step 01

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease it.

In a bowl, mix the vanilla wafer crumbs with the melted butter. Press the mixture firmly into the prepared pan to form the crust, then bake for 10 minutes.

In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and sour cream.

Spread the cheesecake mixture over the baked crust.

Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheesecake is set. Let it cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the banana pudding mix and cold milk until it thickens. Spread the pudding mixture evenly over the chilled cheesecake.

If desired, top the bars with whipped cream and garnish with additional vanilla wafers. Slice and serve.