Chocolate Banana Pudding Fluff
A quick, creamy, and airy dessert that blends rich chocolate, ripe bananas, and light pudding into one delightful treat. Perfect for satisfying sweet cravings or impressing guests with minimal effort.
- Author: Mary
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes (including chilling)
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Main Ingredients
- 2–3 ripe bananas (with brown spots for maximum sweetness)
- 1 package instant chocolate pudding mix (about 3.9 oz)
- 2 cups milk (whole or 2%)
- 1 cup heavy whipped cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Sweetener
- 1–2 tablespoons honey or powdered sugar (adjust to taste)
- Prepare the Pudding: Mix the instant chocolate pudding mix with cold milk and whisk vigorously for 2 minutes until thickened and set. This creates the rich chocolate base.
- Whip the Cream: In a separate chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream using a hand or stand mixer until soft peaks form, giving the dessert a light and fluffy texture.
- Mash the Bananas: Peel and mash the ripe bananas with a fork or potato masher until smooth but still slightly chunky to retain some texture.
- Combine All Ingredients: Gently fold the mashed bananas into the prepared chocolate pudding, then carefully fold in the whipped cream using a spatula until just blended, preserving fluffiness.
- Add Vanilla and Sweeten: Stir in vanilla extract and, if desired, add honey or powdered sugar to balance flavors and achieve the ideal sweetness.
- Chill and Serve: Transfer the fluff to serving bowls or a large dish, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set and chill for enhanced flavor and texture before serving.
Notes
- Use riper bananas with brown spots for natural sweetness and the best flavor.
- Chill your mixing tools to help the cream whip faster and better.
- Fold ingredients gently to maintain a light, airy fluff texture.
- Taste and adjust sweetness before serving if needed.
- Try layering with crushed cookies or fresh fruit for an impressive presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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