Banana Truffles with Chocolate (Printable Version)
Creamy banana truffles with white candy and chocolate coating, combined with pineapple and walnuts for a rich taste.
# Everything You’ll Need:
→ Batter
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15.25 oz heat-treated white cake mix
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8 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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½ cup crushed pineapple, very well drained
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¾ cup chopped walnuts
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1 banana, sliced
→ Coating and Garnish
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8 oz white candy coating
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½ cup chocolate melting wafers
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Rainbow sprinkles
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Stemmed maraschino cherries
# Steps to Cook:
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Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
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In a medium mixing bowl, cream together the heat-treated white cake mix, softened cream cheese, and vanilla extract until fully combined and dough-like.
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Add the crushed pineapple, chopped walnuts, and banana slices to the batter. Mix thoroughly until evenly distributed.
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Using a 1-2 inch cookie scoop, portion the mixture and roll into 1 to 1½ inch smooth balls with your palms.
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Place the truffle balls on the prepared parchment-lined sheet and refrigerate for 1 hour.
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About 5-10 minutes before chilling completes, melt the white candy coating in a microwave-safe bowl at 50% power for 1 minute, stir, then continue melting in 30-second intervals until smooth.
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Dip each chilled truffle ball into the melted white candy coating, ensuring full coverage.
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Place coated truffles back onto the parchment and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
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Melt the chocolate melting wafers in the microwave similarly until silky smooth.
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Spoon a dollop of melted chocolate onto each coated truffle, garnish with a stemmed maraschino cherry and rainbow sprinkles.
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Return decorated truffles to the refrigerator for an additional 30 minutes before serving.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Ensure cake mix is heat-treated to eliminate salmonella risk; soften cream cheese well for a smoother dough; use a small spoon for controlled chocolate decoration; add cherries and sprinkles one at a time.