Description

Indulge in the creamy delight of Banana Cream Cheesecake Bars, a no-bake dessert that combines the luscious flavors of banana pudding and rich cheesecake into a treat everyone will love. With a buttery Nilla Wafer crust and layers of smooth filling, these bars are perfect for summer picnics, birthday celebrations, or any sweet craving at home. Easy to prepare and even easier to enjoy, simply mix, chill, and serve for a refreshing dessert experience that will impress family and friends alike.

Ingredients

Scale

3 cups Nilla Wafer cookie crumbs
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 pint heavy whipping cream
3/4 cup sugar
24 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 packages instant banana cream pudding mix

Instructions

In a mixing bowl, combine Nilla Wafer crumbs and melted butter until well coated. Press into an 8×8-inch baking pan lined with parchment paper.
Chill the crust for 30 minutes.
Whip heavy cream and sugar until stiff peaks form in one bowl. In another, beat softened cream cheese until smooth.
Gradually mix in banana pudding until combined. Fold whipped cream into the mixture gently.
Spread the filling over the chilled crust evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
Cut into squares and garnish with whipped topping and fresh banana slices before serving.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: None
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Bake
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 square (approx. 100g)
Calories: 340
Sugar: 25g
Sodium: 240mg
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 29g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: For gluten-free bars, substitute Nilla Wafers with gluten-free cookies. You can use mashed ripe bananas instead of pudding mix but may need additional stabilizer like agar-agar.