Looking for a mouthwatering no bake dessert? Try our Creamy Banana Pudding Bars! Luscious banana cream cheesecake filling, nilla wafer crust, and a pillowy whipped cream topping dusted with chocolate shavings. Yum!
Key Ingredients for Banana Pudding Bars
- vanilla wafers
- butter
- cream cheese
- powdered sugar
- whipped topping
- bananas, sliced
- vanilla instant pudding
- milk
- vanilla extract
- semi-sweet chocolate (just a little bit for grating on top)
Directions
Step 1: In a medium bowl, mix the vanilla wafer crumbs and melted butter; press into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking pan.
Step 2: In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar with a hand mixer until well-blended. Fold in 1 1/2 cups of the whipped topping. Spread the cheesecake filling over the cookie crust, then arrange an even layer of the banana slices.
Step 3: In a separate large bowl, whisk pudding mixes, vanilla extract and milk for 2 minutes, until thickened. Spread over banana slices. Top with remaining whipped cream. Refrigerate for 3-4 hours. Just before serving, grate some chocolate over the top. Store in refrigerator.
Expert Tips
- For a thicker crust, double the crust ingredients.
- Line the baking dish with foil or parchment paper before pressing in the crumb crust, extending it over the ends of the dish. Use the ends of the foil or paper to lift the chilled dessert out for easy cutting.
- To cut: For neater slicing, rinse your knife under hot water and wipe clean between cuts.
- Garnish individual banana pudding bars with chocolate shavings, mini chocolate chips, or vanilla wafers. Love banana flavor? Add an extra banana slice on top!
- To store: Cover and keep refrigerated for up to 3 days.
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Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups vanilla wafers finely crushed
- ¼ cup butter melted
- 8 oz cream cheese
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 8 oz cool whip
- 3 bananas sliced
- 2 3 oz pkgs vanilla instant pudding
- 3 cups milk
- ½ oz. semi-sweet chocolate grated
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix the vanilla wafer crumbs and melted butter; press into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar with a hand mixer until well-blended. Fold in 1 1/2 cups of the whipped topping. Spread the cheesecake filling over the cookie crust, then arrange an even layer of the banana slices.
- In a separate large bowl, whisk pudding mixes, vanilla extract and milk for 2 minutes, until thickened. Spread over banana slices. Top with remaining whipped cream. Refrigerate for 3-4 hours. Just before serving, grate some chocolate over the top. Store in refrigerator.
Notes
- For a thicker crust, double the crust ingredients.
- Line the baking dish with foil or parchment paper before pressing in the crumb crust, extending it over the ends of the dish. Use the ends of the foil or paper to lift the chilled dessert out for easy cutting.
- To cut: For neater slicing, rinse your knife under hot water and wipe clean between cuts.
- Garnish individual banana pudding bars with chocolate shavings, mini chocolate chips, or vanilla wafers. Love banana flavor? Add an extra banana slice on top!
- To store: Cover and keep refrigerated for up to 3 days.
TerriAnn @ Cookies & Clogs says
I didn’t even know PHILADELPHIA made a neufchâtel cheese! I love the pairing of banana and Nilla wafers!
Katie says
The thing I like best is that there’s no baking necessary! It looks so delicious!
Tammy says
I like how this is a dessert kids and parents can make together. We have a bunch of events coming up in May that I need to make some desserts for and I think this one would be perfect for them!
Vanessa: thequeenofswag says
Anything that has a layer of cool whip and banana has to be delicious. This looks amazing. Can’t wait to try the recipe.
Ty says
That looks amazingly delicious!
Lisa says
I would have never guessed the ingredients were so easy! I’m going to have to add this to my Mother’s Day Brunch Menu!
Mickey says
Those look so good! We’ll definitely have to try these soon. You have so many great recipes. 🙂
Lauren (Lolo) says
This is such a quick and easy dessert! I want to make this one.
