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Oh do I ever have a treat for you today! I am telling you, this cream cheese filled banana bread is really quite AMAZING! I recently brought it to a book club meeting and it just might have won me some forever friends! Something about the sweet cream cheese filling and crunchy cinnamon sugar topping puts the classic banana bread up to rock star status!
Cream Cheese Filled Banana Bread is a delightful twist on a classic favorite that’s sure to become a staple in your home. The creamy, tangy center is a delicious surprise in every bite, making this bread perfect for breakfast, a snack, or even dessert. So, the next time you have ripe bananas on your counter, don’t hesitate to try this heavenly creation. People go crazy over it! I still love the classic, but this is fun variation and really a must for anyone who loves cream cheese. An added bonus is that it is equally delicious to serve warm out of the oven or chilled from the fridge. Hope you enjoy this recipe as much as my family does!
What you need for Cream Cheese Filled Banana Bread
- sugar
- butter
- eggs
- mashed ripe bananas
- salt
- soda
- sour cream
- flour
- chopped nuts (optional)
- cream cheese
- cinnamon sugar to sprinkle on top
Other Fabulous Banana Bread Recipes to try:
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Cream Cheese Filled Banana Bread
- Yield: 2 loaves 1x
Description
The sweetness of ripe bananas perfectly complements the tanginess of cream cheese, creating a bread that’s simply irresistible.
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 2 eggs
- 3 mashed ripe bananas (spotted and brown bananas are the best)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3 Tablespoons sour cream
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Cream Cheese Center:
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 Tablespoon flour
Cinnamon Sugar Topping (to sprinkle on the top, if desired)
- 2 Tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Cream 1 cup sugar, with the butter and the egg in the bowl of a stand mixer.
- In a separate small bowl, stir the baking soda into the sour cream until dissolved.
- Then add the baking soda/ sour cream, the salt and the mashed bananas to the creamed mixture.
- Stir in 2 cups of flour and mix until just mixed (be careful not to overmix).
- Divide 1/2 the mixture into 2 greased and floured loaf pans.
- Combine the cream cheese, sugar, egg and 1 Tablespoon of flour and mix well.
- Spread equal amounts of the cream cheese mixture over the batter in each loaf pan.
- Now layer the remaining batter equally over the cream cheese mixture.
- Spinkle with cinnamon sugar. This creates a wonderful crunchy top!
- Bake 350 for 50 minutes to 1 hour, depending on your oven. Test for doneness.
- Cool before slicing for a pretty presentation…but I don’t blame you if you cant wait that long:)
Recipe Source: Just A Pinch
Thanks Linda!! It is a favorite at our house! xo
Thanks Linda!! It is a favorite at our house! xo
Thanks Linda!! It is a favorite at our house! xo
One word!!! Delish !!!!!
One word!!! Delish !!!!!
One word!!! Delish !!!!!
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The 1 cup of sugar is not listed in the ingredients.
The 1 cup of sugar is not listed in the ingredients.
The 1 cup of sugar is not listed in the ingredients.
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Do you think this could be made ahead and frozen?
Do you think this could be made ahead and frozen?
Do you think this could be made ahead and frozen?
I am so glad you guys are back. This bread is AMAZING!! I just had my 14 year old son and his friends finish off both loaves I made. They kept saying it was the best banana bread they had ever had.
I am so glad you guys are back. This bread is AMAZING!! I just had my 14 year old son and his friends finish off both loaves I made. They kept saying it was the best banana bread they had ever had.