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Amazing Banana Pudding Bars: 1 Flawless Recipe

Banana Pudding Bars
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Make these creamy Banana Pudding Bars for a fun, portable twist on the classic dessert. Everyone loves the layers of buttery crust, rich filling, and sweet topping.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1 1/2 cups cold milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 ripe bananas, sliced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional: Nilla Wafers for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, cold butter, granulated sugar, and salt. Use your fingers or a pastry blender to cut the butter into the dry ingredients until a coarse crumb forms.
  3. Press the crumb mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust.
  4. Bake the crust for 15 to 18 minutes, or until lightly golden brown. Let it cool completely on a wire rack.
  5. While the crust cools, prepare the pudding filling. Whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix, cold milk, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl until thickened, about 2 minutes.
  6. Gently fold the sliced bananas into the pudding mixture.
  7. Spread the banana pudding mixture evenly over the cooled crust. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until the filling is firm.
  8. Prepare the topping by beating the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl until stiff peaks form.
  9. Spread or pipe the whipped cream over the chilled pudding layer.
  10. Refrigerate for another hour before slicing into bars. Top with crushed wafers, if desired, just before serving.

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas for the best banana flavor in your filling.
  • Make certain the crust is completely cool before adding the pudding layer to prevent melting.
  • You can substitute a store-bought shortbread crust for a quicker option.
  • Slice the bars cleanly using a sharp knife dipped in hot water between cuts.

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