Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of rich chocolate brownies topped with a creamy banana pudding layer, creating a delicious treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Brownie Layer:
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup white granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Pudding Layer:
- 1 8oz block cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 3.4oz box instant banana pudding
- 1/3 cup dairy milk of any kind
- 1 small banana, peeled and chopped small
- 1 to 1 1/2 cups vanilla wafers, broken into pieces
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F. Line a 9×13 pan with parchment paper.
- Cream sugars and butter: Using a hand or stand mixer, cream both sugars with the butter until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla and eggs and mix until combined.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture in 3 parts, stirring until just combined.
- Prepare batter: Fold in chocolate chips and spread the batter into the lined pan.
- Prepare pudding layer: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Mix in banana pudding and milk until well combined. Fold in chopped banana.
- Layer and bake: Spread the pudding mixture over the brownie layer. Top with vanilla wafer pieces. Bake for 30-40 minutes until set.
- Cool and serve: Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
Notes
- The vanilla wafer texture will soften over time, but the flavors will continue to meld.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Banana Pudding Brownies, Chocolate Banana Bars, Dessert Recipe
