Description
Banana Cream Cheesecake Bars are a dreamy, no-bake dessert featuring a buttery Nilla Wafer crust and a creamy, banana-flavored cheesecake filling. Perfect for gatherings or make-ahead treats, these decadent bars are loaded with indulgent banana flavor and topped with optional garnishes like whipped cream and fresh banana slices.
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
- Prepare Crust: Combine Nilla Wafer crumbs and melted butter. Press into an 8×8-inch baking pan lined with parchment paper. Chill.
- Whip Cream: In a metal bowl, whip heavy cream and sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Mix Filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually mix in banana pudding.
- Combine Mixtures: Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until smooth.
- Assemble Bars: Spread filling over crust. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
- Serve: Slice into 9 bars. Add garnishes as desired. Serve chilled.
Notes
Chill crust thoroughly to ensure stability.
For clean cuts, use a warm, sharp knife and wipe between cuts.
Garnish just before serving to keep toppings fresh.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake, Refrigeration
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9 bars
