Here’s a rich and indulgent Cream Cheese Stuffed Banana Bread recipe—soft, moist, and with a creamy surprise in the center:
Ingredients (1 Loaf)
For the Banana Bread:
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
For the Cream Cheese Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: 1 egg (for a firmer filling)
Instructions
1. Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
2. Make the Cream Cheese Filling
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Optional: add 1 egg for a slightly firmer filling. Set aside.
3. Make the Banana Bread Batter
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs and vanilla.
- Stir in mashed bananas.
- Gradually fold in dry ingredients until just combined.
4. Assemble the Stuffed Loaf
- Pour half of the banana bread batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the batter.
- Pour the remaining batter on top, smoothing it gently.
5. Bake
- Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the banana bread (not the filling) comes out clean.
- If the top browns too quickly, cover loosely with foil during the last 10–15 minutes.
6. Cool and Serve
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Slice and serve—each piece has a creamy, luscious center!
Tips:
- Use very ripe bananas—they make the bread naturally sweet and moist.
- Swirl the cream cheese slightly with a knife for a marbled effect before baking.
- You can also add chocolate chips or chopped nuts for extra texture.
I can also give a quick mini-muffin version of this cream cheese stuffed banana bread that’s perfect for snacks or breakfast on-the-go. Do you want that version?
