Description
A luscious fusion of banana pudding and cheesecake layered over a buttery vanilla wafer crust. These Banana Pudding Cheesecake Squares are creamy, nostalgic, and impossible to resist, perfect for any gathering or sweet craving.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups crushed vanilla wafers
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 box (3.4 oz) instant banana pudding mix
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup whipped topping
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a 9×9 baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix crushed vanilla wafers with melted butter and press firmly into the bottom of the pan to form the crust.
- Bake crust for 8–10 minutes, then cool completely.
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently.
- Fold in mashed bananas, vanilla extract, and prepared banana pudding (made with milk).
- Pour the mixture over the cooled crust and bake for 30–35 minutes until set in the center.
- Cool completely, then spread whipped topping on top and sprinkle with crushed wafers.
- Chill for at least 4 hours before slicing into squares and serving.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas for the best natural sweetness.
- Chill overnight for extra flavor and firmness.
- For clean cuts, slice with a warm knife and wipe between each slice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: banana pudding cheesecake, cheesecake squares, banana dessert, creamy cheesecake, southern dessert