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BANANA CREAM PIE BARS



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Banana Cream Pie Bars are a delicious no bake dessert! They start with a cookie crust, a homemade cheesecake filling, and banana pudding, all topped with a creamy whipped topping!

Provided by Aimee

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups Nilla Wafers
4 TBS butter ((melted))
8 oz cream cheese ((softened))
1/2 cup white sugar
1 cup Cool Whip
3.4 oz instant banana pudding
1 1/4 cup whole milk
1/2 cup Cool Whip
1 1/2 cups Cool Whip ((remaining from an 8oz container))

Steps:

  • Grind up Vanilla Wafer Cookies in a blender, until a fine crumb is reached.
  • Mix crushed cookies and melted butter in a small bowl.
  • Pour into the bottom of an 8x8 or 9x9 pan, lined with foil, for easier cutting and clean up.
  • Place in the fridge for 10 minutes.
  • Beat cream cheese until smooth.
  • Add in sugar and beat for 2-3 minutes until smooth and creamy.
  • Fold in the cool whip.
  • Spread layer evenly over the top of the cookie crust.
  • Add pudding mix to a large bowl, and pour in milk.
  • Whisk for about 2 minutes until pudding starts to thicken.
  • Fold in 1/2 cup of Cool Whip
  • Pour pudding over the cheesecake layer and smooth top.
  • Carefully spread remaining Cool Whip over the top and spread till smooth.
  • Place in the fridge for about 3 hours before serving.
  • Carefully lift edges of foil to remove the whole dessert, before slicing to make easier removal. Enjoy!

BANANA CREAM SQUARES



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Looking for fruit dessert using Betty Crocker® sugar cookie mix? Then check out this delicious banana bar recipe.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h15m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup butter or margarine, cold
1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
1 tub (8 oz) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 box (3.4 oz) instant banana pudding mix
3 medium ripe bananas, sliced

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 13x9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In medium bowl, cut butter into cookie mix using pastry blender or fork, until mixture is crumbly. Reserve 3/4 cup mixture for topping. Mix egg in remaining mixture until incorporated. Press crumbs evenly in bottom of dish. Bake 13 to 15 minutes or until light golden brown around the edges. Cool completely.
  • In 15x10x1 inch pan, place the reserved topping crumbs in a thin layer. Bake 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally or until light golden brown. Cool completely. Crumble into small pieces. Set aside.
  • In 3-quart mixing bowl, beat cream cheese with electric mixer on medium speed, for 1 minute or until smooth. Add sweetened condensed milk. Beat until well blended. Beat in the whipped topping until smooth. Add the pudding mix and continue to beat for an additional 2 minutes or until everything is well combined.
  • Spread 1/3 of the pudding mixture onto cooled base. Arrange bananas in a single layer over pudding, Top with remaining pudding mixture and refrigerate for 10 minutes or until set. Sprinkle the cookie crumbs over the pudding.
  • To serve, cut into 24 squares, 4 rows by 6 rows, and serve individually.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 200 mg, Sugar 24 g, TransFat 1 g

BANANA BARS WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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I make these banana bars with cream cheese frosting whenever I have ripe bananas on hand, then store them in the freezer to share later. With creamy frosting and big banana flavor, this treat is a real crowd-pleaser. -Debbie Knight, Marion, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 medium ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3-3/4 to 4 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, sour cream and vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in bananas. , Spread into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean (do not overbake), 20-25 minutes. Cool., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla until fluffy. Gradually beat in enough confectioners' sugar to achieve desired consistency. Frost bars. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 96mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

BANANA BARS



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We've all been there. You let your bananas get a little too ripe, and now it's time to figure out what to do with them. Our favorite way to use them is in Banana Bars! With a tender, cake-like base and mouthwatering cream cheese frosting, our Banana Bars recipe is a must-make. You didn't hear it from us, but Banana Bars with cream cheese frosting will fly off the plate, so make sure to save yourself a few before serving them.

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup mashed very ripe bananas (2 medium)
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom and sides of rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches, with shortening. In large bowl, mix granulated sugar, bananas, oil and eggs with spoon. Stir in flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Spread in pan.
  • Bake bars 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, in medium bowl, mix cream cheese, butter and vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until blended. Gradually beat in powdered sugar with spoon, scraping bowl occasionally, until smooth and spreadable.
  • Spread cooled bars with Cream Cheese Frosting. For bars, cut into 6 row by 4 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 105 mg

BANANA SQUARES



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When we were first married, my husband was in the Navy. Stationed in Puerto Rico, we had banana trees growing in our yard, so I found ways to use dozens of ripe bananas at a time. I made these banana squares often. They freeze well and make a great snack to have on hand when friends drop in for coffee. -Susan Miller, Raleigh, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 large eggs, separated
2/3 cup shortening
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (2 to 3 medium)
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup buttermilk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, optional
Whipped cream and sliced bananas, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form; set aside. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Beat in egg yolks; mix well. Add bananas. Combine flour and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla. Fold in egg whites. Fold in nuts if desired., Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. , If desired, garnish with whipped cream and a few banana slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 89mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

BANANA CREAM SQUARES



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If you love bananas you will love these. They take a little extra effort but are well worth it.

