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Cheesecake Banana Pudding Bites

Delightful creamy bites combining banana pudding and cheesecake flavors on a soft cake base, perfect for parties and gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 20 bites
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 box vanilla cake mix (prepared and baked in a 9×13-inch sheet pan) Alternatively, a vanilla wafer crust can be used.
For the Cheesecake Banana Pudding Filling
  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature Use room-temperature cream cheese for better mixing.
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 box instant banana pudding mix (3.4 oz)
  • 1.5 cups cold milk
  • 1 cup whipped topping (like Cool Whip) Can substitute with freshly whipped heavy cream.
For the Topping
  • 0.5 cup crushed vanilla wafers For sprinkling over the toppings.
  • fresh banana slices Add just before serving to avoid browning.
  • to taste extra whipped topping For piping or dolloping.

Method
 

Preparation of Base
  1. Prepare the vanilla cake mix according to package directions. Pour the batter into a lightly greased 9×13-inch sheet pan and bake until a toothpick comes out clean, usually around 25–30 minutes.
  2. Let the cake cool completely before cutting it into bite-sized squares.
Making the Filling
  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until fluffy.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the instant banana pudding mix and cold milk until it begins to thicken, then fold into the cream cheese mixture along with the whipped topping.
Assembling the Bites
  1. Take your cooled cake squares and spoon or pipe the cheesecake banana pudding filling generously on top.
  2. Sprinkle the crushed vanilla wafers on the filling and place a fresh banana slice on each bite.
Chilling
  1. Cover the assembled bites with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.

Notes

For best results, slice bananas right before serving to prevent browning. You can freeze the assembled bites without the banana topping for up to 1 month.