Description
These Banana Pudding Cheesecake Squares are a delicious blend of nostalgic flavors and creamy richness, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup Crushed Vanilla Wafer Cookies (Substitute with graham crackers if desired.)
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (Melted; coconut oil can be used as a dairy-free alternative.)
- 16 oz Cream Cheese (Softened for easy mixing.)
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar (Sugar substitute can be used if desired.)
- 3 large Large Eggs (At room temperature for optimal blending.)
- 3 medium Ripe Bananas (Using overripe bananas elevates the taste.)
- 1 box Instant Banana Pudding Mix (Can be swapped for vanilla pudding mix for milder flavor.)
- 2 cups Cold Milk (Nut milk is a great dairy-free option.)
- 1 cup Whipped Topping (Homemade whipped cream is a fresh alternative.)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and prepare a 9×9-inch baking dish by lining it with parchment paper.
- Combine crushed vanilla wafer cookies with melted unsalted butter in a mixing bowl, then press into the bottom of the baking dish to form a crust.
- Beat softened cream cheese with granulated sugar until creamy, then mix in large eggs one at a time.
- Fold in mashed ripe bananas into the cream cheese mixture, then spread this evenly over the crust.
- Whisk instant banana pudding mix with cold milk until it thickens, then pour this over the cheesecake filling.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 40 minutes until set.
- Allow the dish to cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Top with whipped topping, slice, and serve chilled.
Notes
- Using overripe bananas enhances the flavor.
- Allowing the dessert to chill overnight improves texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 240 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: Banana Pudding Cheesecake Squares