Wafers Divided for mixing and garnishing

Equipment

  • 1 Large Whisk For making the pudding base
  • 1 Rubber Spatula For folding in ingredients
  • 1 Ceramic Serving Bowl White ceramic preferred for visual contrast

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Whisk the instant pudding mix and cold milk together in a large bowl for 2 minutes until thickened.
  2. Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping until a pale pastel yellow creamy mousse with soft peaks forms.
  3. Fold in the mini white marshmallows, sliced bananas, and crushed vanilla wafer pieces.
  4. Top with whole vanilla wafers standing upright and remaining crushed crumbs. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

To prevent bananas from browning, toss slices in a little lemon juice.
Wait until serving to add the final wafer garnish so they stay crunchy.