Banana Pudding Cheesecake Squares
Banana pudding cheesecake squares
Ingredients
For the Blondie Crust:
1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
1/2 cup light brown sugar packed
1 large egg yolk
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Pinch salt
1/4 cup mashed ripe banana
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
For the Cheesecake Topping:
2/3 cup heavy whipped cream
16 ounces cream cheese 2 blocks
1 cup granulated sugar
3.4 ounce instant banana pudding powder 1 box
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional: Powdered Sugar for extra sweetness
Garnish: Nilla wafers
Instructions
For the Blondie Crust:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees and prepare a 8x8 baking pan with non-stick method of your choice.
In a large bowl, whisk together butter and sugar until combined. Next whisk in the egg yolk, flour, salt, banana and vanilla until well combined.
Add blondie batter to pan and bake for 15-20 minutes until just set.
Cool to room temperature and prepare topping.
For the Cheesecake Topping:
Using your hand mixer, whip heavy cream in a medium sized bowl until stiff peaks develop then refrigerate and clean beaters.
In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese until nice and fluffy with hand mixer.
Slowly add in the sugar, banana pudding powder, milk, and vanilla extract. Beat until well incorporated.
Carefully fold pre-made whipped cream into the cream cheese batter.
Taste and add a little powdered sugar if you prefer it a little sweeter.
Pour and evenly spread cheesecake topping over blondie crust and freeze for at least 2 hours or until completely firm.
Garnish with nilla wafers and serve.
Banana pudding cheesecake squares combine the best flavors of creamy cheesecake and sweet banana. They are an excellent dessert for gatherings, thanks to their delightful blend of textures and tastes. The blondie crust is soft yet firm enough to hold the cheesecake topping, ensuring each bite is heavenly. These squares can be customizable—add in chocolate chips or a drizzle of caramel for an extra touch! If you're short on time, this dessert can be prepared ahead of time, as it needs to chill in the freezer for a few hours. The incorporation of instant banana pudding gives these cheesecake squares their signature flavor and creaminess. Don't forget to garnish them with crumbled Nilla wafers for that classic banana pudding experience. Perfectly portioned and aesthetically pleasing, these squares are ideal for entertaining or simply enjoying as a cozy dessert at home. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this easy yet impressive recipe that celebrates banana lovers!
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