🍌 Banana Pudding Cheesecake Bars

Ingredients:

For the Crust:

• 2 cups crushed Nilla wafers (or graham crackers)

• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted

• 2 tbsp sugar

For the Cheesecake Filling:

• 16 oz (2 packages) cream cheese, softened

• ½ cup sugar

• 2 large eggs

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• ½ cup sour cream

For the Banana Pudding Layer:

• 1 (3.4 oz) box instant banana pudding mix

• 1 ½ cups cold milk

• 1 cup heavy cream, whipped (or Cool Whip)

• 2 ripe bananas, sliced

For Topping:

• Crushed Nilla wafers

• Whipped cream (optional)

Instructions:

1. Make the Crust:

   • Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).

   • Mix crushed Nilla wafers, melted butter, and sugar.

   • Press firmly into the bottom of a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.

   • Bake for 8 minutes, then let cool.

2. Cheesecake Layer:

   • Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.

   • Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla and sour cream.

   • Spread evenly over cooled crust.

   • Bake for 25–30 minutes, until set. Cool completely.

3. Banana Pudding Layer:

   • Whisk together pudding mix and cold milk until thickened.

   • Fold in whipped cream until smooth and fluffy.

   • Spread pudding mixture over the cheesecake layer.

   • Top with sliced bananas.

4. Chill & Serve:

   • Refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight) to set.

   • Just before serving, top with crushed Nilla wafers and whipped cream.