Best 6 Banana Pudding Squares Recipes

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Step into the realm of delectable desserts and embark on a culinary journey to discover the secrets behind the perfect banana pudding squares. This delightful treat, a harmonious blend of creamy custard, tender bananas, and crispy crust, will transport you to a world of sheer indulgence. With its versatility and customizable nature, this classic dessert can be tailored to your preferences, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Let's delve into the realm of banana pudding squares and uncover the techniques and culinary wisdom that will elevate your dessert game to new heights.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BANANA PUDDING SQUARES



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I found this recipe in a Kraft magazine. Prep time does not include refrigeration time. Recipe hounds, please note Deely's review! I have changed the pan size to 8x8 because Deely says this recipe will not make enough to fill a 9x13 pan. If a larger dessert is needed, please double the recipe.

Provided by Chris Reynolds

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

20 vanilla wafers, finely crushed
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 (8 ounce) Cool Whip, thawed & divided
3 medium bananas
3 cups milk
2 (3 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding
1/2 semi-sweet chocolate baking square, grated

Steps:

  • Mix wafers and butter. Press firmly into bottom of 8x8 baking dish.
  • Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar together. Gently fold in 1-1/2 cups of the Cool Whip. Spoon mixture over the crust; carefully spread to cover.
  • Cut bananas in half crosswise; cut each piece lengthwise in half. Arrange banana pieces over the cheese mixture.
  • Pour milk into a large bowl; add pudding mixes. Beat 2 minutes. Spoon over bananas.
  • Spread with remaining whipped topping. Sprinkle evenly with chocolate.
  • Refrigerate at least 3 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256.1, Fat 14.1, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 27.8, Sodium 266.9, Carbohydrate 30.5, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 20.4, Protein 3.1

BANANA PUDDING SQUARES



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Enjoy luscious layers of cookie crust, sliced bananas and more in these Banana Pudding Squares. There's nothing uncool about our Banana Pudding Squares!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 3h30m

Yield 24 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

35 reduced-fat vanilla wafers, finely crushed (about 1-1/4 cups)
1/4 cup margarine, melted
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Sugar Free Whipped Topping, thawed, divided
3 bananas, sliced
2 pkg. (1 oz. each) JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Sugar Free Fat Free Instant Pudding
3 cups cold fat-free milk
1/2 oz. BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, grated

Steps:

  • Combine wafer crumbs and margarine; press onto bottom of 13x9-inch dish. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Beat Neufchatel and sugar in medium bowl with whisk until blended. Stir in 1-1/2 cups COOL WHIP; spread over crust. Top with bananas.
  • Beat pudding mixes and milk with whisk 2 min.; spread over bananas. Top with remaining COOL WHIP and chocolate. Refrigerate 3 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 190 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g

BANANA PUDDING CHEESECAKE BARS



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These luscious cheesecake bars combine the best of several beloved desserts. This easy cheesecake recipe is even better after a night in the fridge.

Provided by Tara O'Brady

Categories     Dessert     Cheesecake     Butter     Cream Cheese     Banana     Egg     Vanilla     Milk/Cream     Sour Cream     Soy Free     Bake     Tree Nut Free     Peanut Free     Vegetarian

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Crust
4 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted, slightly cooled, plus more for pan
2 cups finely crushed Nilla wafers
3 Tbsp. granulated sugar
½ tsp. kosher salt
Filling and assembly
3 (8-oz.) packages cream cheese, room temperature
3 ripe bananas
1 (14-oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 tsp. kosher salt
1 Tbsp. vanilla bean paste or 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
2 cups heavy cream
½ cup full-fat sour cream
¼ cup powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Crust
  • Place a rack in middle of oven; preheat to 325°F. Line a 13x9" or 12x8" baking pan with two pieces of parchment paper, leaving overhang on all sides. Anchor parchment to pan with metal binder clips. Stir Nilla wafers, sugar, salt, and remaining 4 Tbsp. butter in a medium bowl to combine. Press mixture into an even layer in bottom of prepared pan; it won't hold together but will pack like a sand. Bake until toasted, about 10 minutes. Let cool.
  • Filling and assembly
  • While the crust is cooling, beat cream cheese in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment on medium-high speed, stopping motor occasionally and scraping down sides of bowl and beater, 3 minutes. Reduce speed to medium and drop in pieces of banana, a little at a time, breaking up and incorporating completely before adding more. (Adding the bananas slowly helps blend them into the cream cheese.) Scrape down bowl and beater again, then beat 2 minutes on medium-high, covering mixer with a splash guard or kitchen towel to avoid spatter. Reduce speed to medium-low and pour in condensed milk; beat, scraping down bowl halfway through, 2 minutes. Reduce speed to low and add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition; mix in salt. For the silkiest cheesecake, strain filling though a fine-mesh sieve into a jug or pitcher, pushing through with a rubber spatula. Stir in vanilla paste or scrape in vanilla seeds and mix well.
  • Knock stand mixer bowl or jug against counter a few times to release any trapped air. Let filling sit 2 minutes, then pour into crust. Bake cheesecake until 2" of edges are puffed and center wobbles slightly when pan is gently shaken, 30-35 minutes, depending on size of pan. Turn off oven and prop open door (a wooden spoon works well). Let cheesecake cool in oven 30 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack and let cheesecake cool completely. Chill until cold, at least 4 hours, covering with wax paper or plastic wrap after 1 hour.
  • When you are ready to top cheesecake, beat heavy cream, sour cream, and powdered sugar in the clean bowl of a stand mixer with whisk attachment on medium-high until stiff peaks form, about 5 minutes. Spread topping over chilled cheesecake. Chill, uncovered, at least 1 hour before serving.
  • Slice cheesecake with a hot, dry knife and serve cold or room temperature. Do ahead: Cheesecake can be made 1 week ahead. Cover and keep chilled, or freeze up to 1 month. Crust will be slightly softer than when freshly made.

