Description
Indulge in the heavenly taste of Banana Cream Cheese Cheesecake Bars, an irresistible dessert that combines the creamy richness of cheesecake with the delightful sweetness of bananas.
Ingredients
3 cups Nilla Wafer cookie crumbs (approximately one 11-ounce box)
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 pint heavy whipping cream
3/4 cup sugar
24 ounces cream cheese (3 8-ounce packages), softened
2 packages instant banana cream pudding mix (3.4 ounces each)
Optional garnish: whipped topping and banana slices
Instructions
- Combine Nilla Wafer crumbs and melted butter; press into a lined 8×8-inch pan. Chill.
- Whip heavy cream and sugar to stiff peaks; set aside.
- Beat cream cheese smoothly, then gradually add pudding mix.
- Fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture.
- Spread over crust and refrigerate for 8 hours.
- Cut into squares, garnish with whipped topping and banana slices, and serve chilled.
Notes
Substitute Nilla Wafers with graham crackers or shortbread cookies for a different crust flavor.
For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free cookie crumbs.
Ensure cheesecake bars are thoroughly chilled before serving for best texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake, Refrigeration
- Cuisine: American