Christina S says
These are adorable and I bet they’re super tasty! They’d be perfect for a get-together this weekend!
Theresa @ Faith and Family Reviews says
Oh yum! Banana cream pie is something my husband says I don’t make enough of!
My Inner Chick says
OMYYY,
Liz, these look abundantly scrumptious!!!!! Mmmmm
Amber Edwards says
I’m coming back to this because I had to take a second look at this one! I can’t get it out of my head! I guess that means I really do need to make it up for my family. We all love pudding but don’t make it often enough.
Dianna @ Oy Vey a Day says
My son is having his tonsils removed next week, and we have picked up lots of Jell-O for afterwards. Maybe I will make this recipe for him to munch on as a special treat.
I am definitely pinning it as an idea for summer potlucks – I know it would be a big hit.
Lining the pan is a great tip – it is something I have started doing regularly (with foil or parchment), and it saves so much time and hassle.
Katherine G says
I always enjoy reading your recipes. They always look so delicious! This is one that looks very easy to make.
Robyn says
Oh wow, I am so going to make these.
Susan says
I love banana, and these squares look so tasty! I would love to make them for Easter this weekend.
Natasha Mairs says
These look delicious!!! really wish I had all the ingredients to make myself some right now. Pinned
Lily Kwan says
This recipe looks very tasty. Thanks for sharing!
marielle altenor says
Yum! I haven’t made anything like this before nor have I ever tasted it! My hubby loves pudding so I know he would love this recipe!
Nancy says
Banana pudding has been a favorite dessert for many years. This new recipe takes an old favorite to new heights! Yummy!
Holly W says
These look and sound amazing. I will have to try and make some.
Joanna Sormunen says
I love banana pudding, it’s so delicious! THis looks amazing, I really wish I could have a bite, a piece, all of it… LOL
Donna says
I forgot to pin these before, and I need the recipe so I can make these. Maybe for Easter. 🙂
Raijean says
Now is unique and looks delicious!
christine jessamine says
This looks so yummy and easy to make! thanks for sharing. This looks perfect for a family get together
Cheryl Reinhardt says
Wow !!!! Looks really awesome , I love banana’s. Thanks
Jo-Ann Brightman says
I love to have some no bake dessert recipes. This is a good recipe because it shuld taste delicios, yet you have cut down on both fat and sugar
Ashley M says
Wow those look so fluffy and rich. I’ve never tried making a banana pudding square but I’m pinning this!
Julie says
These. Look. DELICIOUS! And I could totally make it with a little of my mom’s flair and add a thin layer of sliced bananas. So yummy!
Susan Smith says
This looks so simple to make and delicious. I like that I can use sugar free ingredients as my husband is a diabetic.
Crystal @ Simply Being Mommy.com says
Ooohhh, yum Liz. Those look so creamy and decadent 🙂
Dina says
Oh my. I’m going to have to print this off to make later. It looks divine.
Tara Woods says
We make banana pudding all of the time, but I haven’t tried one with Neufchatel Cheese and fat free sugar free pudding. I will have to try this soon. It looks delicious.
Krystal says
These look delicious. I have to admit though that I’m mesmerized by Vanilla Ice as your background in a Mac and Cheese ad! That’s amazing. 😉
Chelle @ oh just stop already says
Oh wow! These look absolutely delish!
Mel Cole says
It’s amazing what simple jello can be turned into gourmet dessert like this.
valmg @ From Val's Kitchen says
I love the idea of lining the dish with foil. I’ve never seen that before!
Grandma Bonnie says
Thanks for the recipe. I bet my grandsons would love these after Easter dinner.
Ashley Gill says
You had me at banana! I will be trying this recipe out. It looks delicious!
Lexie Lane says
I’m a sucker for any kind of pudding! Yum!!! Thanks for this!
Paula @ Frosted Fingers says
My mom loved banana pudding and she would have loved these! (I always just ate the Nilla wafers when she made it)
Ronnie says
LIZ! That looks amazing. I think it’s the yummiest looking recipe you’ve ever made. I wish I could have you as a neighbor to visit for no good reason every few days. 😛
Christine from Cook the Story says
These look delicious!
