Banana Pudding Squares Recipe

This irresistible No-Bake Banana Pudding Squares recipe is a creamy, dreamy dessert perfect for potlucks or a special treat! Inspired by a classic Kraft recipe, this updated version uses an 8x8 inch pan for the perfect portion size. Layers of buttery wafer crust, creamy cream cheese filling, sweet bananas, and rich pudding are topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 256.1 kcal
Protein 6g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Banana Pudding Squares

  • 1 (12 ounce) box vanilla wafers
  • ½ cup butter, melted
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 cups Cool Whip, thawed, divided
  • 3 medium bananas, sliced
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1 (4 ounce) semi-sweet chocolate baking square, grated

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How to Make Banana Pudding Squares

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Crush vanilla wafers into fine crumbs. Combine with melted butter until evenly moistened.
  3. Press crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of an 8x8 inch baking dish.
  4. In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth and creamy.
  5. Gently fold in 1 1/2 cups of the thawed Cool Whip.
  6. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the wafer crust.
  7. Slice bananas into quarters lengthwise.
  8. Arrange banana slices over the cream cheese layer.
  9. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk and pudding mixes for 2 minutes until smooth and thickened.
  10. Pour the pudding mixture evenly over the bananas.
  11. Spread the remaining 1/2 cup of Cool Whip evenly over the pudding layer.
  12. Sprinkle chocolate shavings evenly over the top.
  13. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

11 g

Sugar

81g

Fat

44g

Carbs

10g

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