Chunky Monkey Truffles

By srumbel

I was SO surprised at the strong banana flavor in these petite truffles. It really packs the same flavor punch as the ice cream does! The insides are soft, with a texture very comparable to a truffle — not wet like pudding, but moist. And the crunchy chocolate outer shell with the salty walnut on top really exaggerates the Chunky Monkey flavor. These are SO fun to eat and make!

from thedomesticrebel

Ingredients

• 1 pkg. banana instant pudding mix
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 & 1/3 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 pkg chocolate almond bark or Candiquik
• 15 About 15 halved walnut pieces

Preparation

Step 1

1. Line a baking sheet with foil and set aside. In a medium bowl, beat together the pudding mix and the softened butter with a handheld electric mixer until it begins to come together. Slowly add in the water, and continue beating the pudding mix until it resembles pudding.
2. Gradually add the powdered sugar, about 1/3 cup at a time, until the mixture stiffens. Using a cookie dough scoop, roll out balls of the pudding mixture and gently roll them in your hands to round them. Place the truffles onto the baking sheet.
3. Freeze the truffles for about an hour or until firm. Once frozen, melt the candy bark according to package directions. Drop a truffle into the chocolate bark, covering completely. Allow excess to drip off and return to the baking sheet. Place a walnut piece on top of each coated truffle. Allow the chocolate to set before serving. Makes about 14-16 truffles.