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Layered Banana Pudding Brownies

Layered Banana Pudding Brownies

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The perfect fusion of two epic desserts, these Layered Banana Pudding Brownies bring classic banana pudding to the next level with a chewy, chocolaty brownie base.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Diet Vegetarian
Keyword Banana Pudding, Banana Pudding Brownies, Brownies, Chocolate
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling (2-3hrs) & Assembling Time (10 mins) 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 35 minutes
Servings 9 brownies
Author Marley Goldin

Equipment

  • 9 x 9-inch baking pan
  • Whisk

Ingredients

Brownie Layer

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour (6 tablespoons = ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons)
  • ¾ cup cocoa powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup chocolate chips optional

Banana Pudding Layer

  • 3.4 ounces instant vanilla pudding 1 pack = 3.4 ounces
  • 1 cup cold milk of choice
  • 8 ounces cool whip 1 standard container = 8 ounces
  • 40 whole vanilla wafers
  • 2 large bananas sliced

Instructions

Brownie Layer

  • Preheat an oven to 350°F and line a 9 x 9-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
  • In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer on high to combine the softened butter with the sugar for 2-3 minutes to cream together.
    ½ cup unsalted butter, softened, 1 ¼ cup granulated sugar
    Butter and sugar creamed together in a large mixing bowl
  • Add the eggs and vanilla and use the hand mixer on low until combined.
    2 large eggs, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
    Brownies batter before adding the dry ingredients
  • Mix in flour, cocoa powder, and salt and combine until smooth. If adding chocolate chips, fold them in now. You should have a thick batter.
    6 tablespoons all-purpose flour, ¾ cup cocoa powder, ¼ teaspoon salt, ½ cup chocolate chips
    Thick brownie batter with chocolate chips
  • Transfer to your prepped baking dish, using a spatula to push the brownie batter to meet all four corners.
    Thick brownie batter in a lined baking pan ready for the oven
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool completely before slicing and adding banana pudding layers.
    Sliced and cooled brownies

Banana Pudding Layers

  • While your brownies are baking, add the Jell-O mix and cold milk to a large mixing bowl. Whisk continuously until the mixture thickens.
    1 cup cold milk of choice, 3.4 ounces instant vanilla pudding
    Vanilla Jell-O and cold milk mixed together to make a quick custard
  • Once your mixture thickens, fold the Cool Whip in with a rubber spatula, just until integrated and smooth. Do not mix any more than you need to—overbeating can actually make your custard runny. Place the custard in the refrigerator to cool for at least 30 minutes.
    8 ounces cool whip
    Adding cool whip to vanilla custard
  • Once your brownies are cooled and sliced, it's time to add your layers. You can remove the brownies from the pan before layering if serving immediately, or you can add the layers in the pan and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
    Start by adding a single layer of vanilla wafers.
    40 whole vanilla wafers
    Vanilla wafers layered on top of brownies
  • Next, add a thick layer of custard, using a spatula to spread.
    Vanilla custard layered on top of vanilla wafers
  • Finally, slice your fresh banana into small coins and add the fresh banana slices on top. Crumble about 4 or 5 vanilla wafers in your hand and sprinkle on top (optional). Enjoy!
    2 large bananas
    Freshly sliced banana layered on top of vanilla custard

Notes

  •  Make sure you allow the brownies to cool completely before adding your banana pudding layers. 
  • Do not overbeat the custard! Use a whisk instead of a hand mixer.
  • For a shortcut, you can use storebought brownies or a boxed brownie mix for the bottom layer.
  • If you love brownies as much as I do, you’ll love this collection of my greatest brownie recipes!