Banana Pudding Easter Truffles
Creamy banana pudding truffles coated in smooth white chocolate and decorated for Easter.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 cups crushed vanilla wafer cookies
- 0.5 cup cream cheese softened
- 1 package 3.4 oz dry banana pudding mix
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
- 1 cup white chocolate or candy melts for coating
- 2 tablespoons Easter sprinkles or colored drizzle
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the crushed vanilla wafer cookies, softened cream cheese, dry banana pudding mix, milk, and vanilla bean paste.
- Stir with a sturdy spatula or use clean hands until a thick, sticky dough forms and holds together when pressed.
- Scoop about 1 to 1.5 tablespoons of dough per truffle and roll into smooth bite-sized balls.
- Arrange the truffle balls on the prepared parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Refrigerate the tray for at least 30 minutes, or until the truffles are firm and well chilled.
- Place the white chocolate or candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 20–30 second intervals, stirring between each, until completely melted and smooth.
- Using a fork or dipping tool, dip each chilled truffle into the melted chocolate, turning to coat fully and letting excess chocolate drip back into the bowl.
- Place each coated truffle back onto clean parchment paper and immediately add Easter sprinkles or drizzle with colored chocolate before the coating sets.
- Repeat with remaining truffles, then refrigerate the tray until the chocolate coating is firm and set, about 15–20 minutes.
- Store the finished truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Notes
- Crush vanilla wafers finely so the centers are smooth and cohesive.
- If the mixture is too dry to roll, add 1 teaspoon milk at a time until it holds together; if too soft, add 1–2 tablespoons extra crushed wafers.
- For easiest dipping, keep the truffle centers well chilled and work with a small batch at a time.
- Let truffles sit at room temperature for 10–15 minutes before serving for the best banana flavor and texture.
- If the mixture is too dry to roll, add 1 teaspoon milk at a time until it holds together; if too soft, add 1–2 tablespoons extra crushed wafers.
- For easiest dipping, keep the truffle centers well chilled and work with a small batch at a time.
- Let truffles sit at room temperature for 10–15 minutes before serving for the best banana flavor and texture.