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    Banana Pudding Brownies

    Updated: Oct 11, 2022 · Published: Oct 11, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    banana pudding brownies

    Combine two of your favorite desserts, into one. Banana pudding brownies is a chocolate brownie that is then topped with a banana pudding layer. This is a delicious banana and chocolate dessert that will win over a crowd. 

    banana pudding brownies

    Banana desserts are always welcome in our home. Have you tried the not yo mama's banana pudding yet? It is out of this world. Also learn how to make my banana cream pie, it is famous in our family. 

    These Banana Pudding Brownies Are...

    • Layered Brownies 
    • Banana Pudding Top 
    • Easy to Make 
    • Fun For Parties, Birthdays, And More
    • Make Ahead Dessert Idea 

    How to Make Banana Pudding Brownies 

    banana pudding brownies

    Full directions on how to make banana pudding brownies are in the printable recipe card. This is a quick walk through on how it is made. 

    1. Prep pan and preheat the oven as directed. 
    2. Whip up the brownie batter and then pour into the prepared pan. 
    3. Next whip up the banana pudding and cream cheese layer. 
    4. Spread over the brownie layer, and bake as directed. 
    5. Allow the brownies to cool and then refrigerate until you are ready to serve. 

    Helpful Tips For Success 

    banana pudding brownies

    Measuring Flour 

    Make sure you spoon your flour into the measuring cup. Then level it off. If you add too much flour it will alter the texture. 

    Thick Brownie Batter 

    The brownie batter is going to be extra thick. Don't think you messed up the mixture, it is just thicker than a classic brownie. 

    Pudding Mixture Is Thin

    Now the banana pudding layer is thin. It will thicken as it cools and then cools. 

    Variations to Banana Pudding Brownies

    banana pudding brownies

    Banana Extract 

    Want to elevate the flavor of banana even more? Add in a few drops of banana extract in the pudding layer and it will flavor the cheesecake pudding layer more. Don't do too much. 

    Chocolate Chips 

    Consider mixing in ¼ cup of chocolate chips into the brownie batter. This will add more flavor to the brownies. 

    Whipped Cream 

    Once your brownies are cooled and set, you can pipe on some whipped cream for an added decoration and flavor. 

    Banana Pudding Brownies Recipe FAQs

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    How to store banana pudding brownies? 

    You will want to store your brownies in an airtight container in the fridge. Just allow your banana pudding brownies to stay chilled, or they will spoil. 

    How to know when the pudding and brownies are cooked through? 

    You will find that if you jiggle the pan and the cream cheese pudding layer is set, it is done. Also, you can stick it with a toothpick to see if it comes out clean of wet batter. 

    Does this recipe double? 

    Yes, you can make these brownies in a 9x13 pan, instead of a 9x9 pan. Just double the recipe and then cook until the brownies are baked all the way through. 

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    Banana Pudding Brownies

    All She Cooks
    These banana pudding brownies are tasty, fun, and crazy easy to make! A simple brownie base topped with a creamy banana pudding cheesecake, for the ultimate sweet treat.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 45 mins
    Course Cookies and Bars, Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 16 brownies
    Calories 228 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    For the brownie layer:

    • ½ cup melted butter
    • ¾ cup sugar
    • 2 large eggs
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 cup flour
    • ½ cup cocoa powder
    • ½ teaspoon salt

    For the pudding layer:

    • 8 oz cream cheese softened to room temperature
    • 1 5 oz. Banana pudding mix the cook and serve kind, not the instant pudding kind
    • 1 large egg
    • ½ cup milk

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350 F, line a 9x9 baking sheet with parchment
    • Prepare the brownie layer by whisking together the sugar and butter, then mixing in the eggs and vanilla.
      eggs and vanilla
    • Whisk until smooth.
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    • Add the flour, cocoa powder and salt to the egg mixture.
      banana pudding brownies
    • Mix until smooth (batter will be very thick).
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    • Spread the brownie layer evenly into the prepared pan, making sure it's evenly spread along the bottom.
      chocolate batter for banana pudding brownies
    • In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the cream cheese and pudding mix until smooth.
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    • Add the egg and milk and beat again until completely combined.
      banana pudding brownies
    • Pour the pudding mixture over the brownie layer, then bake in preheated oven 25-30 minutes, or until the pudding layer is completely solid (it will not jiggle when you shake the pan)
      banana pudding topping
    • Allow to cool completely before removing from the pan.
      banana pudding brownies cooling in pan
    • When cool, slice into squares.
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    Notes

    • Measure the flour carefully, spoon into measuring cup then level off
    • The brownie batter is very thick and sticky, these brownies are super fudgy, you can use greased fingers to push it evenly into the pan
    • The pudding mixture will be very thin, but will thicken up as it cooks
    • The banana flavor is not overpowered by the cheese, it definitely tastes more banana than cheesecake

    Nutrition

    Calories: 228kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 359mgPotassium: 96mgFiber: 1gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 503IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 1mg
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