KatyRose says
This looks amazing, especially since I really like pudding of all sorts – but especially banana. – Katy
Alexis AKA MOM says
OH my lord!!! YUM
Amylk says
This looks wonderful and easy to make! I just don’t like banana’s. Gimme chocolate!
Janeane Davis says
My husband really likes bread pudding. I am going to have to try this version out for him.
Christie says
Ok, yes please! You had me a pudding…but I stayed for no-bake!
Jessica (Savory Experiments) says
What a great way to serve banana pudding! Perfect for any spring affair!
Aisha Kristine Chong says
They look yummy – I want to try this out!
Michelle Coles says
Oh, this is a must try! It looks delicious!!
Debbie Denny says
My hubby is a dessert-a-holic and he would really enjoy this.
Tammilee T says
Mine too! My Husband is a huge banana dessert fan. This will be perfect to surprise him with.
Shell Feis says
Oh that sounds so good! I want to make it right now! Maybe I’ll make it & bring it over for Easter.
Petro Neagu says
Wonderful recipe. I love the no baking required part so I can make the cake with my little daughter, she’s very much into “cooking” these days 🙂 (think food all over the kitchen’s walls)
Keikilani says
I agree. The no baking required part is awesome! Totally with you and food on the walls too.
mommy2jam says
This looks so good! I know my boys would love this. I love banana pudding and to make them squares, OH my goodness
mommy2jam says
YUMMY! I want to try this I know my boys would love this
Tara says
Banana anything is my favorite dessert. I love the sound of this recipe, and the pictures make me hungry for dessert! I have to bring something sweet for Easter dinner this year and you make have just given me what that will be!
Sherry Conrad says
That looks good, although I think I would rather use cooked & cooled pudding, not a fan of instant.
Cat Davis says
You have no idea how much I want to go in the kitchen and make these right this very second.
tammilee says
These banana squares look amazing. I cant wait to try this recipe my husband will absolutely love this
Lisa J Jones says
They Look Delicious!
Tough Cookie Mommy says
This recipe is such a delicious spin on banana pudding. I think these are perfect for kids to hold and munch on for dessert.
Donna says
I used to not like banana pudding, but a friend of our family made one this past Christmas and brought it to my Mom’s and I discovered that I do now indeed, like banana pudding. 🙂 Yours looks amazing! Yum!
Jennifer Williams says
That looks so good and seems so easy. This will be a nice treat for our Easter dinner.
valmg @ From Val's Kitchen says
Yes, the Nilla wafers would be perfect with that! Yummy!
Jennifer @ Mom Spotted says
Yum! That looks good! I love banana pudding!
Aly Mashrah says
Oh my gosh, that looks amazing!
Annemarie says
Those looks delish. I love Bananas yum! I so have to try this recipe!
saminder gumer says
i love that they are made with jello and they are no bake. they seem easy to make and i love that. thanks for the recipe.
MichelleS says
That looks like something I want to make! I am iffy about banana pudding/pudding desserts LOL, but this looks like something I could tolerate a square of.
Nancy @ Whispered Inspirations says
Ohhhhh, you made me crave banana pudding and these squares are perfect to satisfy that craving!
heather says
Okay this looks super delish and one that I just have to try thanks so much for posting this wonderful recipe.
Mistee Dawn says
Oh my yummy! You must come to my house and make these for me! lol. They look delicious!
Jennifer Bullock {MommyBKnowsBest} says
Love jello products. I know so many people who love banana pudding, will have to make this for them.
Sky Evans says
I love the foil tip! This looks so sweet!
Amber NElson says
That looks so good. I love banana pudding.
kungphoo says
wow these pictures look too good!!!!!!!!!
Angela says
These banana pudding squares look scrumptious! I’m going to have to try this recipe!
