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Ingredients of Cream Cheese Banana Bread

Banana Bread

All-purpose Flour; Forms the structure of the bread, giving it a soft and fluffy texture. Remember, Avoid compacting the flour, as too much can result in dense banana bread. simply spoon it into the measuring cup
Baking Soda; Acts as a leavening agent, helping the bread rise and become light and airy.
Salt; a pinch of salt enhances the flavors in the bread and balances the sweetness.
Very Ripe Bananas; Adds natural sweetness and moisture to the bread, making it tender and flavorful. The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more aromatic they are. Use very ripe bananas with brown spots for maximum sweetness and flavor. Mash these really well using a fork or a potato masher.
Eggs; Binds the ingredients together and adds richness, giving the bread a soft crumb. Bring these to room temp for better incorporation into the batter.
Unsalted Butter; Adds richness and moisture to the bread, giving it a soft and tender texture. Using melted butter also intensifies the banana flavor. Unsalted butter allows you to control the salt content in the recipe.
Light Brown Sugar; Sweetens the bread and adds a hint of caramel flavor, which complements the banana and cream cheese. I have found that more brown sugar than white sugar makes it so that the bread is not too sweet and it has a molasses depth of flavor.
Vanilla Extract; Adds a warm, aromatic flavor that enhances the sweetness of the bread. Vanilla is the best! Even the smallest drop adds so much flavor.

Cream Cheese Filling

Cream Cheese (room temperature); Adds a creamy, tangy filling that balances the sweetness of the banana bread, creating a delightful contrast in texture. Use full-fat cream cheese to give the frosting the best creamy, rich texture. The cream cheese should come in a block.
Sugar; Sweetens the cream cheese filling, giving it a smooth, dessert-like taste.
Egg; Helps bind the filling, creating a creamy consistency when baked.
All-purpose Flour; Thickens the cream cheese filling slightly, preventing it from becoming too runny. The flour in the cheesecake filling makes it more dense.

How to Make Cream Cheese Banana Bread

Banana Bread

First, mash the bananas and set them aside. Then, in a large bowl, whisk the melted butter with the brown sugar until the sugar is almost dissolved. Next, add the mashed bananas, egg, and vanilla extract, and whisk again until everything is well combined.

After that, sift in the flour, baking soda, and salt, and gently mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. Set the batter aside.

Cream Cheese Filling

First, cream together the cream cheese and sugar with a whisk until the sugar is fully dissolved.

Then, add the egg and whisk again. Finally, add the flour and whisk until there are no lumps.

Assembly

Start with preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.

Next, pour and spread ¼ of the banana bread batter into the loaf pan. Then, spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the batter.

After that, spread another ¼ of the banana batter over the cream cheese filling. Then, sprinkle the chopped walnuts on top.

Finally, bake for 45-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Then, let the banana bread cool before slicing, and enjoy! your moist, fluffy, and sweet cheese cream banana bread is ready to be your new star!

Recipe Notes;

First, the riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your banana bread will be. Look for bananas with brown spots or even blackened peels for the best results.
Second, make sure your cream cheese, eggs, and butter are at room temperature. This helps the ingredients blend more smoothly and ensures even baking.
Third, for extra texture and flavor, consider adding chocolate chips, chopped pecans, or more walnuts to the banana bread batter.
Lastly, allow the bread to cool completely before slicing. This helps the cream cheese filling set and prevents the bread from crumbling.

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Cream Cheese Banana Bread

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 1 15

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Ingredients

Banana Bread

1½ cup All-purpose Flour
1 tsp Baking Soda
½ tsp Salt
3 Very Ripe Banana
2 large Egg
½ cup Unsalted Butter melted
1 cup Light Brown Sugar
½ tsp Vanilla Extract

Cream Cheese Filling

250 g Cream Cheese room temperature
⅓ cup Sugar
1 Egg
1 tbsp All-purpose Flour
Walnut chopped

Instructions

Banana Bread

Mash banana and set aside. In a large bowl, whisk butter with brown sugar until the sugar is almost dissolved, then add mashed banana, egg, and vanilla extract and whisk again until well combined.
Sift in the flour, baking soda, and salt and mix until just combined, don't overmix. Set aside

Cream Cheese Filling

Cream together cream cheese and sugar with a whisk until the sugar is dissolved. Add egg and whisk again then add flour and whisk again until there is no lump.

Assembly

Preheat oven to 350℉ and grease the loaf pan.
Pour and spread ¼ of the banana bread batter into the loaf pan then spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the batter.
Spread another ¼ of banana batter over the cream cheese filling then sprinkle it with chopper walnut on top.
Bake for 45-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted and comes out clean.
Let the banana bread cool before slice it and enjoy!

Keyword cream cheese filled banana bread, moist banana bread