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mother's day Banana Pudding Dream Bars

Delight Mom with Irresistible Mother's Day Banana Pudding Dream Bars

These homemade Mother's Day Banana Pudding Dream Bars blend nostalgia and ease, perfect for celebrating mom with a no-bake dessert.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 16 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 20 pieces Golden Oreos Can substitute with regular Oreos
  • 5 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Can substitute with salted butter
For the Filling
  • 3 pieces Bananas Use ripe bananas for best flavor
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Should be at room temperature
  • 1 cup Confectioners’ Sugar Can replace with granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract Use real vanilla for best results
  • 1 cup Cool Whip Can swap for homemade stabilized whipped cream
For the Pudding Layer
  • 1 package Instant Banana Pudding Mix with only 1½ cups of milk
  • 1.5 cups Milk Choose whole or low-fat milk

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula
  • 8×8-inch baking dish

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Crush 20 Golden Oreos in a blender until fine crumbs. Combine with melted unsalted butter and press into a greased 8x8-inch dish. Freeze for 30 minutes.
  2. Whisk instant banana pudding mix with 1½ cups of milk for 2 minutes until thickened. Set aside.
  3. Mash 1 ripe banana, add cream cheese, confectioners’ sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat until creamy, then fold in 1 cup of Cool Whip.
  4. Layer sliced bananas on the chilled crust, spread cream cheese mixture over the bananas, and pour thickened pudding on top.
  5. Spread remaining Cool Whip over pudding layer and sprinkle with crushed Oreos. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  6. Cut into squares while still cold and serve with optional banana slices or whipped cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use only 1½ cups of milk for pudding, chill for at least 2 hours for best results, and sliced warm knives for precision cuts.

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