Sarah Bailey says
I would never have thought about making something like this but it actually sounds delicious <3 x
Buddy Garrett says
This recipe looks delicious and is easy to prepare. It should be a crowd pleaser.
Jennifer Soltys says
Have mercy, woman!! I am literally about to crawl through my screen. These look so good!!!
Deborah Pucci says
Those looks delicious, thanks for the recipe.
Trisha says
This looks delicious and I’m sure my daughter would love it! Banana pudding is her favorite!
valmg @ From Val's Kitchen says
They look delicious! So easy to make too!
noelle d says
yep.
broxton and i will be trying this 🙂
THANKS
Lois Alter Mark says
These sound easy and delicious! I love banana pudding and can convince myself it’s healthy because it’s got a fruit in it!
becca says
Yummy this would make the best Easter dessert. pinning for later.
Beth says
These look so good and easy to make!
Lesley F says
Looks delicious & something my family would love
Beth@FrugalFroggie says
That looks so delicious!! Thanks for sharing it.
Pam says
Looks delicious and great for summer. Thanks for the tip about the foil. I will make sure I do that.
Curby Aardvark says
Banana pudding is like one of my favorite things in this world; now making squares out of them? That’s such an awesome idea; I have to try this out.
Michele Brosius says
No bake desserts are my favorite. I am all about quick and delicious!
Mandy@ TheHouseholdHero.com says
I love jello pudding and these sound delicious. My son would go “bananas” for them!
Lia - Full Circle Eventi says
Looks like a winner! Yum! Im sure.my.family.would love this at.summer picnics
Lisa says
OMG . . . these look amazing!
Rita A says
I wonder if you could make these as a parfait without the wafers…..Gluten Free???
Mel Cole says
OMgosh! I want to try this. Saved for now.
Shayna says
This is looks great !! I have to try this recipe 🙂
June S. says
Oh man do these ever look good, I am going to make these for one of our family gatherings this summer for dessert. I am already making an Easter cake for this weekends gathering of the whole family, but this will be next on my list for sure.
Lisa Jones says
OMG!! I Am Making ASAP Looks Yummy!
Keikilani says
These look so delicious and easy to make! Been a long time since I had banana pudding.
Jenn @TheRebelChick says
Liz, these look so delicious! I love banana pudding, I bet I would love these!
Betsy Barnes says
Oh my goodness, these look absolutely AMAZING! My hubby is going to love these! 🙂
Sofia says
Oh my, these look so, so good!! I am drooling now 🙂
Mally says
Okay, I’m making these!
Veronica says
I don’t think I have ever heard of banana pudding squares, bit it sure looks delicious. thanks for sharing your recipe. It might be worth a try
Katy Rawson says
Banana pudding with vanilla wafers has been a favorite in my family for decades. We all fight over it every holiday. Guess we should be making more.
Dawn says
Oh my word that looks yummy! We all love banana pudding here, so I can’t imagine any of that would waste in out home.
Kathy Pease says
These look delicious and I will have to make them for easter I love anything banana flavored 🙂
Marina says
Oh my yumminess . That sounds rich and delicious!
Kelsey Apley says
Wow Liz, you always have the best recipes!!! These look heavenly!! I love banana anything, so I am sure I would love these. They look like they would be so hard to make, but sound easy!!! LOVE it!
Dawn Lopez says
I’ll be there in maybe 10 hours.. please save me some 😉 That looks absolutely delicious! I love banana and pudding, total win!
Sandra says
Hello! I love this! Pinned, can’t wait to make it.
Tammi @ My Organized Chaos says
Hello awesome dessert!! This is exactly what I love in desserts, all my fave ingredients. Looks sooooo good!
Angela S says
You’re killing me with that bite on the fork. I almost leaned in and opened my mouth! LOL
Dawn Lopez says
LOL! Right? I am finding it a challenge not to lick my screen right now. My hubby would not approve!
