Banana Pudding Dessert Cheese Ball
Banana pudding dessert cheese ball transforms the classic Southern dessert into a fun, shareable party treat. This creamy sweet dessert dip is just like the best mash up of of banana cream pie, banana pudding, and cheesecake is one easy recipe.
Servings: 12
Calories: 254kcal
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 3.4 oz pkg instant banana pudding mix
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups finely crushed nilla wafer cookies
Instructions
- Add the cream cheese and butter to a mixing bowl. Using a hand mixer whip them together until evenly combined and the mixture's smooth.8 oz cream cheese, 1/2 cup butter
- Add the sugars and the pudding mix, whipping again until evenly combined.1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1 3.4 oz pkg instant banana pudding mix, 2 tbsp brown sugar
- Cover the bowl and chill in the refrgierator for 1 1/2 hours.
- Spread the cookie crumbs on a shallow plate. Set aside.1 1/2 cups finely crushed nilla wafer cookies
- Using a spatula, form the mixture into a single large lump in the center of the bowl.
- Working quickly, pick it up and gently smooth/shape it into a ball. Roll the ball in the cookie crumbs, pressing in as needed, to evenly coat the cheese ball.
- Chill the ball for another 30 minutes to help it firm up.
- Serve with your favorite dipping options, and enjoy!
Notes
- Make sure to let the cream cheese and butter soften on the counter first. It makes them easier to combine.
- You can cream everything together with either a stand mixer or hand mixer.
- If you want, you could add chopped nuts into the cookie coating for more crunch.
Nutrition
Calories: 254kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 297mg | Potassium: 43mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 490IU | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 0.05mg