THESE CREAMY BANANA PUDDING BARS ARE A SOUTHERN FAVORITE

Here’s everything you need for this rich and creamy banana pudding bars. This recipe makes 12 bars.

Ingredients to Gather

For the crust:
30 vanilla wafer cookies
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/8 teaspoon fine salt
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted

For the pudding:
2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup banana chips (such as Naturally Bare brand baked banana chips), plus more for garnish
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
2 large egg yolks
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

For the whipped cream:
1/4 teaspoon unflavored powdered gelatin
1 tablespoon water
1 cup very cold heavy cream
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract