For nice and neat cheesecake bars that are easy to slice, you need to freeze them. There isn't a super-quick way to firm them up, so we highly suggest making these the night before and garnishing them right before serving.
Author: Delish/Photo credits to delish.com
Recipe type: Dessert
Ingredients
FOR CRUST
1½ c. crushed Nilla Wafers
5 tbsp. butter, melted
2 tbsp. sugar
Pinch sea salt
FOR FILLING
1½ (8-oz.) blocks cream cheese, softened
½ c. sugar
1½ c. whipped topping
1 (3.4-oz.) package instant banana pudding mix
1¾ c. whole milk
FOR TOPPING
Whipped topping
½ banana, sliced
9 Nilla Wafers
Instructions
Line an 8"-x-8" pan with parchment paper. Make crust: In a medium bowl, combine crushed Nilla wafers with butter, sugar, and salt. Press in an even layer into the prepared pan. Place in freezer while making filling.
Make cheesecake filling: In a large bowl using a hand mixer (or in a stand mixer), beat cream cheese until fluffy and no clumps remain. Add sugar and beat until combined. Fold in whipped topping and set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together pudding mix and milk. Let pudding stand for 3 minutes in fridge, until thickened. Fold into cheesecake mixture until well combined.
Pour filling into prepared crust and smooth into an even layer. Freeze until bars are firm, at least 6 hours and up to overnight.
When firm, remove from freezer and slice into 9 bars. Top each bar with a dollop of whipped topping, a slice of banana, and a Nilla Wafer before serving.
Recipe by 5* trending recipes with videos at https://food.theffeed.com/2019/02/05/banana-pudding-cheesecake-bars/