Description
Indulge in the delightful Cream Cheese Banana Bread, a scrumptious twist on a classic favorite. This recipe combines the rich creaminess of cheesecake with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas, creating a moist and flavorful loaf that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether enjoyed as a breakfast treat, an afternoon snack, or a decadent dessert, this banana bread is sure to impress family and friends alike. Best of all, it’s easy to make with simple ingredients and straightforward steps. Elevate your baking game by adding personal touches like nuts or chocolate chips for an extra flavor boost.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, room temperature
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 3 ripe bananas
- ½ cup (113g) butter, melted
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (100g) light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- ½ cup sour cream, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups (256g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease two 9×5-inch loaf pans.
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese with sugar until smooth. Add egg and vanilla; mix well.
- Mash bananas in another bowl; add melted butter, sugars, eggs, sour cream, and vanilla. Mix until combined.
- Whisk together flour, baking soda; fold into banana mixture until just incorporated.
- Pour half the batter into each pan, layer with cream cheese filling, then top with remaining banana batter.
- Bake for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg