Description
These rich banana pudding cheesecake bars combine creamy cheesecake, mashed bananas, and pudding for the ultimate Southern-style dessert.
Ingredients
1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
¼ cup sugar
⅓ cup melted butter
2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1 cup heavy cream
2 ripe bananas, mashed
1 box vanilla pudding mix
2 cups milk
1 cup whipped topping
½ cup mini vanilla wafers (for garnish)
Sliced bananas (for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking pan.
Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the bottom of the pan to form the crust.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add vanilla and eggs one at a time, mixing well.
Stir in heavy cream and mashed bananas. Pour over crust.
Bake 40–45 minutes until the center is set. Cool completely.
Prepare pudding with 2 cups of milk per package instructions and cool.
Spread cooled pudding over cheesecake layer. Refrigerate at least 3 hours.
Before serving, top with whipped topping, vanilla wafers, and banana slices.
Notes
Use vanilla wafers instead of graham crackers for the crust.
Caramel drizzle adds a rich touch.
Lighten with low-fat cream cheese and whipped topping if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
