Description
Creamy, dreamy, and totally irresistible—banana pudding brownies are the dessert mashup you didn’t know you needed. Imagine the rich, fudgy base of a chocolate brownie swirled with the smooth, vanilla-infused flavor of banana pudding and topped off with golden, buttery Nilla wafers. It’s like your favorite Southern comfort food met a bakery classic and decided to be best friends forever.
Ingredients
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1 box brownie mix (or your favorite homemade brownie recipe)
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Ingredients called for on brownie box (usually oil, eggs, and water)
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1 (3.4 oz) box instant banana pudding mix
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2 cups cold milk (for pudding)
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 cup crushed Nilla wafers
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Optional: 1 banana (mashed), white chocolate chips
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8×8 or 9×9 baking pan with parchment paper.
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Prepare brownie batter as directed on box or per your homemade recipe.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the pudding mix, cold milk, vanilla extract, and mashed banana (if using). Let it thicken slightly.
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Pour 2/3 of the brownie batter into the pan and smooth the surface.
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Add dollops of banana pudding on top, swirling gently with a butter knife.
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Pour the remaining brownie batter over the top and swirl again.
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Sprinkle crushed Nilla wafers and white chocolate chips (if using) evenly across the surface.
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Bake for 30–35 minutes or until the center is set and a toothpick comes out with just a few moist crumbs.
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Cool completely before slicing into squares. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American