Banana Split Dessert

Quick and easy no bake dessert recipe for summer party, picnic or potluck to feed a crowd, this Banana Split Dessert is fun twist on classic ice cream dessert that everyone will enjoy!

This dessert combines pineapple, bananas and strawberries in a creamy pudding that's sure to bring smiles as people dig in, and is a great way to get kids to eat more fruit! It's smooth, creamy, and delicious.

Next time you need quick and easy no bake dessert, try this Banana Split Dessert. It's sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

RECIPE
Ingredients
1 (20 oz.) can pineapple chunks
3 medium bananas-sliced
1 3/4 cup diced fresh strawberries
1 (3.4oz. box) vanilla instant pudding mix
1 - 8 oz container extra creamy cool whip
1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (plus more to top on each serving)
1/2 cup mini chocolate morsels (plus more to top on each serving)

Method
In a large bowl mix pineapple chunks with juice and vanilla instant pudding mix, stirring to combine well. Toss in sliced bananas and strawberries, then add cool whip, stirring gently to combine.

Stir in mini marshmallows, chopped walnuts and chocolate morsels. Refrigerate 2-3 hours before serving.

When serving, top each with more chocolate morsels and chopped walnuts if desired. You can even add some chocolate syrup and a maraschino cherry on top.

Enjoy,
Mary

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Tropical Fluff

Where has this been all my life? Oh my goodness, it's delicious and oh so easy to make. While I have a Cherry Church Salad that's similar, and greatly enjoyed by my family and friends, I wanted something different.

Naturally there are lots of recipes on the internet for a variety of fluff's from pineapple to creamsicle. All of them look and sound amazing, but I wanted to make this with mandarin oranges and pineapple tidbits for a more tropical flair.

I'm so happy I did, as all of my taste tester have raved over this combination of fruits. It's fruity, smooth, creamy and utterly fantastic.

RECIPE
Ingredients
1 small box instant vanilla pudding
1 - 20 oz can Dole pineapple tidbits with juice
1 - 15 oz can Dole mandarin orange pieces, drained
1 - 8 oz cool whip
1 cup sweetened coconut
2 cups mini marshmallows
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Method
In a large bowl mix the vanilla pudding mix and pineapple tidbits with juice; stir well to thoroughly combine. Add drained mandarin oranges and cool whip, stirring well. Fold in sweetened coconut, mini marshmallows and chopped pecans.

Cover and refrigerate several hours before serving.

Cook's note - for an adult version, add 2 tbsp coconut rum

Enjoy,
Mary

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