Description
Southern charm meets decadent dessert in these banana pudding truffles. Creamy vanilla wafer crumbs and ripe banana combine into irresistible bite-sized treats that transport you straight to a sweet, nostalgic moment of comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 11 ounces (312 grams) vanilla wafers
Coating and Decorative Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) white chocolate
- 20 banana chips
Instructions
- Pulverize vanilla wafer cookies in a food processor until they transform into ultra-fine, powdery crumbs (about or ).
- Add softened cream cheese (or 113 grams) and thoroughly mashed ripe bananas into the processor with wafer crumbs, blending until a cohesive, smooth mixture develops.
- Using clean hands or a small cookie scoop, carefully craft uniform truffle spheres approximately 1.5 inches (3.8 centimeters) in diameter.
- Transfer the delicate truffle orbs onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and position in the freezer for 15-20 minutes to solidify their structure.
- Meanwhile, create a makeshift double boiler by placing white chocolate (or 226 grams) in a heat-safe bowl positioned above simmering water, stirring gently until completely liquefied.
- Extract the chilled truffles and methodically submerge each one into the warm white chocolate, ensuring total and even coverage using a dipping fork.
- Delicately position the chocolate-enrobed truffles back onto the parchment paper, immediately adorning each with a crisp banana chip as a decorative garnish.
- Allow the truffles to set by refrigerating for approximately 30 minutes, or until the chocolate coating becomes completely firm and glossy.
- Store the finished truffles in an airtight container within the refrigerator, consuming within 5-7 days for optimal freshness and flavor.
Notes
- Wafer crumbs provide a delightful crunch that mimics the classic banana pudding texture.
- Cream cheese adds richness and helps bind the truffle mixture together seamlessly.
- Freezing the balls ensures they maintain shape during the chocolate dipping process.
- White chocolate coating creates a smooth, elegant finish that complements the banana flavor.
- Banana chips on top offer a beautiful garnish and extra burst of fruity sweetness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 20
- Calories: 215 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg