Get ready to transform your dessert game with the most irresistible treat that will make your taste buds dance! Imagine biting into a soft, pillowy banana cookie filled with a luxuriously creamy dulce de leche filling that melts in your mouth. These banana whoopie pies aren't just a dessert; they're a culinary experience that combines the rich sweetness of caramelized milk with the comforting flavor of ripe bananas. Whether you're a baking enthusiast or a sweet-tooth adventurer, this recipe will elevate your dessert skills and impress everyone who takes a bite!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: -
Total Time: 15 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 12 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup dulce de leche
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and dulce de leche. Use an electric mixer or a whisk to blend them together until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Make sure there are no lumps from the cream cheese.
- Add the vanilla extract to the mixture. Continue to mix until the vanilla is fully incorporated and the filling is well combined. The filling should be light and fluffy.
- Once the filling is ready, taste it to adjust the sweetness if needed. If you prefer a sweeter filling, you can add a little more dulce de leche at this stage and mix again.
- Transfer the dulce de leche filling into a piping bag or a resealable plastic bag. If using a plastic bag, snip off one corner to create a piping tip.
- Set the filling aside while you prepare the banana whoopie pie cookies. Once the cookies are baked and cooled, you can proceed to fill them.
- To assemble the whoopie pies, pipe a generous amount of the dulce de leche filling onto the flat side of one cookie. Place another cookie on top, flat side down, to create a sandwich.
- Repeat the filling and sandwiching process with the remaining cookies until all are assembled.
- For an extra touch, you can sprinkle a little sea salt on top of the filled whoopie pies for a delightful contrast to the sweetness.
- Serve the banana whoopie pies immediately, or store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Enjoy your delicious treat!
Tips
- Ensure your cream cheese is completely softened at room temperature to avoid lumps in your filling.
- Use an electric mixer for the smoothest, most consistent texture.
- Taste and adjust the sweetness by gradually adding more dulce de leche.
- For a professional look, use a piping bag or a plastic bag with a corner snipped off.
- Chill the filling for 15-20 minutes before piping for easier handling.
- Add a sprinkle of sea salt to enhance the caramel flavor and create a gourmet touch.
- Store whoopie pies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- For best results, assemble the whoopie pies just before serving to keep the cookies crisp.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 62kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: mg
