Description
Soft, creamy, and sweet banana pudding bars with a buttery crumb base, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 3/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 medium to large bananas)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or additional milk
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional: sliced bananas for top, crushed vanilla wafers or cookies for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment.
- Mix 1 1/2 cups flour, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and 1/2 cup powdered sugar.
- Cut in 3/4 cup cold butter until coarse crumbs form.
- Press evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden.
- Mash bananas until smooth.
- Whisk together 1 cup milk, 1/2 cup heavy cream, 3 eggs, 1/2 cup sugar, and 3 tablespoons cornstarch.
- Cook over medium-low heat, whisking until thickened.
- Stir in mashed bananas.
- Pour banana filling over the hot crust and spread evenly.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes until edges puff slightly.
- Cool for 30 minutes, then chill in the fridge for at least 3 hours.
- Slice into squares and serve with optional toppings.
Notes
Use ripened bananas for best flavor. Can be made dairy-free, gluten-free, or with lower sugar alternatives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: banana pudding, bars, dessert, quick recipe, easy dessert