Banana Pudding Truffles
Banana Pudding is a classic Southern dessert that is loved by many and these Banana Pudding Truffles are that special dessert all rolled into one bite! Vanilla wafers, ripe bananas, rolled up and dipped in white chocolate!
Banana Pudding Truffles
I have a problem. There is one thing I always buy at the grocery store that I think I am out of, but I don’t because there are still some left at home.
Do you have the same problem? Can you guess what that thing is?
BANANAS!
When I embark on my daily, yes daily, trip to the store I usually have a list. Most of the time that list is in my head which is a bad thing because if I see anyone at the store that I know, I am going to stop and talk to them and forget my list.
5% of the time I have a written list but I still buy things that are not on it because I am easily swayed by pretty labels and sales signs. But mostly it’s because I think I am running out of it, or will very soon, and need to have more on hand.
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When I arrive home from my daily shopping trip, and I start to unload the bags, I usually see this item on the counter.
Darn, I already have it. But they are super ripe. Plus they are covered in small brown spots so the kids won’t eat them.
They don’t eat anything that is considered “bad” and this list includes, but is not limited to, mushy grapes, broken crackers, and cookies with less than 10 chocolate chips in them.
Let’s not even discuss the date on the milk. One second into the date stamped on the milk jug and it is no longer drinkable. Even though it has never been opened. Are you with me moms?
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How to Make Banana Pudding Truffles
Bananas! I buy them all the time and no one eats them fast enough.
But heaven forbid I skip buying them on one trip to the store and we are out, and I am the worst mom ever.
My kids are going to starve because we ran out of non-spotted bananas 5 seconds before I walked back in the door.
What do I do with all those un-eatable, brown-spotted, bananas that are on my counter and will not get eaten because the “new/good” bananas are now available?
Cut them up and freeze them and use them for smoothies and ice cream.
*If you are doing this too, I recommend slicing and separate the slices before you freeze.
But my number one thing to make with them is banana pudding. Who can resist this classic Southern dessert?
Now, I know you are not supposed to leave out the wafers because that will get you excommunicated and uninvited from the next pot-luck so I remade the “classic” banana pudding, with the vanilla wafers, into a one-bite dessert! Banana pudding truffles!
Ingredients Needed
Of course! I used the same vanilla wafers, the ripe bananas – that are browning on my counter in record numbers right now – and some cream cheese for good measure. Banana pudding with cream cheese?
You bet! All of these ingredients are combined, rolled into bite-sized portions, and dipped in white chocolate.
What could be better? Topping it with a crispy banana chip, that’s what!
The inside of the banana pudding truffles is creamy and full of banana and vanilla flavors which are enhanced by the white chocolate coating. That banana chip on the top just seals the deal.
Now you know what to do with all those bananas you keep buying and your kids don’t eat. Make banana pudding truffles.
How long do they last?
These last 2-3 days in the refrigerator in an air-tight container. After that, the insides start to “weep” and leak out of the coating.
Can I use milk or dark chocolate?
Of course you can! I prefer the white chocolate in this instance but if you like dark or milk chocolate, have at it!!
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What is your favorite Southern classic dessert besides Banana Pudding Truffles?
Banana Pudding Truffles
Ingredients
- 11 ounces vanilla wafers
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 20 banana chips
- 2 mashed ripe bananas
- 8 ounces white chocolate
Instructions
- Place vanilla wafers in a food processor and pulse until crumbs.
- Add the cream cheese and bananas.
- Pulse until a stiff batter is formed.
- Scoop out into small balls. Approximately 1.5 inches in diameter.
- Freeze for 15 minutes.
- While the balls are freezing, melt your chocolate in a double boiler on the stove top.
- Once balls are frozen, dip them in chocolate and place on parchment paper.
- Add a banana chip on the top.
- Place back in the fridge until chocolate is set.
- Serve!
- If you don’t manage to eat all of them, keep them stored in the fridge.
Notes
Nutrition
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has anyone used graham crackers instead of vanilla wafers?
I have in a pinch and it works great! Adds an extra layer of flavor!
Really excited to be here, I clicked on a Pingback link, just to see what THAT is, and of course I
fell down the rabbit hole, perusing other recipes once I got here. lol Also excited to make this recipe, but I do have a question.
The recipe card header says the recipe makes 30 truffles, yet the ingredients list only asks for 20 banana chips. Which quantity is correct, please? And thanks!
