Description
Indulge in a delightful twist on a classic dessert with this Banana Pudding Dessert Cheese Ball. Creamy and packed with banana flavor, this no-bake treat is perfect for parties or a sweet snack.
Ingredients
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Cheese Ball:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 box (3.4 oz) instant banana cream pudding mix (dry)
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup crushed vanilla wafers
- ¼ cup mini white chocolate chips (optional)
Coating:
- 1 cup crushed vanilla wafers
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
- Fold in the crushed vanilla wafers and mini white chocolate chips if using.
- Transfer the mixture onto a large piece of plastic wrap and shape it into a ball. Wrap tightly and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until firm.
- Once chilled, unwrap the cheese ball and roll it in the remaining crushed vanilla wafers to coat evenly.
- Place on a serving plate and return to the fridge until ready to serve.
Add the dry banana pudding mix, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until fully combined and fluffy.
Notes
- Serve with vanilla wafers, graham crackers, pretzels, or fresh fruit for dipping.
- For an extra banana kick, mix in a few banana chips or drizzle with banana-flavored syrup before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
