Description
These Banana Cream Cheesecake Bars are a delightful dessert that combines the richness of cheesecake with the tropical sweetness of bananas, all in a convenient bar form. Creamy, fruity, and decadent, these bars are sure to be a hit at any gathering or as a special treat for yourself.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling:
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Banana Cream Layer:
- 1 (3.4 oz) box instant banana cream pudding mix
- ¾ cup milk
- 1 ½ cups whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
Optional Toppings:
- Sliced bananas
- Crushed vanilla wafers
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Make the Crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, ¼ cup sugar, and melted butter. Press into a greased 9×9-inch baking dish and bake for 8–10 minutes. Cool.
- Prepare Cheesecake Filling: Beat cream cheese and ½ cup sugar until smooth. Add bananas, eggs, and vanilla. Pour over crust and bake for 25–30 minutes.
- Make Banana Cream Layer: Whisk pudding mix and milk until thickened. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over cooled cheesecake layer.
- Chill and Serve: Chill for at least 3 hours. Top with sliced bananas and crushed wafers before serving.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps.
- For a stronger banana flavor, consider adding banana extract.
- Store in the refrigerator and serve chilled.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