Provided by Donata Natalino

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 2h20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 c butter, cold
1 pkg sugar cookie mix (1lb 1.5 oz)
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 pkg cream cheese
1 can(s) sweetened condensed milk, 14 oz
1 tub, frozen whipped topping
1 box instant banana pudding
3 medium ripe bananas, sliced

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 375. Spray a 13x9 baking dish with cooking spray.
  • 2. In a medium bowl cut butter into cookie mix until mixture is crumbly. Reserve 3/4 cup of mixture for topping. Mix egg in remaining cookie mixture until incorporated. Press crumbs evenly in bottom of baking dish. Bake 13 to 15 minutes or until light golden brown around the edges. Cool completely.
  • 3. On a cookie sheet place the reserved topping crumbs in a thin layer. Bake 8 minutes stirring occasionally or until light golden brown. Crumble into small pieces.
  • 4. In a large mixing bowl beat cream cheese with electric mixer until smooth, add sweetened condensed milk, beat until well blended. Beat in the whipped topping until smooth. Add the pudding mix and continue to beat for an additional 2 minutes or until everthing is combined and fluffy.
  • 5. Spread 1/3 of pudding mixture onto the cooled cookie base. arrange bananas in a single layer of pudding mix. Top with remaining pudding mixture and refrigerate for 10 minutes or until set. Sprinkle the reserved cookie crumbs over the pudding.
  • 6. To serve cut into 24 squares.

BANANA SQUARES



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This is an old recipe I found the other day. These are best after they have been in the refrigerator for a day. Cut into perfect squares and enjoy!

Provided by Karen Logan

Categories     Cakes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 c butter, softened
1 1/2 c sugar
2 eggs, room temperature
1 c sour cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 c cake flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
2 medium ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 c butter, softened
2 tsp vanilla extract
3 3/4 - 4 c powdered sugar

Steps:

  • 1. In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add the eggs, sour cream and vanilla one at a time. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Stir in bananas.
  • 2. Spread into a parchment lined 13 x 10 x 1 inch baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool.
  • 3. In a bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and vanilla. Gradually beat in enough confectioners' sugar to achieve desired consistency. Frost bars, after cake is thoroughly cooled. Store in the refrigerator. Cut into squares and enjoy cold!

BANANA CREAM SALTED CARAMEL SQUARES



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Too yummy for words... try them!

Provided by Kelly Lollman @kelollman

Categories     Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup(s) butter
10 ounce(s) marshmallows
5 cup(s) crispy cereal
1 package(s) banana cream pudding mix
1/2 cup(s) salted caramel (see my recipe)
1 tablespoon(s) vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Place all cereal in a large mixing bowl and set aside. Butter a 13x9x2" pan and set aside.
  • In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low and add the marshmallows. Stir until the marshmallows are completely melted and smooth. Add the pudding mix and stir until completely blended.
  • Remove from heat and add 1/4 cup of the caramel and vanilla - stir until completely incorporated.
  • Pour the marshmallow mixture over the cereal and fold together until the cereal is completely coated. Pour the cereal mixture into the prepared pan. Spread out and press firmly into corners. Let cool. Drizzle remaining caramel over cereal. Cut into squares.
  • Best when served same day. Will keep up to two days in airtight container.

BANANA CREAM SQUARES



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Golly, I love bananas, but we all have bananas that we need to use in a hurry, because they can get overripe real quick. This recipe calls for ripe bananas and it is so tasty. I hope you will enjoy it

Provided by Linda Griffith

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 c butter
1( c self rising flour
1 c chopped pecans, divided
1 (8OZ_ pkg cream cheese, room temperature
1 c sugar
12 oz cool whip
4 ripened bananas
2 box (4 servings each) french vanilla pudding
3 c milk

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, cut the butter into the flour and mix with a fork until the mixture is crumbly. Add 1/2 cup pecans and mix well. Place the mixture in a 9" x 13" baking dish that has been coated with nonstick baking spray. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until light golden. Remove from the oven and allow to cool. In a large bowl, with an electric beater on medium speed, beat the cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until well combined. Add half the whipped topping; mix well. Pour over the cooled crust. Cut the bananas into 1/4-inch slices and arrange in a single layer over the cream cheese layer. In a large bowl, with an electric beater on medium speed, beat the pudding mix and milk until creamy. Spoon over the bananas and top with the remaining whipped topping. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup chopped pecans. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

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