Ingredients for Banana Cheesecake Squares:
Blondie Crust:
1/2 cup of melted unsalted butter
1 cup of packed light brown sugar
1 large egg yolk
1/2 cup of all-purpose flour
A pinch of salt
1/4 cup of mashed ripe banana
1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract
Cheesecake Sauce:
2/3 cup of whipped cream
16 oz of cream cheese (2 packages)
1 cup of granulated sugar
3.4 ounces of instant banana pudding (1 package)
1/2 cup of milk
1 teaspoon of vanilla
Optional: powdered sugar for extra sweetness
Instructions on How to Make Banana Cheesecake Squares:
For the Blondie Crust:
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and prepare an 8×8 baking tray with a nonstick coating of your choice.
In a bowl, combine the melted butter and light brown sugar, mixing them thoroughly. Then, whisk together the egg yolk, all-purpose flour, salt, mashed banana, and pure vanilla extract until you have a well-blended mixture.
Pour the blondie mixture into the prepared baking tray and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until it’s set.
Allow the blondie crust to cool down to room temperature as you prepare the cheesecake filling.
For the Cheesecake Sauce:
Using a hand mixer, whip the heavy cream in a medium bowl until stiff peaks form. Refrigerate it to stiffen further.
In another bowl, beat the cream cheese until it’s smooth and fluffy, using the hand mixer.
Gradually add the granulated sugar, instant banana pudding, milk, and vanilla extract. Continue to beat until all the ingredients are well incorporated.
Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
Taste the mixture and add a little powdered sugar if you prefer it sweeter.
Spread the cheesecake layer evenly over the cooled blondie crust, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until it’s completely set.
Garnish the Banana Cheesecake Squares with Nilla chips and serve.
Enjoy your delightful Banana Cheesecake Squares!
