These delicious Banana Pudding Brownies are an easy, rich dessert that everyone is sure to enjoy! Made with cream cheese and brownie mix, this recipe makes 12 servings, so it’s perfect for a crowd.
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How Else Can I Use Banana Pudding Mix?
If you have some extra banana pudding mix, there are lots of ways to use it in the kitchen! The cornstarch in the pudding mix will help make cakes fluffier, and you can also use pudding mix in frostings, ice cream, cookies, and fudge. It’s the perfect secret ingredient for all your dessert needs!
Why This Banana Pudding Brownie Recipe is a Keeper
You’ll love this easy recipe for gooey brownies topped with creamy banana pudding. Here are some reasons why you’ll love these banana pudding brownies:
- Simple Ingredients: The ingredients for this pudding brownie recipe are super easy, with many of them likely already in your kitchen.
- Family Friendly: Kids will love making these chewy brownies, almost as much as they’ll love eating them!
- 20 Minute Prep: It only takes twenty minutes to prepare these delicious banana brownies.
If you’re looking for more delicious dessert recipes, try these Easy Homemade Brownies, Cake Mix Strawberry Brownies, and Strawberry Lemon Blondies.
What is the Difference Between a Blondies and a White Chocolate Brownie?
While brownies are made with chocolate, blondies are typically made with brown butter and sugar. Blondies may have a lighter color, hence the name, but they’re not made with white chocolate.
Ingredient Notes for Chocolate Banana Pudding Brownies
This recipe is so much better than traditional brownies because it has all the classic flavors of banana pudding and decadent brownies.
- Brownie Mix: A box brownie mix will have all the dry ingredients you need- flour, sugar, baking powder, etc. You can make your own brownies from scratch as well.
- Heavy Whipping Cream: Gives the brownies their rich texture.
- Banana Pudding Mix: Use instant pudding mix for this recipe. To add banana flavor.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.
Variations and Substitutions for Banana Pudding Blondies Brownies
- Nuts: Top your brownies with nuts, like pecans or crushed walnuts. For the ultimate banana pudding brownie recipe.
- Vanilla Pudding: Don’t like banana pudding flavor? Try vanilla pudding mix instead.
How to Make Classic Banana Pudding Brownies
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These are the basic steps for making banana pudding brownies. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions.
Step 1: Prep
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare the brownie mix according to the directions on the box with a hand mixer in a medium mixing bowl.
Step 2: Layer Brownie Batter
Once the brownie batter has been mixed, layer it in a well greased 9×9 baking dish and spread it evenly.
Step 3: Banana Pudding Mixture and Cream Cheese Mixture
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, eggs, heavy whipping cream, and milk and add a box of banana pudding mix. Mix well, until the mixture is smooth.
Step 4: Bake
Add the banana pudding mixture on top of the brownie batter, spreading it evenly. Next, place vanilla wafer cookies on top. Bake in the oven for 40-50 minutes, or until cooked through. Remove from the oven and let rest until the brownies are completely cooled.
Banana Brownie Dessert Recipe FAQs
Expert Tips for Making Banana Pudding Brownies
This recipe is so much better than your banana cake mix or even desserts like banana cream pie. It is such a delicious banana pudding brownie recipe.
- Room-Temperature Cream Cheese: Cream cheese at room temperature will be much easier to mix into the brownie batter for this banana dessert.
- Topping: Top these delicious fudgy brownies with a dollop of whipped cream or cool whip. You can also try banana slices or chocolate chips in addition to the nilla wafer cookies.
- Extract: For a touch of extra flavor, add some banana extract or vanilla extract.
- Chips: add chips to the batter for even more flavor and compliment the chewy texture.
What to Serve with Banana Pudding Brownies
Banana Pudding Brownies
Equipment
- 9 x 9-inch baking dish
- Electric hand mixer
- Offset Spatula or Spoon
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Ingredients
- 1 18-ounce box Brownie mix, plus ingredients called for on the package
- 6 ounces Cream cheese, softened
- 1 5.9-ounce box Instant banana cream pudding mix
- 2 Large eggs
- ¼ cup Heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup Whole milk
- 20 Vanilla wafer cookies
- Crushed vanilla wafer cookies, optional garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9 x 9-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the brownie batter according to the package directions.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it into an even layer.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, banana pudding mix, eggs, heavy whipping cream, and milk until smooth and creamy.
- Carefully spoon the cream cheese mixture over the brownie batter and gently spread it into an even layer.
- Arrange the vanilla wafer cookies in a single layer over the top.
- Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until the center is set and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with moist crumbs.
- Cool completely in the baking dish before cutting into 12 squares. Garnish with crushed vanilla wafer cookies, if desired.
Christina’s Notes
Don’t Overbake: The center should be set but still slightly soft. The brownies will continue to firm up as they cool.
Customize the Topping: Add crushed vanilla wafers, mini white chocolate chips, or sliced bananas just before serving for extra flavor and texture.
Skip Fresh Bananas for Storage: If making these ahead, wait to add fresh banana slices until serving to prevent browning.
Make Ahead: Bake the brownies up to 1 day in advance. Cool completely, cover tightly, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Storage: Store leftover brownies covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Serving Tip: For the cleanest slices, chill the brownies for at least 1 hour before cutting.
- Scale the recipe: Simply adjust the serving size in the recipe card and the ingredients will update automatically.
- Make your own All Purpose Seasoning: When a recipe calls for All Purpose Seasoning, you can use my homemade All Purpose Seasoning recipe or substitute salt and pepper to taste.
- Meat doneness: I always use a meat thermometer to test for doneness when cooking meat.
- Use unsalted butter: I use unsalted butter so I can control the salt level in the recipe.
- Preheat the oven: Unless otherwise noted, always preheat your oven before baking.
For more helpful information about this recipe, such as variations, substitutions and other pro-tips, check out the blog post.