Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of these Banana Cream Cheesecake Bars, where luscious layers of cheesecake meet the sweetness of ripe bananas, all sitting atop a buttery graham cracker crust. Perfect for any gathering or as a delightful treat after dinner, these bars are sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 ripe bananas, sliced thinly
- 3.4 oz vanilla pudding mix (instant)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl. Press into a greased baking dish and bake for 10 minutes until golden. Let cool.
- In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add sour cream and sugar; mix well. Gently fold in pudding mix.
- Carefully fold in banana slices to maintain their shape.
- In another bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form; gently fold into banana mixture.
- Pour filling over cooled crust and spread evenly. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Slice into bars and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 245 calories
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg