Banana Cream Pie Bars
These Banana Cream Bars are an easy summer dessert that everyone will love! They are cool, creamy, and perfect for hot days when you don’t want to turn on the oven!
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Chilling Time4 hours hrs
Total Time4 hours hrs 20 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Keyword: Banana Cream Pie Bars
Servings: 9 bars
Calories: 422kcal
Author: Amanda Rettke--iambaker.net
Cream Cheese Layer
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (120 g) Cool Whip, thawed
- 2 ripe bananas, sliced into ¼-inch rounds
Pudding Layer
- 1 box (3.4-ounces) instant banana pudding mix
- 1 ¼ cups whole milk
- ½ cup (60 g) Cool Whip, thawed
Toppings
- 1 ½ cups (180 g) Cool Whip, thawed
- Vanilla wafers, crushed, optional
- sliced banana, optional
Crust
In a food processor, pulse the wafers until they become fine crumbs.
Transfer the crumbs to a medium bowl. Stir in melted butter and salt until the mixture resembles wet sand.
Press the crumb mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan using the bottom of a measuring cup or glass.
Place the pan in the refrigerator to chill for 10 minutes.
Cream Cheese Layer
In another medium bowl, beat softened cream cheese with a hand mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy.
Add sugar and continue beating for 2 to 3 minutes until fully incorporated. Add vanilla extract and mix until combined.
Gently fold in Cool Whip with a rubber spatula until no streaks remain. Spread the mixture evenly over the chilled cookie crust.
Layer sliced bananas evenly over the cheesecake layer.
Pudding Layer
In a medium bowl, whisk the banana pudding mix and whole milk together for about 2 minutes, until the pudding thickens.
Gently fold in the Cool Whip until combined.
Pour the pudding mixture over the banana layer and spread evenly with a spatula.
Topping
Spread the Cool Whip evenly over the pudding layer, smoothing the top.
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until the dessert is fully set.
When ready to serve, garnish with crushed vanilla wafers and fresh banana slices.
Serving: 1bar | Calories: 422kcal