Name: Banana Pudding Bars
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 6 h 10 min
Yield: 9
Ingredients: 1 1/2 c. crushed Nilla Wafers; 5 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted; 2 tbsp. granulated sugar; Pinch of flaky sea salt; 1 1/2 (8-oz.) blocks cream cheese, softened; 1/2 c. granulated sugar; 1 1/2 c. whipped topping; 1 3/4 c. whole milk; 1 (3.4-oz.) pkg. instant banana pudding mix; Whipped topping, for dolloping; 1/2 banana, sliced; 9 Nilla Wafers

Crust

Line an 8" x 8" pan with parchment. In a medium bowl, combine crushed Nilla wafers, butter, sugar, and salt. Press in an even layer in prepared pan. Freeze until ready to use.

Filling

Step 1In a large bowl, using a handheld mixer on medium-high speed, beat cream cheese until fluffy and no clumps remain. Add sugar and beat until combined. Fold in whipped topping.
Step 2In a medium bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix. Refrigerate until thickened, about 5 minutes. Fold into cream cheese mixture until well combined.
Step 3Pour filling into prepared crust and smooth into an even layer. Freeze until bars are firm, at least 6 hours or up to overnight.