Banana Cream Cheesecake Bars
Recipe
Ingredients:
- 3 cups Nilla Wafer cookie crumbs (approximately one 11-ounce box)
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 pint heavy whipping cream
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 24 ounces cream cheese, softened (three 8-ounce packages)
- 2 packages instant banana cream pudding mix (3.4 ounces each)
- Optional garnish: whipped topping and banana slices
Instructions:
- Prepare the Crust:
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the Nilla Wafer crumbs and melted butter.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of an 8×8-inch baking pan lined with parchment paper.
- Chill the crust in the refrigerator or freezer.
- Make the Whipped Cream:
- In a large metal mixing bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream and sugar with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
- Prepare the Cheesecake Filling:
- In another large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry pudding mixes, beating well after each addition.
- Combine the Mixtures:
- Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until smooth.
- Assemble the Cheesecake Bars:
- Spread the cheesecake filling evenly over the chilled crust.
- Cover the pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, or overnight.
- Serve:
- Cut the chilled cheesecake into 9 squares.
- Garnish with whipped topping and banana slices if desired.
- Serve chilled.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Chill Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes
Calories: Approximately 400-500 kcal per serving
Servings: 9 servings
