Banana Pudding Easter Truffles
Banana Pudding Easter Truffles are sweet bite-sized treats inspired by classic banana pudding. They combine vanilla wafers, cream cheese, banana flavor, and white chocolate coating, decorated with colorful Easter sprinkles.
๐งพ Ingredients (Makes about 20โ24 truffles)
Truffle Filling
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2 cups vanilla wafer cookies (crushed into crumbs)
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4 oz cream cheese (softened)
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2 tbsp banana pudding mix (dry powder)
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2 tbsp powdered sugar
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1 tsp banana extract (optional but adds flavor)
Coating
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1ยฝ cups white chocolate chips or melting wafers
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1 tsp coconut oil or butter (for smooth melting)
Decoration
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Pastel sprinkles
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Crushed vanilla wafers
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Optional yellow candy melts for drizzle
๐ช Preparation
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Crush the vanilla wafers into fine crumbs using a blender or food processor.
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Let the cream cheese soften at room temperature for easy mixing.
๐ฅฃ Make the Truffle Mixture
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In a bowl combine:
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Vanilla wafer crumbs
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Cream cheese
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Banana pudding mix
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Powdered sugar
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Banana extract
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Mix until a thick dough forms.
๐ก Shape the Truffles
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Scoop about 1 tablespoon of mixture.
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Roll into small balls.
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Place them on a parchment-lined tray.
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Refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up.
๐ซ Melt the Chocolate
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Place white chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl.
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Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring each time until smooth.
๐ฌ Coat the Truffles
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Dip each chilled truffle into melted white chocolate using a fork.
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Let excess chocolate drip off.
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Place back on parchment paper.
๐จ Decorate
While chocolate is still soft:
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Sprinkle pastel Easter sprinkles.
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Add crushed wafers.
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Drizzle colored candy melts.
โ๏ธ Chill
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Refrigerate 15โ20 minutes until the coating sets.
๐ฝ๏ธ Serve
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Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
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Best served slightly chilled.
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Prep Time: ~20 minutes
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Chill Time: ~45 minutes
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Yield: 20โ24 truffles
โญ Optional Variations
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๐ซ Chocolate version: use milk chocolate coating.
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๐ Strawberry banana: add strawberry powder or freeze-dried strawberry crumbs.
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๐ฃ Easter egg shape: shape truffles into small eggs instead of balls.
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๐ช Extra crunch: mix crushed wafers into the coating.
If you’d like, I can also show you 5 viral Easter no-bake desserts (super popular for Easter parties). ๐ฐ๐ฐ