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Cream Cheese Banana Bread
Ingredients
- For the banana bread
- 2 to 3 very ripe bananas
peeled, about 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 cups mashed
- 1/3 cup melted butter
unsalted or salted
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup if you would like it less sweet, 1 cup if you want it sweeter
- 1 large egg
beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour
- For the cream cheese filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese
at room temperature
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons flour
Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 4x8-inch loaf pan .
- 2
Make the banana bread batter: In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until completely smooth. Stir the melted butter into the mashed bananas. Mix in the baking soda and salt. Stir in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract. Mix in the flour.
- 3
Make the cream cheese swirl: In another bowl, beat together all the ingredients for the cream cheese filling.
- 4
Swirl the batters in the pan: Pour half of the banana bread batter in the loaf pan. Top the batter with half of the cream cheese filling, one dollop at a time. Top with remaining batter. Top with the remaining cream cheese filling one dollop at a time. Insert a butter knife about halfway into the batter and run through the batter vertically and horizontally to swirl the cream cheese into the banana bread batter.
- 5
Bake: Bake for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean.
- 6
Cool and store: Cool the banana bread for a few minutes in the pan, then remove from pan and transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely. Store covered at room temperature for up to 4 days.
Cream Cheese Banana Bread
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About this Recipe
Looking to elevate your favorite comfort bake? This Cream Cheese Banana Bread takes a beloved classic and introduces a delightful, tangy swirl that will make you rethink everything you thought you knew about banana bread.
The magic here lies in the rich, creamy ribbons of cream cheese woven throughout the moist banana bread. It adds a sophisticated tang that perfectly balances the sweetness of the bananas, creating an irresistible depth of flavor and a wonderfully varied texture that sets it apart from a plain loaf.
Prepare for a bake that's both familiar and excitingly new. You'll find the characteristic sweetness and comforting aroma of classic banana bread, but each slice also offers pockets of smooth, slightly tangy cream cheese. The bread itself is incredibly moist, while the cream cheese swirl adds a velvety counterpoint, creating a truly luxurious experience. It's a comforting treat that feels indulgent without being overly complicated, perfect for any time you crave something sweet and satisfying.
You have control over the sweetness of your banana bread; the recipe suggests 3/4 cup sugar, but you can dial it back to 1/2 cup for a less sweet loaf or increase it to 1 cup for those who prefer a sweeter treat. Always aim for very ripe bananas for the best flavor and moisture. These variations ensure the bread perfectly suits your taste.
This Cream Cheese Banana Bread is perfect for a leisurely breakfast, an afternoon pick-me-up, or a comforting dessert. Serve it simply with a cup of coffee or tea, or as an elevated offering for brunch.