Description
Banana Pudding Cheesecake Bars are a decadent dessert that perfectly blends the creamy richness of cheesecake with the nostalgic flavors of banana pudding. These bars feature a buttery graham cracker crust, a smooth and luscious cheesecake filling infused with ripe bananas, and are topped with fluffy whipped cream. Ideal for any gathering or as a sweet treat at home, these bars will delight your guests and leave them craving more. With easy-to-follow steps and customizable toppings, this recipe is perfect for bakers of all skill levels. Enjoy a slice of comfort that evokes childhood memories while satisfying your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup butter (melted)
- 16 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 medium ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 package (3.4 oz) banana pudding mix
- 2 cups whipped cream (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a baking dish and bake for 10 minutes until lightly golden.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar, then incorporate eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract and mashed bananas.
- Sprinkle banana pudding mix over the cream cheese mixture and gently fold until combined.
- Pour cheesecake filling over the cooled crust and bake for 30-35 minutes until edges are set but center is slightly jiggly.
- Allow to cool for 30 minutes at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (85g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg