Description
A delightful dessert combining the flavors of banana pudding and cheesecake, these bars are creamy, rich, and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup of unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup of sugar
- 3 (8 ounce) packages of cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups of heavy whipping cream
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 package of instant banana pudding mix
- 2 cups of milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until well mixed. Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased baking dish to form the crust. Bake for about 10 minutes, then let it cool.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar together until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no lumps.
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, being careful not to deflate the whipped cream.
- Add the mashed bananas and vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture and fold until well combined. In a separate bowl, mix the banana pudding with milk according to package instructions. Combine it with the cream cheese mixture until smooth. Pour the filling over the cooled crust and spread it evenly.
- Chill the bars in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or until set completely.
- Slice into bars and serve, optionally garnished with additional banana slices or whipped cream.
Notes
Use ripe bananas for maximum flavor. Chill overnight for the best texture. Customize with caramel or chocolate layers if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg