Twinkie Banana Split Dessert
Ingredients
- 10–12 Hostess Twinkies (classic or banana cream)
- 2 boxes (3.4 oz each) instant banana cream pudding mix (or vanilla)
- 3½ to 4 cups cold milk
- 3–4 medium bananas, sliced into coins
- 1 tub (8 oz) Cool Whip, thawed
- 1 jar Smucker’s strawberry topping (or strawberry syrup)
- Maraschino cherries with stems
Step-by-Step Instructions - Base layer: Unwrap the Twinkies, slice them in half lengthwise (or leave whole), and arrange them cream-side up to cover the bottom of a 9×13-inch glass baking dish.
- Banana layer: Place an even, tight layer of banana slices directly over the top of the Twinkies.
- Pudding layer: In a medium bowl, whisk the instant pudding mixes with the cold milk for about 2 minutes until smooth and starting to thicken. Pour the pudding evenly over the banana layer, smoothing it out with a spatula.
- Whip layer: Gently spread the thawed Cool Whip across the top of the pudding layer to form a clean, white topping.
- Garnish & Chill: Drizzle strawberry topping across the whipped cream and arrange maraschino cherries evenly on top. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 to 3 hours before slicing and serving.