Description
Delectable cream cheese banana bread delivers a moist, rich twist on classic quick bread. Rich cream cheese swirls through tender banana-infused batter, creating a luxurious treat you’ll savor with each delightful slice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium overripe bananas (about 1 cup)
- 8 oz (226 g) full-fat cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 2 tbsps granulated sugar
- 2 tbsps all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment at 350°F and ready a 9×5-inch loaf pan by thoroughly greasing all interior surfaces with non-stick spray or butter.
- Combine flour, baking soda, and sea salt in a medium bowl, whisking until uniformly mixed, then set aside.
- Create a creamy base by beating sugar and butter until light and fluffy using an electric mixer. Incorporate milk, vanilla, and eggs, blending until smooth and consistent.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing gently to maintain a tender texture without overmixing.
- Introduce mashed bananas into the batter, stirring carefully to distribute evenly while preserving small fruit chunks.
- Prepare the cream cheese filling by whipping cream cheese, additional egg, sugar, and flour until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Construct the bread’s architecture by layering: first, spread half the banana batter in the pan, then carefully distribute the entire cream cheese mixture across the surface.
- Complete the layering by topping with remaining banana batter, ensuring complete coverage and sealed edges. Optionally, sprinkle chopped walnuts over the surface.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, monitoring for even golden browning. Use foil tenting if top darkens too quickly.
- Allow bread to rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling, which takes approximately one hour before slicing.
Notes
- Ensure bananas are super ripe with brown spots for maximum sweetness and deeper banana flavor.
- Softened cream cheese guarantees smooth, lump-free filling that blends perfectly into bread layers.
- Use room temperature eggs and butter to create smoother, more consistent batter with better rise and texture.
- Gluten-free option works by substituting all-purpose flour with gluten-free blend, maintaining bread’s tender crumb.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg