Creamy Banana Pudding Cheesecake Bars 🍰❤️

 

Ingredients:  

- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs  

- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted  

- 16 oz cream cheese, softened  

- 1 cup granulated sugar  

- 2 large eggs  

- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract  

- 2 ripe bananas, mashed  

- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant banana pudding mix  

- 1 1/2 cups milk  

- 1 cup whipped cream for topping  

Directions:  

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13-

inch baking pan with parchment paper.  

2. In a medium bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs

and melted butter until combined, then press the mixture

evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the

crust.  

3. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and

sugar until smooth and creamy. Add the eggs one at a

time, mixing well after each addition.  

4. Stir in the vanilla extract and mashed bananas until

fully incorporated.  

5. In a separate bowl, prepare the banana pudding mix

according to package instructions using the milk, then

gently fold it into the cream cheese mixture.  

6. Pour the batter over the crust in the pan and smooth

the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are set

and the center is slightly jiggly.  

7. Remove from the oven and let cool to room

temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until

fully chilled.  

8. Before serving, spread the whipped cream evenly over

the top and cut into bars.  

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Baking Time: 30 minutes | Total

Time: 2 hours 50 minutes  

Kcal: 350 kcal per serving | Servings: 12  

Tips:  

- For a nutty twist, add 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts to the

graham cracker crust mixture.  

- Substitute the banana pudding with vanilla pudding and

add chocolate chips for a chocolate-banana variation.  

- Serve with fresh banana slices on top for extra texture

and presentation.