Indulge in the delectable fusion of Banana Pudding Brownies, where the classic richness of chocolatey brownies meets banana pudding.
Banana Pudding Brownies are a delightful twist on traditional brownies, incorporating the nostalgic flavors of classic banana pudding into a rich, chocolatey dessert. This unique confection layers moist brownie with a creamy banana pudding filling, often topped with vanilla wafers for that authentic banana pudding touch. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of chocolate, sweet banana pudding, and slight vanilla crunch, making it an irresistible treat for anyone looking to indulge in a comforting, hybrid dessert.
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INGREDIENTS YOU NEED
Brownie Base:
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cups sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour OR 1:1 gluten free flour with xanthan gum
- 1/8 tsp baking soda
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/4 tsp salt
Banana Pudding Topping:
- 8 oz cream cheese room temperature
- 3.4 oz instant banana pudding mix
- 3 large eggs
- optional vanilla wafers gluten free if needed
Instructions To Make Banana Pudding Brownies
Brownie Base:
- Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F. Line a 8×8 inch pan with foil or parchment paper and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a microwave safe bowl, add your butter and sugar. Microwave for about 1 minute, or until the butter is melted. Whisk in the eggs, egg yolk, and vanilla. Stir in the oil and cocoa powder.
- With a rubber spatula, stir in your flour, baking soda, cornstarch, and salt until combined.
- Spread the brownie batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 15 minutes.
Banana Pudding Layer:
- While your brownie base is baking, add your cream cheese and banana pudding to a bowl and whisk together with an electric mixer until smooth and incorporated.
- Add your eggs one by one. After adding each egg, beat mixture on low speed until egg is just incorporated before adding next egg. Do not overmix.
- When your brownie is out of the oven, evenly spread your pudding mixture on top of brownie layer.
- If using, evenly place as many vanilla wafers as you would like on top of banana pudding layer.
- Return your baking dish to the oven. Bake for 20 minutes or until the banana pudding layer is only slightly jiggly.
- Remove from oven, allow to cool, slice and enjoy!
Banana Pudding Brownies
Indulge in the delectable fusion of Banana Pudding Brownies, where the classic richness of chocolatey brownies meets banana pudding.
Ingredients
Brownie Base:
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cups sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour OR 1:1 gluten free flour with xanthan gum
- 1/8 tsp baking soda
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/4 tsp salt
Banana Pudding Topping:
- 8 oz cream cheese room temperature
- 3.4 oz instant banana pudding mix
- 3 large eggs
- optional vanilla wafers gluten free if needed
Instructions
Brownie Base:
- Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F. Line a 8×8 inch pan with foil or parchment paper and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a microwave safe bowl, add your butter and sugar. Microwave for about 1 minute, or until the butter is melted. Whisk in the eggs, egg yolk, and vanilla. Stir in the oil and cocoa powder.
- With a rubber spatula, stir in your flour, baking soda, cornstarch, and salt until combined.
- Spread the brownie batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 15 minutes.
Banana Pudding Layer:
- While your brownie base is baking, add your cream cheese and banana pudding to a bowl and whisk together with an electric mixer until smooth and incorporated.
- Add your eggs one by one. After adding each egg, beat mixture on low speed until egg is just incorporated before adding next egg. Do not overmix.
- When your brownie is out of the oven, evenly spread your pudding mixture on top of brownie layer.
- If using, evenly place as many vanilla wafers as you would like on top of banana pudding layer.
- Return your baking dish to the oven. Bake for 20 minutes or until the banana pudding layer is only slightly jiggly.
- Remove from oven, allow to cool, slice and enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 390kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 7gFat: 16gFiber: 1gSugar: 33g
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Frequently Asked Questions About Banana Pudding Brownies
can I use a boxed brownie mix?
Yes, you can use a boxed brownie mix. Follow the instructions on the box to mix the batter but follow my baking instructions.
Can you freeze these?
Yes, freeze in an airtight container.
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