Cream Cheese-Filled Banana Bread
This Cream Cheese-Filled Banana Bread is moist, flavorful, and features a delightful creamy layer inside, making it perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert.
Ingredients
For the banana bread
- 3 pieces ripe bananas Ensure bananas are very ripe for best flavor.
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 piece egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
For the cream cheese filling
- 8 oz cream cheese Use room temperature for easier mixing.
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar Can substitute with blended granulated sugar.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
- Stir the melted butter into the mashed bananas.
- Mix in the sugar, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Sprinkle the baking soda and salt over the mixture and mix in.
- Add the flour and mix until just incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese with the powdered sugar until smooth.
Baking
- Pour half of the banana bread batter into the prepared loaf pan, followed by the cream cheese mixture, and then top with the remaining banana bread batter.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Slice the banana bread once it has cooled completely. It makes a wonderful breakfast option or an afternoon snack. Can be served plain, with a pat of butter, or a drizzle of honey. To keep fresh, wrap in plastic wrap or foil and store at room temperature for up to three days. For longer storage, freeze tightly wrapped for up to three months.