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Banana Pudding Bars

Manila Spoon
A symphony of flavors awaits your tastebuds with our delicious banana pudding bars — crunchy vanilla wafer crust, velvety banana pudding, and a creamy crown of whipped perfection. Elevate your dessert experience with every heavenly bite.
5 from 18 votes
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
4 hours
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24
Calories 301 kcal

Equipment

  • 9x13 Rectangle Baking Dish
  • Hand Mixer or Electric Mixer

Ingredients
 

Vanilla Wafer Crust

  • 2 cups vanilla wafers crumbs,
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 8 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

Banana Pudding Layer

  • 3.4 ounce box of instant banana pudding mix
  • 2 cups of milk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 5 bananas, sliced (the amount of bananas needed depends on the size of each banana so adjust accordingly)

Whipped Cream Cheese Filling

  • 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened
  • 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 5 oz instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 8 ounces of Cool whip, thawed (may also use freshly whipped cream of the same amount, if preferred)
  • 11 ounce box of vanilla wafers, for topping

Instructions
 

For the Crust

  • To make the crust, combine all the crust ingredients in a bowl and mix until evenly moistened. Press the crumb mixture into the bottom and side of a greased 9 x 13 baking dish.

For the Banana Pudding Layer

  • Follow the instructions in the pudding packet to make the instant banana pudding layer. Add the milk to the pudding as instructed and allow to thicken. Mix in the vanilla extract. Let the pudding cool for 10 minutes in the refrigerator.

For the Whipped Cream Cheese Filling

  • In another bowl, add the cream cheese. Use an electric mixer to beat the cream cheese until smooth and no more lumps appear. Add the sweetened condensed milk and blend again until combined.
  • Add the whole milk, vanilla extract, and vanilla pudding mix. Blend once more until a thin mixture is created. Let this sit for 5 minutes to allow the pudding to set.
  • Add the Cool Whip or whipped heavy cream to the thickened mixture and fold with a rubber spatula.
  • Spoon the chilled banana pudding on top of the wafer crust. Spread evenly.
  • Layer on top with slices of banana. Spread the Cool Whip (or whipped cream) mixture on top of the bananas.
  • Finish the dessert with a layer of vanilla wafers.
  • Refrigerate for at least 4 hours but preferably overnight to allow the filling to set. Slice and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 301kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 6gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 297mgPotassium: 270mgFiber: 1gSugar: 32gVitamin A: 264IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 144mgIron: 0.1mg
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