Banana Pudding Cheesecake Bars

These banana pudding cheesecake bars are creamy, sliceable, and perfect when you want banana pudding flavor in dessert bar form.

Ingredients

• 2 cups crushed vanilla wafers
• 5 tbsp melted butter
• 16 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 ripe banana, mashed
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup instant banana pudding mix
• Whipped cream and extra vanilla wafers, for topping

Directions

1. Heat oven to 325 degrees F. Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment.
2. Mix crushed wafers and melted butter. Press into the pan.
3. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
4. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla, mashed banana, sour cream, and pudding mix.
5. Spread over crust and bake 32 to 38 minutes, until the center is just set.
6. Cool completely, then chill at least 4 hours.
7. Slice and top with whipped cream and crushed wafers.

Mood Messy Tip

Chill overnight for the cleanest slices.