Banana Cream Pie Bars
Banana Cream Pie Bars are a delightful twist on the classic dessert, featuring a buttery graham cracker crust layered with creamy banana filling and topped with fluffy whipped cream. These easy-to-make bars are perfect for sharing at gatherings or indulging in a sweet treat at home. With their enchanting flavors and textures, they promise to bring joy to any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 package (3.4 oz) vanilla pudding mix (instant)
- 2 cups whole milk
- 3 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 cup whipped topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until well mixed.
- Press mixture into the bottom of a greased 9×9-inch baking dish and bake for 10 minutes or until golden brown.
- In another bowl, whisk together pudding mix and milk for about 2 minutes until thickened.
- Fold in sliced bananas gently.
- Pour banana filling over cooled crust and spread evenly. Top with whipped topping.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (75g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider adding a splash of vanilla extract to the pudding. Substitute almond milk for whole milk to lighten the recipe. Feel free to experiment with toppings like crushed nuts or chocolate shavings.