Banana Pudding Easter Truffles (Print Version)

Festive no-bake bites combining creamy banana pudding with vanilla wafer crunch, coated in white chocolate and decorated for Easter.

# What You'll Need:

→ Banana Pudding Base

01 - 1 cup cold whole milk
02 - 1 package (3.4 oz) instant banana pudding mix
03 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened
04 - 1 ¾ cups vanilla wafer crumbs

→ Coating & Decoration

05 - 8 oz white chocolate or candy melts, chopped
06 - Easter-themed sprinkles or colored sugar, for decoration

# How to Make It:

01 - Whisk together cold milk and banana pudding mix in a medium bowl for 2 minutes until thickened.
02 - Add softened cream cheese and beat with electric mixer until smooth and creamy texture is achieved.
03 - Fold in vanilla wafer crumbs until a thick, workable dough forms.
04 - Portion dough using tablespoon or small cookie scoop and roll into 1-inch balls. Arrange on parchment-lined baking sheet.
05 - Refrigerate truffle balls for at least 30 minutes until firm to the touch.
06 - Microwave white chocolate or candy melts in 20-second intervals, stirring between intervals until completely smooth.
07 - Dip each chilled truffle into melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off, then return to baking sheet.
08 - Immediately sprinkle with Easter decorations or colored sugar before chocolate coating sets.
09 - Refrigerate for 10-15 minutes until chocolate coating is completely set. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • No oven required and they come together in under 30 minutes of active time
  • The nostalgic flavors everyone loves but in an adorable bite sized form
  • Perfect for making ahead and they actually get better after chilling
02 -
  • If the truffles start getting too soft while dipping pop the sheet back in the fridge for 10 minutes
  • The white chocolate coating can seize if even a drop of water gets in so keep everything completely dry
03 -
  • Keep a damp paper towel nearby to wipe your hands between rolling truffles
  • If the chocolate gets too thick for dipping add a teaspoon of coconut oil to thin it out