Description
Banana Pudding Brownies are a rich, easy dessert that combines fudgy chocolate brownies with a creamy banana pudding layer and smooth chocolate topping. This easy recipe is perfect for dessert lovers looking for fun food ideas, party treats, potluck desserts, and simple baking ideas that feel special without being complicated.
Ingredients
1 box brownie mix
2 large eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons water
1 package instant banana pudding mix, 3.4 ounces
1 1/2 cups cold milk
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/3 cup heavy cream
1 banana, sliced for garnish
1/4 cup crushed vanilla wafers
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2. In a mixing bowl, stir together the brownie mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and water until smooth.
3. Spread the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 22 to 28 minutes, or until the center is set.
4. Let the brownie base cool completely in the pan.
5. In a bowl, whisk the instant banana pudding mix with cold milk until it starts to thicken.
6. In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
7. Fold the banana pudding into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined.
8. Spread the banana pudding layer evenly over the cooled brownie base.
9. Chill for 20 to 30 minutes to help the layer firm up.
10. Heat the heavy cream until hot, pour it over the chocolate chips, and stir until smooth.
11. Spread the chocolate topping over the pudding layer.
12. Sprinkle crushed vanilla wafers over the top.
13. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
14. Add fresh banana slices just before serving, then cut into squares.
Notes
Let the brownie layer cool fully before adding the pudding so the layers stay distinct.
Chill the bars well before slicing for the cleanest squares.
Add the banana slices right before serving so they stay fresh and bright.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert bars
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 31g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 58mg