Description
Indulge in the decadent fusion of classic banana pudding and rich brownie flavors with these delightful Banana Pudding Brownies. Layers of moist blondie base, creamy banana pudding, and crunchy vanilla wafers create a truly irresistible treat that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Blondie Base:
- light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 mashed ripe banana
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 package banana-cream instant pudding mix
- pinch of salt
For the Pudding Layer:
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 2 eggs
- 1 package banana-cream instant pudding mix
- (optional milk)
Topping:
- vanilla wafer cookies or Nilla wafers, either whole or crushed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line an 8×8 or 9×13 baking pan.
- Make the pudding layer: Whisk together milk (if using), sugar, flour, egg yolk until thick, then stir in butter and vanilla. Set aside.
- Prepare blondie batter: Combine melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, mashed banana, egg yolk, and vanilla. Fold in flour, baking powder or soda, and salt.
- Press half the batter into the pan. Top evenly with vanilla wafers.
- Drop dollops of banana pudding batter and remaining blondie batter on top. Swirl gently with a knife, then press more wafers on top.
- Bake for approximately 30–35 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean. Let cool completely to set.
Notes
- Overripe bananas are best—they add moisture and flavor.
- Warm vanilla wafers on top add delightful crunch and authentic banana-pudding flair.
- For a shortcut, you can use boxed cake mix (banana or yellow) with instant pudding mix and wafers instead.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30–35 minutes
- Category: Dessert / Bars
- Method: Baking (Layered Blondie with Swirled Pudding)
- Cuisine: American / Fusion Twist on Classic Banana Pudding
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: ~300–400 kcal
- Sugar: Moderate-high
- Sodium: Varies
- Fat: Moderate
- Saturated Fat: Varies
- Unsaturated Fat: Varies
- Trans Fat: Varies
- Carbohydrates: Moderate-high
- Fiber: Varies
- Protein: Low to moderate
- Cholesterol: Varies
