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    Home » Breads

    Cream Cheese Filled Banana Bread

    September 23, 2021 By Kimberlee Ho 6 Comments

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    Banana Bread is a staple in the kitchens of many home bakers. This recipe for Cream Cheese filled Banana Bread takes this tried and true recipe to a whole other level.

    With a thick sweet cream cheese filling swirled throughout the bread and a crunchy sugar crust, this delicious and satisfying take on banana bread will leave your friends and family begging for more! So get cracking on this cream cheese filled banana bread.

    You might want to make two loaves of this banana bread with a cream cheese filling!

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    Why stuffing your banana bread with cream cheese is a great idea

    Practically everyone I know has a banana bread recipe in their recipe box. Whether they are home bakers or not, I guarantee they have their grandmother's or aunt's or best friend's recipe that is time honored and the best banana bread there ever was. I mean, my moist banana bread with chocolate and ginger is worth raving about (you should go check it out!).

    And these recipes are all amazing!

    This recipe, though, takes the very best of what makes banana bread so great and adds to it to make a fun twist on the classic.

    This is simply my Banana Bread recipe with an added layer of sweetened cream cheese swirled in the center. Oh, and topped with a sprinkling of sugar that forms a crunchy crust when baked. It is oh-so-tasty, friend!

    This banana bread has a delicious cream cheese swirl in the middle.

    The Cheesecake Filling

    To make this recipe, start by preparing a simple cream cheese filling using brick-style cream cheese, a bit of sugar, an egg to bind it together almost like cheesecake, and a touch of sour cream. Set that aside while preparing the banana bread batter.

    Once both the batter and the filling are prepared, set aside 1 ½ cups of the banana bread batter and spoon the remainder into a loaf pan.

    Next, layer the cream cheese filling on top. Carefully spoon the remaining batter over top the cream cheese layer in a straight line down the center of the loaf pan. Doing so helps create the beautiful swoosh of cheesecake filling when it's baked.

    Using a toothpick or butter knife, gently swirl the layers together.

    Swirl the cream cheese banana bread batter before baking.

    How to Achieve that Crunchy Sugar Crust

    This is one of my favorite parts! Sprinkle granulated sugar over top the swirls you just created. Once baked, the sugar creates a crunchy layer on top that's purely delightful!

    It's unexpected and adds a fun layer of texture to this banana bread recipe.

    I tried adding cinnamon to create a crunchy cinnamon sugar topping, however, I felt the cinnamon flavor overpowered the cream cheese filling. Feel free to add it back in if you desire!

    Add a sprinkle of sugar on top of your cream cheese banana bread to give it an extra crunch on top.

    If your bananas aren't ripe, you don't have to put off filling that craving! I have a simple method - bake your bananas in the oven and fast forward the ripening process so you can get to baking.

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    As hard as it will be to wait, let this cream cheese stuffed banana bread cool before slicing.

    Looking for more banana recipes? Give these a try:

    • Moist Banana Bread with Chocolate and Ginger
    • Marbled Chocolate Banana Bread
    • Easy Peasy Deliciously Moist Banana Bread
    • Banana Snack Cake with Salted Caramel Buttercream Frosting
    This banana bread has a delicious cream cheese swirl in the middle.

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    You might want to make two loaves of this banana bread with a cream cheese filling!

    Cream Cheese Filled Banana Bread

    With a thick, sweetened cream cheese filling swirled throughout the bread and a crunchy sugar crust, this delicious and satisfying take on Banana Bread will leave your friends and family begging for more!
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
    Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert, Snacks
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 12 servings
    Calories: 300kcal
    Author: Kimberlee Ho
    US Customary - Metric

    Ingredients

    Cream Cheese Filling

    • 12 ounces cream cheese 1 ½ packages of 8 ounce brick style, room temperature
    • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
    • 1 large egg room temperature
    • ¼ cup full-fat sour cream room temperature

    Banana Bread

    • ½ cup unsalted butter room temperature
    • 1 cup granulated sugar
    • 2 large eggs room temperature
    • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 ¼ cups mashed overripe banana about 2-3 medium-large bananas
    • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
    • ½ cup full-fat sour cream

    Topping

    • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Spray a 9x5 inch loaf pan with nonstick spray then line with parchment paper and set aside.

    Make the Cream Cheese Filling

    • In a medium bowl with a hand mixer, cream together cream cheese, sugar, egg, and sour cream on medium speed until smooth. Set aside.
    • In a large mixing bowl with a hand mixer or stand mixer, cream together the butter, sugar, eggs and vanilla until well blended and smooth. Stir in the bananas. Add to the bowl the flour, baking soda and salt, mixing until just combined. Add in the sour cream and blend well.

    Make the Banana Bread Batter:

    • Set aside 1 ½ cups of the banana bread batter. Spread the remaining batter in the bottom of the prepared loaf pan. Spoon the cream cheese mixture over the batter. Next, carefully spoon the reserved banana bread batter in a line down the center of the pan over the cheesecake filling. Using the tip of a butter knife, swirl through the batter a few times. Sprinkle the top with sugar.
    • Bake for 60-65 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool in the pan for at least 30 minutes before slicing.

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    Notes

    Once completely cool, wrap the loaf tightly with plastic wrap and store at room temperature up to 4 days.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 300kcal
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    This banana bread is even more delicious with a cream cheese layer in the middle.

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    Comments

    1. Lauren

      February 02, 2022 at 1:46 pm

      5 stars
      Such a great recipe! Love it as a fun switch-up from regular banana bread. Will definitely be making this again- thanks for this recipe!

      Reply
      • Kimberlee Ho

        February 02, 2022 at 8:36 pm

        Yay! Love hearing this, Lauren! I totally agree - the more varieties of banana bread, the better 🙂 Thanks for baking and sharing!

        Reply
    2. John

      February 07, 2022 at 3:37 pm

      5 stars
      Such a great twist on an iconic baked good. Thank you for sharing this wonderful recipe. My only query is, given the amount of cream cheese in the banana bread should it not be stored in the refrigerator rather than at room temperature, as advised?

      Many thanks

      Reply
      • Kimberlee Ho

        February 10, 2022 at 5:48 pm

        So great that you love it! I have not had a problem storing it at room temperature, but if you'd rather be safe and err on the side of caution, store it in the fridge for sure! Toast it or warm it before serving.

        Reply
    3. Elena

      February 12, 2022 at 11:51 am

      Amazing recipe! My daughter and I made this and it became an instant family favorite. The cream cheese filling adds so much depth and flavor. Will definitely be making this again. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Kimberlee Ho

        February 13, 2022 at 4:08 pm

        So glad you loved it! And thanks for sharing your feedback!

        Reply

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