Banana Cream Bars
User Reviews
4.5
39 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Additional Time
2 hrs
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Servings
16
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Course
Dessert
Banana Cream Bars
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Top a buttery shortbread crust with a creamy pudding filling, slices of bananas, and whipped topping for these easy and delicious banana cream bars.
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Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 2 cups flour
- ¾ cup cold unsalted butter cubed
- ⅔ cup powdered sugar
- Pinch of salt
For the filling:
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk 14 ounces
- 2 ½ cups whole milk
- 2 .4-ounce boxes instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 large or 3 small ripe bananas sliced
For the topping:
- 16 ounces frozen whipped topping thawed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° F.
- Spray a 13x9-inch cake pan with cooking spray. Line with parchment paper, leaving an overhang over the sides. This will help you lift the bars out of the pan later.
- In a food processor, blend together flour, butter, powdered sugar, and salt until the mixture resembles coarse sand. This will not look like dough – that’s ok! Press firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake until the edges are golden, about 20 minutes. Let cool completely.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk and whole milk to combine. Whisk in the pudding mix. Whisk for two minutes.
- Spread half of the pudding mixture over the cooled crust. Top evenly with the sliced bananas. Spread the remaining pudding over the top. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours.
- Spread the thawed whipped topping over the top of the filling.
- Use the parchment paper to lift the bars out of the pan. Cut into slices and serve.
- If desired, garnish with additional slices of banana or vanilla wafer crumbs just before serving.
Notes
- Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a thinner layer of whipped topping, just 1 (8-ounce) container instead of 2.
- For cleaner slices, place the bars into the freezer for about 20 minutes before removing from the pan and slicing.
- Helpful resources:
- Make sure you know how to measure flour correctly so your crust always turns out perfect.
- Learn how to make powdered sugar so you always have a substitute at hand in case you run out.
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