Ah! Banana pudding brownies—now we’re talking a decadent dessert that combines fudgy brownies, creamy banana pudding, and maybe even a crunchy topping. I can give you a recipe that layers all the flavors perfectly so each bite is chocolatey, creamy, and banana-licious.
Here’s a detailed recipe:
Banana Pudding Brownies
Ingredients
For the brownies:
- 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup (35 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup (65 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
For the banana pudding layer:
- 1 package (3.4 oz / 96 g) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
- 2 ripe bananas, sliced
Optional toppings:
- Whipped cream
- Crushed vanilla wafers or cookies
- White chocolate shavings or drizzle
Instructions
1. Make the brownies
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch (20×20 cm) baking pan.
- Melt butter and stir in sugar. Let cool slightly.
- Beat in eggs and vanilla until smooth.
- Sift together cocoa, flour, salt, and baking powder.
- Fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake 20–25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs. Let cool slightly.
2. Prepare banana pudding
- Whisk pudding mix with milk according to package instructions.
- Slice bananas and layer them evenly over the cooled brownies.
- Pour the pudding over the bananas and spread evenly.
3. Optional toppings
- Top with whipped cream, crushed vanilla wafers, or white chocolate shavings for extra texture and flavor.
4. Chill
- Refrigerate for at least 1–2 hours to let the pudding set and flavors meld.
5. Serve
- Slice into squares and serve chilled.
✅ Tips:
- Use ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and flavor.
- For extra indulgence, drizzle caramel sauce over the top.
- You can also fold mini chocolate chips into the pudding layer for a double chocolate-banana hit.
If you want, I can give a more decadent “layered trifle” version, where the brownies, pudding, bananas, and even whipped cream are stacked for a visually stunning dessert—perfect for parties.
Do you want me to do that?
