Description
This Banana Pudding Dessert Cheese Ball is a luscious and creamy treat perfect for parties and gatherings. Combining cream cheese, butter, and instant banana pudding mix, it offers a rich banana-flavored dessert that’s easy to prepare. Rolled in crushed vanilla wafer cookies and a touch of brown sugar, this no-cook cheese ball brings the classic flavors of banana pudding into a fun, scoopable appetizer or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese Ball Base
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 3.4 oz package instant banana cream pudding mix
- 2 Tbsp brown sugar
Coating
- 1 cup crushed vanilla wafer cookies
Instructions
- Prepare the base: In a large mixing bowl, blend softened cream cheese and unsalted butter until smooth and creamy using an electric mixer or a sturdy spoon.
- Add sweetness and flavor: Gradually add powdered sugar, instant banana cream pudding mix, and brown sugar to the cream cheese and butter mixture. Continue mixing until the ingredients are thoroughly combined and the mixture has a smooth, uniform banana pudding flavor.
- Shape the cheese ball: Using your hands or a spatula, form the mixture into a ball shape. Wrap the cheese ball in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up and allow the flavors to meld together.
- Coat the cheese ball: Once chilled, unwrap the cheese ball and roll it evenly in the crushed vanilla wafer cookies, ensuring the entire surface is coated for added texture and flavor.
- Final chill and serve: Place the coated cheese ball back in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving. Serve chilled with graham crackers, cookies, or fruit for dipping.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese and butter are fully softened for easy mixing and a smooth texture.
- If you prefer a sweeter ball, you can increase the powdered sugar slightly, but taste as you go.
- Can be made a day ahead to enhance flavor and ease of serving.
- Store any leftovers tightly wrapped in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a fun variation, add miniature chocolate chips or chopped nuts to the mixture before chilling.
