Banana Pudding Brownies (Ready-to-Print Version)

Fudgy brownies blended with creamy banana cheesecake swirls and a crunchy vanilla wafer topping.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Brownie Base

01 - 1 box Ghirardelli brownie mix
02 - 1/3 cup vegetable oil
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 1/4 cup water

→ Banana Pudding Cheesecake Swirl

05 - 3/4 cup whole milk
06 - 1 large egg
07 - 225 grams (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
08 - 1 package (3.4 ounces) banana cream pudding mix, instant

→ Topping

09 - 1 cup crushed 'Nilla Wafers

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the brownie mix, vegetable oil, 2 eggs, and water. Mix thoroughly until smooth. If the mix includes a chocolate syrup packet, incorporate it now.
02 - In a separate large bowl, beat together the milk, 1 egg, and softened cream cheese until smooth and fully blended. Add the banana pudding mix and continue beating until the mixture thickens and is uniform in texture.
03 - Prepare an 8x8 inch square baking pan by spraying with non-stick spray and lining with parchment paper. Pour half of the brownie batter into the pan and spread evenly with a spatula.
04 - Dollop half of the banana pudding cheesecake mixture over the brownie batter. Sprinkle half of the crushed 'Nilla Wafers evenly atop the pudding dollops.
05 - Pour the remaining brownie batter over the pudding layer. Top with the remaining banana pudding mixture in dollops. Sprinkle with the remaining crushed wafers. Using a knife or skewer, gently swirl the pudding throughout the brownie batter to create a marbled effect.
06 - Bake in a preheated oven at 175°C (350°F) for 50 to 55 minutes, until the center is set but still moist. Avoid overbaking to maintain fudginess.
07 - Allow the baked dessert to cool completely in the pan. Then lift out using the parchment paper, place on a cutting board, and slice into 12 to 16 squares.

# Handy Tips:

01 - Do not overbake to preserve the fudgy texture. Cooling completely before cutting helps achieve clean slices.