Introduction
Combine the creamy richness of cheesecake with the nostalgic comfort of banana pudding in these delightful squares. Perfect for potlucks, parties, or a simple dessert craving, this recipe layers a crunchy crust, smooth banana pudding, and velvety cheesecake into bite-sized treats everyone will love.
Ingredients
Crust:
1 ½ cups vanilla wafer crumbs
5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Banana Pudding Layer:
1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
2 cups cold milk
3 ripe bananas, sliced
Cheesecake Layer:
16 oz cream cheese, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
Topping:
Whipped cream (optional)
Additional vanilla wafer crumbs or banana slices for garnish
Instructions
Prepare the crust:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix vanilla wafer crumbs with melted butter until well combined. Press firmly into the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking pan. Bake for 8-10 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool.
Make the banana pudding:
Whisk pudding mix and cold milk together until thickened (about 2 minutes). Gently fold in banana slices. Spread this layer evenly over the cooled crust.
Prepare the cheesecake layer:
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and continue beating until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla extract. Pour over the banana pudding layer, spreading evenly.
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