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Layered Banana Pudding Cheesecake Bars with Vanilla Wafer Crust

Close-up of three layered Banana Pudding Cheesecake Bars topped with fresh banana slices.
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Make rich, layered dessert bars combining a vanilla wafer crust, a creamy cheesecake layer, and a banana pudding topping.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups vanilla wafer crumbs
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1 cup cold milk
  • 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 2 ripe bananas, sliced

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
  2. Combine the vanilla wafer crumbs and melted butter in a bowl. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust. Bake for 10 minutes. Let the crust cool slightly.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Beat in the vanilla extract. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Pour the cream cheese mixture over the cooled crust.
  4. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the center is mostly set. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
  5. While the cheesecake cools, prepare the pudding layer. Whisk the instant vanilla pudding mix and cold milk together until thickened, about 2 minutes. Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping.
  6. Spread the pudding mixture evenly over the cooled cheesecake layer.
  7. Arrange the sliced bananas over the pudding layer.
  8. Cover the pan loosely with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, before cutting into bars.

Notes

  • For a firmer crust, chill the crumb mixture for 10 minutes before baking.
  • Use firm, slightly underripe bananas for the topping so they do not become mushy when chilled.
  • If you prefer a no-bake option, skip step 3 and 4. Press the crust mixture into the pan and chill for 30 minutes, then proceed with the pudding topping and chilling.

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