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Cream Cheese Filled Banana Bread

A luxurious banana bread infused with a velvety cream cheese center, creating a delightful contrast of textures and flavors in every bite.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Banana Bread Base
  • 3 large ripe bananas heavily spotted
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour sifted
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Cream Cheese Filling
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened to room temperature
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Equipment

  • 9x5 inch loaf pan
  • - Mixing bowls
  • - Whisk
  • - Spatula
  • oven preheated to 350°F

Method
 

Prepare the Bread and Filling
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until they are liquid gold. Stir in the melted butter, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla until well combined.
  3. In another bowl, mix the dry ingredients (flour, baking soda, and salt) and gently fold them into the banana mixture until just combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, egg, and 2 tablespoons of flour until smooth and creamy.
Assemble and Bake
  1. Pour about two-thirds of the banana batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
  2. Carefully pour the cream cheese mixture over the banana base and spread it to the edges.
  3. Gently dollop the remaining banana batter on top and swirl it with a knife to create a marbled pattern.
  4. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
  5. Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 3gFat: 12g

Notes

Because this loaf contains a dairy center, store in the refrigerator wrapped tightly for up to 5 days. Reheat individual slices in the microwave for 15 seconds or in a toaster oven for a crispy edge. For freezing, wrap slices individually for up to 2 months.
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