Description
Indulge in the delightful Cream Cheese Banana Bread, a luscious twist on the classic loaf that combines the sweetness of ripe bananas with a rich cream cheese filling. This moist, flavorful bread is perfect for breakfast, a midday snack, or even as a sweet dessert. Utilizing overripe bananas ensures you make the most of your ingredients while avoiding waste. With its creamy center and golden crust, this banana bread is sure to impress anyone who takes a bite. Whether enjoyed warm with butter or paired with fresh berries, each slice promises to be a comforting treat that will become a favorite in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas
- ½ cup melted butter
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese
- 1 large egg (for filling)
- 2 large eggs (for batter)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare two loaf pans with nonstick spray.
- For the cream cheese filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth; add egg and vanilla, then mix in flour.
- For the batter: Mash bananas in a bowl, then mix in melted butter and sugars. Add eggs, vanilla, and sour cream.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and powder; combine with wet ingredients until just mixed.
- Pour half the batter into each loaf pan; top with cream cheese mixture, then cover with remaining batter.
- Bake for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (77g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg