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Cream Cheese Banana Bread Recipe

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4.3 from 2 reviews

This homemade cream cheese banana bread is soft, fluffy, and uniquely delicious with a creamy cheesecake layer baked right in. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack, this banana bread combines ripe bananas, a tender crumb, and a rich cream cheese filling that will quickly become your favorite!

  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings

Ingredients

Bread

  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup light brown sugar, packed
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup liquid-state coconut oil (canola or vegetable oil may be substituted)
  • ¼ cup sour cream (lite is okay; Greek yogurt may be substituted)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 large bananas)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • Pinch of salt (optional)

Cream Cheese Filling

  • 1 large egg
  • 4 ounces brick-style cream cheese, softened (lite is okay)
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Pan: Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray one 9×5-inch loaf pan with floured cooking spray or grease and flour the pan; set aside.
  2. Make the Banana Bread Batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the egg, light brown sugar, granulated sugar, coconut oil, sour cream, and vanilla extract until combined. Stir in mashed bananas until incorporated. Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and optional salt. Fold gently with a spatula or spoon until just combined; do not overmix.
  3. Layer the Batter: Pour about two-thirds of the banana bread batter into the prepared loaf pan. Smooth the top lightly and press batter into the corners and sides as needed.
  4. Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling: In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and flour until smooth. You may use a hand mixer for best results.
  5. Assemble Bread: Evenly pour the cream cheese filling over the batter layer in the pan, smoothing it lightly with a spatula to fill corners and edges. Top by spreading the remaining banana bread batter carefully over the cream cheese layer, smoothing lightly to not disturb the filling and pressing into corners.
  6. Bake: Bake for 48 to 50 minutes or until the top is domed, golden, and the center is set. A toothpick inserted might come out with a few moist crumbs due to the cream cheese layer but should not have raw batter.
  7. Cool: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes. Then, transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
  8. Optional Tips: To prevent over-browning, tent the pan loosely with foil after 30 minutes of baking if needed. Baking times can vary based on banana ripeness, cream cheese moisture, and oven differences.

Notes

  • Tent with foil during baking if the bread top and sides brown too quickly before the center is cooked through.
  • Serve with optional accompaniments like Honey Butter, Cinnamon-Sugar Butter, Blueberry Butter, Strawberry Butter, or Vanilla Browned Butter Glaze for extra flavor.
  • Store bread airtight at room temperature for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 6 months.
  • Baking times may vary with moisture content in bananas and cream cheese, so watch the bread rather than relying solely on time.
  • Author: Maya
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Bread, Rolls, Muffins & Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://recipeteach.com/cream-cheese-banana-bread-recipe/