Amber Edwards says
Oh my goodness, those banana pudding squares look absolutely mouth watering! I love them! I have to try this! Yum!
Erika @Musings SAHM says
Yummy! I absolutely love Banana pudding – this recipe is perfect!
Crystal says
Oh my tasty word, those look so good! Pinning for later!
Amy Desrosiers says
These look so spectacular and tasty! I must make them for my family!
Chris Martinez says
My daughter loves banana pudding…these look delicious!
Pam W says
My daughter does too! I’m going to have to make these for her soon.
Jennifer V says
I love this twist on banana pudding! I bet my kids would love it. We go through at least 2 bunches of bananas a week.
Ellen Christian says
We love banana pudding. My kids would definitely enjoy this.
Pam W says
Oh these look delicious! I love anything with banana pudding.
brett says
yUMMY!! we looked at this recipe too. love fast and easy bake-free recipes esp with warm weather comin
Lisa Weidknecht says
Oh my, those look so good. I pinned this recipe and I will definitely be giving it a try! Thank you!
Jen Temcio @dapperhouse says
I love jello brand pudding. This recipe sounds amazing with the cream cheese. . . YUM!
Milena says
WOW! My son would love these! Banana pudding!!!! Thanks for the recipe!
Louida says
Very yummy! I love eating banana pudding so I know these squares will be good too. Thanks for the recipe Liz!
Betty Manousos says
omg liz, this looks so delicious.! my mouth’s watering…
love your food photos too.
happy tuseday~
xx
Theresa says
My mom makes banana pudding for every holiday gathering. Sadly, we won’t be visiting her this Easter and I will miss out. I think making these banana squares would be an excellent substitute though!
Jennifer B says
Banana pudding is a favorite in our house so I know these would be a big hit!
Sara P. (@SensiblySara) says
MMM!! That looks good! I be my kids would enjoy it!
Karen says
This looks so delicious! I love any kind of dessert with bananas in it.
Jamie Hamilton says
The is a recipe that would go over fantastically at family reunions!
Shell says
These look so good! My husband loves banana pudding- he’d love this!
Jessica @EatSleepBe says
Liz, Of all the things you have ever made on this site, I think this might just be my favorite. WOW does that sounds good.
melissa @ my whole food life says
I love all things banana. This looks easy and delicious!
Pamela K (@datingmyspouse) says
My husband loves banana pudding. This seems simple enough that I can even make it. Thanks for sharing
Nicole B says
My kids love banana pudding. I haven’t tried it with the cream cheese in it, but I bet that makes it really good. I’ll give this recipe a try soon.
Jenn says
These look so good! Can’t believe how easy they are too.
Ms. A says
Sounds scrumptious, Liz!
Emily P says
Those look so delicious!!
kristin says
This looks so good! I want to try this, banana is my favorite!!!
Mama to 5 BLessings says
oh my goodness this is genius! Sounds delicious!
Patty says
One of my favorites too – yummy!
Maria says
This looks divine!! I love using pudding in my dessert recipes.
Rosey says
My favorite kind of dessert to whip up…simple, tasty, and the kids get to help start to finish. That’s win-win. Pinned it.
Maria Oller says
It looks delicious! My husband loves banana pudding so I might need to borrow your recipe thanks!
JamericanSpice says
Oh this looks so delicious!
Jen F says
These banana pudding squares look really yummy! I might have to try making them for our next BBQ. Thanks for the recipe!
Allyson says
Oh wow, these looks SOOOOO good! I am seriously sitting here drooling! Thanks for sharing!
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
I always sign up to bring desserts when I get invited to parties, too. Mostly because I just pick at all the desserts and ignore the “real” food. Those pudding squares sound awesome!
Lisa says
There’s always room for Jello and this looks delicious
Terry says
Now that you made me want banana pudding,.. I might have to go out and make myself some. That looks delish!
brian miller says
yum.
can you have some ready for lunch?
i will drive long distances for good dessert.
smiles.