Banana Pudding Easter Truffles (Printable)
No-bake banana truffles with vanilla wafers and white chocolate, ideal for Easter gatherings.
# 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 the cold milk and banana pudding mix in a medium bowl for 2 minutes until thickened.
02 - Add the softened cream cheese and beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
03 - Fold in the vanilla wafer crumbs until a thick dough forms.
04 - Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, portion and roll into 1-inch balls. Place onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
05 - Refrigerate the truffle balls for at least 30 minutes, or until firm.
06 - Melt the white chocolate or candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
07 - Dip each chilled truffle into the melted chocolate, letting any excess drip off, then return to the baking sheet.
08 - Immediately decorate with Easter sprinkles or colored sugar before the coating sets. Refrigerate for another 10-15 minutes until the chocolate is set.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- No oven required means you can make these even when Easter has turned your kitchen into a war zone
- They hit that perfect sweet spot between grown up elegance and childhood comfort food
02 -
- If your truffle mixture feels too sticky to roll, chill it for 15 minutes before shaping
- White chocolate seizes if overheated so stop microwaving when small lumps remain and stir to finish melting
03 -
- Use a fork to dip truffles instead of your fingers to keep the chocolate from melting
- Keep a small bowl of warm water nearby to clean off sticky residue between dips