Description
These delightful Banana Pudding Cheesecake Squares combine the creamy richness of cheesecake with the classic flavors of banana pudding. Perfect for gatherings or a sweet treat at home!
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Crust:
- 2 cups vanilla wafer cookies, crushed
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
- For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 16 oz (2 packages) cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- For the Banana Pudding Layer:
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant banana pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1–2 bananas, sliced (for layering)
- For Topping:
- Whipped cream (for garnish)
- Vanilla wafers (for garnish)
- Banana slices (for garnish)
Instructions
- Make the Crust:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- In a medium bowl, combine the crushed vanilla wafer cookies and melted butter until well mixed. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan to form an even crust. Bake for 8-10 minutes, then set aside to cool.
- Make the Cheesecake Layer:
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the sour cream, vanilla extract, and mashed bananas until fully combined.
- Pour the cheesecake batter over the cooled crust and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cheesecake is set. Remove from the oven and allow it to cool completely.
- Make the Banana Pudding Layer:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the banana pudding mix and cold milk for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
- Spread a layer of the pudding mixture over the cooled cheesecake. Add a layer of sliced bananas on top of the pudding.
- Chill and Serve:
- Refrigerate the cheesecake squares for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to allow the layers to set.
- Before serving, garnish with whipped cream, additional vanilla wafers, and fresh banana slices.
Notes
- Slice the cheesecake into squares before serving for easy portions.
- Best enjoyed chilled, and the flavors meld beautifully when left to sit overnight.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg