Banana Cream Pie Cheesecake Bars

Name: Banana Cream Pie Cheesecake Bars
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 75 min
Total time: 80 min
Ingredients: 24 vanilla Oreo cookies; ½ cup salted butter (melted (1 stick)); 16 ounce (2 8-ounce) bricks cream cheese (softened); ½ cup granulated sugar; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 eggs (room temperature); 1⅓ cups bananas (mashed (2 large, or 3 medium)); ⅓ cup whipping cream; ½ tablespoon pure vanilla extract

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Banana Cream Pie Cheesecake Bars are the best combination of a classic cream pie fused with a cream cheesecake filling, and baked into a delicious dessert bar.

This easy recipe takes only 5 minutes to prepare by making a crunchy no-cook Oreo crust that sits below a creamy banana cheesecake mixture.

About Banana Cream Cheesecake Bars

Our Banana Cream Pie Cheesecake Bars turn two traditional treats into the best banana-flavored dessert, served as a grab-and-go square instead of a slice.

It takes only 5 minutes to make an Oreo cookie crust, beat the cream cheese with sugar, cornstarch, egg, mashed banana, whipped cream, and vanilla to form the cheesecake filling, and place it in the oven to bake banana cheesecake bars.

While a classic banana cream cheesecake recipe often calls for an instant banana cream pudding mix to stabilize the filling, I prefer cornstarch as a thickener and real mashed bananas for its sweet flavor.

I love how the buttery crust is sturdy enough to sit solidly beneath the cheesecake layer and hold its shape so I can hold it in my hand.

Why We Love This Banana Cream Cheese Bars Recipe

Quick and easy to make.
Uses simple kitchen staple ingredients.
Rich and decadent banana cream cheese dessert.
Packed with real bananas so you don’t need banana pudding for flavor.
Single-serving squares of 2 sweet treats baked into each bar.
Perfect for parties, potlucks, cookie platters, or simply for snacking.

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Ingredients

Vanilla Oreo cookies: You can also use Nilla wafers if you prefer.
Salted butter
Cream cheese
Granulated sugar
Cornstarch
Eggs
Bananas
Heavy whipping cream
Pure vanilla extract

Substitutions and Additions

Create Your Crust: Instead of vanilla Oreos, you can make or buy a graham cracker crust, or use crushed gingersnaps, Nilla wafer cookie crumbs, shortbread cookies, or sugar cookies to create your crust. You can even do a crustless version!
Tasty Toppings: Feel free to add a dollop of Cool Whip, a banana slice, a sprinkle of cinnamon, a drizzle of caramel or chocolate sauce to each square slice.

Banana Cream Pie Cheesecake Bars with a bite

Recommended Tools

Measuring spoons in various sizes
Measuring cups in various sizes
8×8 pan
Parchment paper
Cooking spray
Blender or food processor
Medium bowl
Flat glass
Large bowl
Hand or stand mixer
Fork
Knife
Cutting board

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How to Make Banana Cream Pie Cheesecake

Create The Crust: Pulse Oreo cookies until fine and add combine with melted butter. Press the crust into the base of the pan and flatten. Chill in the fridge until the filling is complete.
Pro Tip: Using a flat glass, or measuring cup works well.
Make The Cheesecake Mixture: Beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and cornstarch and blend again. Add 1 egg at a time, blend, then pour in banana, whipped cream and vanilla. Beat one last time and spread it over the crust.
Bake: Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes, then lower to 200 degrees Fahrenheit and bake for an additional hour.
Pro Tip: The cheesecake should only jiggle in the very middle. If not done, continue baking in 5-minute increments.
Cool: Cool completely. Chill in the fridge overnight or at least 8 hours.
Pro Tip: If any edges look tight after cooling, you can run a knife to loosen them.
Slice and Serve: Slice into 16 squares and serve. Enjoy!

Tips for making Banana Cream Pie Cheesecake Bars

To cut clean squares, it’s helpful to run your knife under hot water and dry it with a paper towel before cutting the cheesecake into bars.
To bring cold eggs from the fridge to room temperature, let sit on kitchen counter for 1 hour (no longer than 2 hours).
When lining your pan with parchment paper, I recommend leaving the edges slightly higher than the pan to help lift the cheesecake out after cooling.

How to Store Cheesecake Bars

You can keep your cheesecake bars in the fridge for up to 5 days if you are making them ahead or have leftovers. You can also freeze these bars for a few months. Just make sure to precut them into squares.

Place the squares on a baking sheet, freeze them for a few hours, and then once solid they can be transferred to a freezer bag for longer storage without having your bars stick together.

Banana Cream Pie Cheesecake Bars stacked up on the plate

Frequently Asked Questions

Do cheescake bars have to be refrigerated?

Yes, these bars must be stored in the fridge. Just like a traditional cheesecake, these banana cream pie cheesecake bars contain dairy products, so they must be kept refrigerated. However, with the pan covered, they can safely stay at room temperature for 3-4 hours at a party.

How should I soften my cream cheese?

To soften your bricks of cream cheese, simply remove them from the foil and place them on a microwave-safe plate. Heat in the microwave for 20-30 seconds or until softened. You can also leave them on the kitchen counter for 1 to 2 hours to soften to room temperature. Don’t leave cream cheese at room temperature for longer than 2 hours or it could start to grow bacteria that could lead to food-borne illness.

Banana Cream Pie Cheesecake Bars cut into squares

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