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Banana Cream Bars

Irresistibly Creamy Banana Cream Bars for Easy Summer Treats

Delight in these Banana Cream Bars that combine a buttery crust with creamy pudding and fresh bananas, perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 2 cups flour Provides structure for a tender shortbread-like crust.
  • 3/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed Keeps the crust flaky and rich.
  • 2/3 cup powdered sugar Adds sweetness and a melt-in-your-mouth texture.
  • 1 pinch salt Enhances flavor and balances sweetness.
For the Pudding Layer
  • 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk Thickens the custard layer.
  • 2 1/2 cups whole milk Provides creaminess and richness.
  • 2 boxes instant vanilla pudding mix Quickly thickens the custard.
For the Assembly
  • 2 large or 3 small ripe bananas, sliced Adds natural sweetness and texture.
  • 16 ounces frozen whipped topping, thawed Lightens the bars and adds creaminess.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • food processor
  • mixing bowl
  • Baking pan
  • whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Banana Cream Bars
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 13x9 inch baking pan.
  2. Combine flour, cold butter, powdered sugar, and salt in a food processor. Pulse until coarse sand, then press into the pan and bake for 20 minutes.
  3. In a bowl, whisk sweetened condensed milk and whole milk. Add pudding mix and whisk until thick.
  4. Spread half of the pudding on the cooled crust, layer sliced bananas, and top with remaining pudding.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours to set properly.
  6. After chilling, spread whipped topping over the pudding layer.
  7. Lift the bars from the pan and slice into squares for serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 4mg

Notes

These bars are a slice of nostalgia, easy to prepare ahead for gatherings. For extra flair, consider crushed vanilla wafers as a topping.

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