BANANA SQUARES



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When we were first married, my husband was in the Navy. Stationed in Puerto Rico, we had banana trees growing in our yard, so I found ways to use dozens of ripe bananas at a time. I made these banana squares often. They freeze well and make a great snack to have on hand when friends drop in for coffee. -Susan Miller, Raleigh, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 large eggs, separated
2/3 cup shortening
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (2 to 3 medium)
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup buttermilk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, optional
Whipped cream and sliced bananas, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form; set aside. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Beat in egg yolks; mix well. Add bananas. Combine flour and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla. Fold in egg whites. Fold in nuts if desired., Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. , If desired, garnish with whipped cream and a few banana slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 89mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

BANANA PUDDING WITH GRAHAM CRACKERS



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I made this recipe when I was craving banana pudding but out of the traditional Nilla® wafers. When I realized the graham crackers would make nice even layers a snap, the idea to make it in an 8x8-inch pan came quickly. It tastes amazing, and the crackers soften quicker than the wafers do. The addition of the Dream Whip® topping mix makes this very creamy and the even layering means you taste all three elements in every bite!

Provided by Brandy Bruton

Time 4h15m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 ½ cups cold 2% milk
2 (3.5 ounce) packages instant French vanilla pudding mix
1 (1.3 ounce) envelope dry whipped topping mix (such as Dream Whip®)
½ (14.4 ounce) package graham crackers, or more as needed
2 large bananas, sliced, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Pour milk, pudding mix, and whipped topping mix into a large bowl; mix with an electric whisk or hand whisk until ingredients are combined and a thick pudding forms.
  • Break graham cracker sheets in half to form squares.
  • Cover the bottom of an 8-inch square baking pan with 9 graham cracker squares. Layer 1/2 of the banana slices on top in even rows and cover with 1/2 of the pudding mixture, using a spatula to spread it evenly. Repeat layers once more. Sprinkle the top with graham cracker crumbs, if desired.
  • Cover and refrigerate until fully chilled, 4 hours or longer. Cut into 9 squares to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271.8 calories, Carbohydrate 53.3 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 4.4 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 490.2 mg, Sugar 33.6 g

BANANA CREAM SQUARES



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Looking for fruit dessert using Betty Crocker® sugar cookie mix? Then check out this delicious banana bar recipe.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h15m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup butter or margarine, cold
1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
1 tub (8 oz) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 box (3.4 oz) instant banana pudding mix
3 medium ripe bananas, sliced

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 13x9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In medium bowl, cut butter into cookie mix using pastry blender or fork, until mixture is crumbly. Reserve 3/4 cup mixture for topping. Mix egg in remaining mixture until incorporated. Press crumbs evenly in bottom of dish. Bake 13 to 15 minutes or until light golden brown around the edges. Cool completely.
  • In 15x10x1 inch pan, place the reserved topping crumbs in a thin layer. Bake 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally or until light golden brown. Cool completely. Crumble into small pieces. Set aside.
  • In 3-quart mixing bowl, beat cream cheese with electric mixer on medium speed, for 1 minute or until smooth. Add sweetened condensed milk. Beat until well blended. Beat in the whipped topping until smooth. Add the pudding mix and continue to beat for an additional 2 minutes or until everything is well combined.
  • Spread 1/3 of the pudding mixture onto cooled base. Arrange bananas in a single layer over pudding, Top with remaining pudding mixture and refrigerate for 10 minutes or until set. Sprinkle the cookie crumbs over the pudding.
  • To serve, cut into 24 squares, 4 rows by 6 rows, and serve individually.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 200 mg, Sugar 24 g, TransFat 1 g

Tips:

  • Use ripe bananas: Overripe bananas give the pudding a rich, creamy flavor and texture.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will result in a tough, rubbery pudding.
  • Bake the pudding until it is just set: Overbaking the pudding will make it dry and crumbly.
  • Chill the pudding before serving: Chilling the pudding allows the flavors to meld and develop, and it also makes it easier to slice and serve.
  • Serve the pudding with your favorite toppings: Popular toppings include whipped cream, ice cream, fruit, and nuts.

Conclusion:

Banana pudding squares are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that are perfect for any occasion. With their rich, creamy flavor and texture, they are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you are looking for a sweet treat, give banana pudding squares a try!

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