Description
Banana pudding brownies merge classic Southern comfort with rich chocolate indulgence. Creamy banana pudding nestles between fudgy brownie layers, creating a dessert that invites you to savor each luxurious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Banana Pudding Brownies
Main Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs (for brownie layer)
- 2 large eggs (for pudding layer)
- ¾ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar
Dairy and Baking Components:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¼ cup whole milk
- 3.4 ounces (96 grams) instant banana cream pudding mix
Garnish:
- 16 vanilla wafer cookies
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×9 inch baking pan by lining it with parchment paper, ensuring some overhang for easy removal.
- Whisk melted butter and brown sugar together until thoroughly combined, creating a smooth base for the brownie layer.
- Incorporate eggs and vanilla extract into the butter-sugar mixture, stirring until the texture becomes uniform and glossy.
- Gently fold in flour, baking powder, and salt, mixing carefully to create a thick, even brownie batter without overmixing.
- Spread the brownie batter evenly across the prepared pan, creating a smooth surface for the upcoming layers.
- Bake the brownie base for 25 minutes, then remove from the oven and allow to cool completely while preparing the next layer.
- Using an electric mixer, cream the softened cream cheese until light and fluffy, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Blend instant banana pudding mix, eggs, and milk into the cream cheese, mixing until the pudding layer becomes smooth and consistent.
- Carefully spread the banana pudding mixture over the cooled brownie layer, using a gentle touch to prevent disturbing the base.
- Arrange vanilla wafer cookies in a precise grid pattern across the pudding surface, creating an aesthetically pleasing and structured top layer.
- Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 15-18 minutes, watching for a light golden edge and a set center.
- Remove from the oven and let the dessert cool completely at room temperature before cutting into squares for serving.
Notes
- Perfectly balanced treats combine fudgy brownie base with creamy banana pudding, creating a nostalgic yet innovative sweet experience.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg