Banana pudding cheesecake squares

Ingredients

Decadent Blondie Base:

• 1/2 cup premium unsalted butter, liquified
• 1/2 cup golden brown sugar, firmly packed
• 1 egg yolk from a large, free-range egg
• 1/2 cup standard all-purpose flour
• A subtle hint of salt
• 1/4 cup mashed overripe banana
• 1 teaspoon of high-quality vanilla extract

Luxurious Cheesecake Crown:

• 2/3 cup chilled heavy whipped cream
• 2 blocks (16 ounces) of full-fat cream cheese
• 1 cup white granulated sugar
• 1 box (3.4 ounces) of instant banana pudding mix
• 1/2 cup fresh milk
• 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract
• An optional dash of powdered sugar for an extra sweet kick
• For the perfect finish: Nilla wafers for garnish

Instructions

Crafting the Blondie Base:

Set your oven to a preheated 350 degrees Fahrenheit and prepare an 8×8 baking dish with your favored non-stick approach.

In an expansive bowl, combine the melted butter and brown sugar, creating a velvety mixture. Swiftly whisk in the egg yolk, flour, pinch of salt, mashed banana, and the teaspoon of vanilla to achieve a well-blended batter.

Pour this delightful concoction into your prepared pan and allow it to bake for a breezy 15-20 minutes or until set to your liking.

Allow it to cool to room temperature as you prepare the cheesecake topping.

Mastering the Cheesecake Crown:

Utilizing your trusty hand mixer, whip the heavy cream in a medium-sized bowl until it forms firm peaks. Reserve this in the refrigerator and proceed to clean your beaters.

Take another bowl and whip your cream cheese into a fluffy consistency.

Gradually introduce the sugar, banana pudding powder, milk, and the remaining vanilla extract. Ensure these elements are seamlessly incorporated.

With great care, fold in the refrigerated whipped cream into your cream cheese mixture.

Taste-test and sprinkle in some powdered sugar if your sweet tooth beckons.

Lavishly spread this cheesecake mixture over your cooled blondie base. To solidify, freeze for a minimum of 2 hours or until entirely firm.

Just before serving, adorn your creation with Nilla wafers for an extra crunch and visual appeal.