Banana Dessert Recipes: creamy banana cheesecake bars
Creamy banana cheesecake bars on a crisp graham cracker crust, topped with whipped cream and fresh banana slices. Easy to make, slice, and serve — perfect for any banana dessert lover.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours (including chilling)
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
Ingredients
For the crust:
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1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
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6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
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2 tbsp granulated sugar
For the filling:
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16 oz cream cheese, softened
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2 ripe bananas
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½ cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
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1 tsp vanilla extract
For topping:
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Whipped cream
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Fresh banana slices
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Crushed Nilla wafers or graham crumbs (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a 9×9-inch pan with parchment.
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Mix graham crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into pan. Bake 8–10 minutes. Cool.
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Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add mashed bananas, eggs, sour cream, and vanilla. Blend until smooth.
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Pour over crust. Bake 35–40 minutes until edges are set and center jiggles slightly. Cool in oven 1 hour.
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Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.
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Slice and top with whipped cream and banana before serving.
Notes
Store chilled up to 5 days. Add caramel or peanut butter drizzle for a flavor twist.