Banana Pudding Cheesecake Bars
These Banana Pudding Cheesecake Bars feature a crispy vanilla wafer crust, creamy cheesecake, banana pudding filling, and a whipped cream topping—perfect for banana pudding lovers!
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- 2 cups crushed vanilla wafer cookies or graham crackers
For the Cheesecake Layer:
- 16 oz cream cheese softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream
For the Banana Pudding Layer:
- 1 cup cold milk
- 1 package 3.4 oz instant banana pudding mix
- 1 banana sliced
For the Topping:
- Whipped cream or whipped topping
- Additional crushed vanilla wafers or graham crackers
- Caramel drizzle optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper. In a bowl, mix crushed vanilla wafers, sugar, and melted butter. Press the mixture into the pan and bake for 8-10 minutes, until golden. Let cool.
- Beat softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, then stir in vanilla and sour cream. Pour the mixture over the cooled crust and spread evenly.
- Whisk together cold milk and pudding mix until thickened, about 2 minutes. Layer sliced bananas over the cheesecake, then spread the pudding mixture on top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, until the center is set and edges are golden. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Top with whipped cream, crushed vanilla wafers, and a caramel drizzle. Cut into squares and serve!