Banana Pudding Brownies
This recipe for Banana Pudding Brownies uses 7 simple ingredients to create a delicious dessert. Enjoy a buttery blondie topped with a creamy banana pudding layer.
Ingredients
For the Brownie Base
- 5.1 oz instant banana pudding mix divided
- 15.25 oz yellow cake mix
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup butter melted (1 stick)
For the Banana Pudding Filling
- 16 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups vanilla wafers lightly crushed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, yellow cake mix, half of the instant pudding mix, and 2 eggs. Stir well (this mixture will be thick, almost like cookie dough).
- Spread this mixture in the bottom of a greased 7x11" baking dish in an even layer.
- Next, make the banana pudding filling. Using a hand mixer, combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, 2 eggs, and the other half of the banana pudding mix. Stir until blended.
- Pour this cream cheese mixture over the cake mix layer.
- Bake the brownies at 325 degrees for 60 minutes, until the top of the cream cheese layer starts to brown.
- Once you remove the brownies from the oven, sprinkle lightly crushed vanilla wafers over the top of the still-warm brownies. Gently press the wafers into the surface.
Notes
- The center may still jiggle slightly when removed from the oven—that’s normal and will set as it cools.
- Vanilla wafers soften as the brownies cool. For crunchier wafers, add them just before serving.
- A 7x11" glass baking dish works best; baking times may vary with different pans.
- Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container and enjoy within 3 days.
- Serve chilled or warm—try reheating briefly in the air fryer.
- Not recommended for freezing due to texture changes in the cream cheese layer.
- Optional Recipe Variations:
- For added crunch, sprinkle crushed walnuts or pecans on top after baking.
- Top with whipped cream or sliced bananas just before serving.
- Switch up the pudding flavor to customize—vanilla, chocolate, or pistachio all work well.
- Try brownie mix instead of cake mix for a richer banana-chocolate flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 439kcalCarbohydrates: 67gProtein: 11gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 107mgSodium: 874mgPotassium: 172mgFiber: 1gSugar: 43gVitamin A: 375IUCalcium: 224mgIron: 1mg
