Cream Cheese-Filled Banana Bread
Ingredients
- 1 largeegg
- ½ clight brown sugar
packed
- ¼ cgranulated sugar
- ¼ cliquid-state coconut oil
canola or vegetable may be substituted
- ¼ ccup sour cream
lite is okay greek yogurt may be substituted
- 2 tspvanilla extract
- 1 cmashed ripe bananas
about 2 large bananas
- 1 call-purpose flour
- ½ tspbaking powder
- ½ tspbaking soda
- salt
optional
- 1 largeegg
- 4 ozbrick-style cream cheese
softened lite is okay
- ¼ cgranulated sugar
- 3 tbspall-purpose flour
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350F. Spray one 9×5-inch loaf pan with floured cooking spray, or grease and flour the pan; set aside.
- 2
Make the Banana Bread
- 3
In a large bowl, add the egg, sugars, coconut oil, sour cream, vanilla, and whisk to combine.
- 4
Add the bananas and stir to incorporate.
- 5
Add 1 cup flour, baking powder, baking soda, optional salt, and fold with spatula or stir gently with a spoon until just combined; don’t overmix; set aside.
- 6
Turn about two-thirds of the batter out into the prepared pan, smoothing the top lightly with a spatula and pushing it into corners and sides as necessary; set aside.
- 7
Make the Cream Cheese Filling
- 8
In a large bowl, add all ingredients and whisk to combine. Alternatively, mix with a hand mixer.
- 9
Evenly pour filling mixture over the bread, smoothing the top lightly with a spatula and pushing it into corners and sides as necessary.
- 10
Top with remaining batter, smoothing the top very lightly with a spatula as to not disturb cream cheese layer and pushing batter into corners and sides as necessary.
- 11
Bake for about 48 to 50 minutes or until the top is domed, golden, and the center is set, and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, or with a few moist crumbs, but no batter. Note this is tricky because the cream cheese never gets totally solid so the toothpick test isn’t the most accurate.*
- 12
Allow bread to cool in pan for about 15 minutes before turning out on a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Cream Cheese-Filled Banana Bread
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About this Recipe
Imagine the comforting warmth of homemade banana bread infused with the creamy, tangy delight of cheesecake. This isn't just banana bread; it's a truly special treat that transforms a classic comfort food into an extraordinary experience, destined to impress your friends and family.
What sets this cream cheese-filled banana bread apart is the luscious, cheesecake-like filling baked right into the center. It adds a delightful tang and an unmatched moistness, elevating the soft, fluffy texture of the banana bread to something truly unforgettable. This unique twist will have everyone asking for your secret.
Prepare for a truly irresistible experience with every bite. Each slice offers a perfect balance of sweet, ripe banana flavor and the rich, smooth tang of the cream cheese filling. The bread itself is wonderfully soft and fluffy, providing a delightful contrast to the creamy, decadent center. This indulgent breakfast or dessert is truly ahhhh-mazing, weighing in at 261 calories per serving.
Customization & Variations
Feel free to swap out the liquid coconut oil for canola or vegetable oil if that's what you have on hand. For a slightly different texture, Greek yogurt can be used in place of sour cream in the banana bread batter. Lite cream cheese is also perfectly fine for the filling, if you prefer.
This cream cheese-filled banana bread is a perfect showstopper for breakfast, brunch, or an impressive dessert. It’s a wonderful way to elevate a simple get-together or treat your family to something truly memorable.