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Cream Cheese Banana Bread Recipe

Cream Cheese Banana Bread Recipe

This Cream Cheese Banana Bread Recipe blends ripe bananas, sugar, butter, and cream cheese for a moist, rich loaf that’s perfect for breakfast or dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 10 slices
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • 9x5-inch loaf pan
  • Mixing bowls (2 large, 1 medium)
  • Electric mixer or hand whisk
  • Spatula
  • Fork (for mashing bananas)
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Toothpick (for testing doneness)
  • Cooling rack

Ingredients
  

For the Banana Bread:

  • 3 ripe bananas mashed
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

For the Cream Cheese Filling:

  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

Step 1: Prepare the Oven and Pan

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

Step 2: Make the Banana Batter

  • In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Add melted butter and mix well.
  • Stir in sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until fully combined. Add flour, baking soda, and salt, then gently mix until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 3: Prepare Cream Cheese Filling

  • In another bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, egg, and vanilla. Mix until creamy and lump-free.

Step 4: Layer the Batter

  • Pour half of the banana batter into the loaf pan and spread evenly.
  • Add the cream cheese mixture on top and gently spread it out. Then pour the remaining banana batter over it.

Step 5: Create Swirl (Optional)

  • Use a knife to gently swirl the layers for a marbled effect.

Step 6: Bake

  • Bake for 50–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the bread comes out mostly clean.

Step 7: Cool and Serve

  • Let the bread cool completely before slicing. This allows the cream cheese layer to set properly.

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas with brown spots for best flavor.
  • Avoid overmixing the batter to keep it soft.
  • Make sure cream cheese is fully softened before mixing.
  • Let the bread cool completely before slicing.
  • Use parchment paper for easy removal.
Keyword Cream Cheese Banana Bread Recipe