Banana Cream Pie Bars Recipe

Indulge in these irresistible Banana Cream Pie Bars! A delightful twist on a classic dessert, this recipe is surprisingly easy and perfect for potlucks, parties, or a sweet treat anytime. Made with creamy layers of banana, luscious pudding, and a buttery crust, these bars are guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 704.6 kcal
Protein 22g
Rating 4.7 (3 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Banana Cream Pie Bars

  • 1 1/2 cups crushed vanilla wafers
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 8 ounces reduced fat cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 (8 ounce) container (3 cups) cool whip topping, thawed
  • 2 to 3 medium ripe bananas, sliced
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 (3.9 ounce) packages fat free sugar free instant vanilla pudding mix
  • Sugar Free Fat Free Instant Banana Cream Pudding Mix
  • 1/2 cup semi sweet chocolate shavings or mini chocolate chips

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How to Make Banana Cream Pie Bars

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Combine 1 ½ cups crushed vanilla wafers and ½ cup melted butter.
  3. Press firmly into the bottom of a greased 13x9 inch baking dish.
  4. Beat 8 ounces cream cheese and ½ cup powdered sugar until smooth.
  5. Gently fold in 1 ½ cups whipped topping.
  6. Spread evenly over the crust.
  7. Arrange 2-3 ripe bananas, sliced, over the cream cheese mixture.
  8. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups milk and 2 packages (3.9 ounces each) instant vanilla pudding mix for 2 minutes until thickened.
  9. Pour pudding mixture evenly over bananas.
  10. Spread remaining 1 ½ cups whipped topping over the pudding layer.
  11. Sprinkle with ½ cup chocolate shavings or mini chocolate chips.
  12. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving.
  13. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

23 g

Sugar

73g

Fat

127g

Carbs

22g

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