Have a great weekend!
I am so glad you found me! This is one of my favorite recipes because I have never seen them anywhere else and I LOVE banana pudding. In regards to the banana chips, I only put 20 because I break them up into smaller pieces. I should probably note that in the recipe card (Thanks for pointing that out :)) But if you want to keep them whole, probably depending on the size of them, you will need one for each truffle. If you want to get recipes directly to your inbox don’t forget to sign up for our newsletter!
This was absolutely delicious! Will be making it again on the weekend for my mom’s bday!
I have attempted these twice. This is a super hard recipe
to reconcile. I’ve made them in the EXACT way your recipe listed. I’m flummoxed at how you get this to work. Flavor
Is excellent but after making filling, it is WAY too mushy to scoop into balls before freezing. Please tell me the secret!
Sometimes when my bananas are too ripe they will get mushy but usually the nilla wafers and cream cheese keep it stiff. If your batter seems too loose to scoop, you can always chill or freeze the batter for a little bit (~15-30 mins) before scooping into balls. You can also try add the bananas whole to the cream cheese instead of mushing them beforehand to keep it from getting too mushy. I hope this helps:)
EASY! And oh so GOOD. Woill ,ake again
AWESOME!
hi there 🙂 if I make these a day ahead or in the morning of an event that night should I put them in the refrigerator or leave them room temperature?
Because they have cream cheese in them, you would need to put them in the refrigerator if you are making them more than 2 hours ahead of time. I hope you like them! They are a family favorite here for sure:) Thanks for reading!
Can they be frozen?
You can freeze the truffles before you dip them in the chocolate but once you do that, they chocolate changes texture and can sweat when they thaw out. I wouldn’t recommend it unless you are going to serve them directly after removing them from the fridge. Thanks for reading!
Can they be frozen. If so do how long
I wouldn’t recommend freezing them as the banana will get really watery and could leak out of the chocolate caoting.
Banana pudding is one of my favorites. These are bite sized deliciousness.
What a creative ideas, I would never have thought of banana pudding truffles! Thanks for sharing #homemattersparty
This sounds yummy. We like making truffles. Thanks for joining us at the Inspiration Spotlight party.
These would go over so well at y house! Thanks for sharing with us at Throwback Thursday!
Mollie
Okay this is over the top awesome. Thanks for sharing with us at Throwback Thursday. Pinned and Shared!
pinning so I can revisit this when it’s time to make up our Holiday Goodie Platter. My daughters will have fun making these.
Thank you! I hope everyone likes them. They always disappear fast here!
What a unique and delicious idea!! Thanks for sharing on the What’s for Dinner linky
These look so yummy and pretty!
My husband wants me to make this asap!
Better make two batches!
What a creative way to elevate banana pudding to a “fancy” treat!
Thanks Justine!
I do the exact same thing with bananas! This summer we were always out of them because my husband and oldest son were constantly taking them and then I’d hear it from my daughter because they were always gone when she wanted one. Then I got in the habit in making sure I always buy them and my oldest is back to college and they aren’t disappearing as fast so we always have bananas that are overripe for smoothies and pancakes. My husband told me the other day, you know you could cut back on the number of bananas you buy. LOL Can’t win!
Anyhow, I’m excited to have a new recipe to use those bananas up with…this looks like a keeper!
It is like feast or famine with the bananas seriously!!
I love everything about these truffles! They’re just the right size for a little sweet treat, they’re definitely going on my list of things to make!
Thanks Lisa!
My family would go BONKERS over these!! They are going on my must make list!
I hope they like them!
My husband would love me forever if I make this for him! I love it 😉
as long as you don’t fight over the last one!
These truffles will be gone is a heart beat at my house. What a tasty dessert. Love the creative combination of flavors.
Such a clever idea and so much more interesting than bliss balls. I always have ripe bananas so may give this a go for a change.
Me too! Thanks!
What a great idea for a unique spin on two classics; the best of banana pudding AND truffles! Fantastic job with these, thanks so much for sharing.
Thanks!!
Great idea! These truffles sound perfectly delicious!
Thanks Angela!
I love banana pudding and I’m sure these truffles are amazing!
Thanks Julie!
This is a really creative recipe, one that I’m sure I’ll go back to year after year. Thanks!
Thank you Debi! Make sure you hold some back for yourself before they are gone!