Description
Easy banana pudding bars recipe. Learn to make delicious no-bake dessert with simple tech. Perfect for potlucks & parties. Get the quick method now!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (11 ounce) box of Nilla Wafers
- 4–5 medium ripe (but firm) bananas
- 1 (8 ounce) block of cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 (3.4 ounce) boxes of instant banana pudding mix
- 3 1/2 cups cold whole milk
- 1 (8 ounce) tub of frozen whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
Instructions
- Create the Crust: Line a 9×13 inch baking dish with parchment paper. Arrange a single, snug layer of Nilla Wafers to cover the entire bottom of the dish.
- Slice the Bananas: Peel and slice your bananas into rounds about 1/4-inch thick. Layer them evenly over the Nilla Wafers.
- Whip the Creamy Layer: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy. Gradually beat in the powdered sugar until well combined.
- Make the Pudding: In a separate bowl, whisk the instant banana pudding mixes with the cold milk for about 2 minutes. Let it sit for a few minutes to thicken slightly.
- Combine and Spread: Gently fold the thickened pudding and the entire tub of whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture. Spread this mixture evenly over the banana layer in your dish.
- Top and Chill: Crush the remaining Nilla Wafers and sprinkle them over the top. Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, but ideally overnight.
Notes
Creamy no-bake banana pudding bars layered with Nilla wafers and fresh bananas. An easy, crowd-pleasing dessert perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 bars
- Calories: 420 calories
- Sugar: 38 grams
- Fat: 22 grams
- Carbohydrates: 52 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 6 grams