Cream Cheese Banana Bread – this delicious quick bread recipe has two of my favorite things – cheesecake and moist banana bread, all combined into a delicious loaf that your whole family will rave about!
Making delicious and tasty homemade bread recipes is a quest for me. After making the popular Cinnamon Roll Bread and Pumpkin Bread, I decided to add the Banana Bread to the collection. This scrumptious bread is a must try and the perfect way to elevate a classic banana bread.
Cream Cheese Banana Bread
Cream Cheese Banana Bread is the best way to indulge into some flavorful banana bread. The cheesecake layer transforms this brunch staple into a special and amazing dessert.
If you love banana bread, you absolutely have to try this version. Rich, creamy and impossible to resist, if you serve this, everyone will ask for the recipe.
Ingredients You Will Need:
(full amounts in recipe box below)
Banana Bread Mixture:
- Butter
- Flour
- Baking Soda
- Salt
- Sugar
- Sour Cream
- Vanilla
- Eggs
- Bananas
Cream Cheese Mixture:
- Cream Cheese
- Egg
- Sugar
- Flour
How to make Cream Cheese Banana Bread
Banana Bread Mixture:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Spray a 9″-x-5″ loaf pan.
- Mix the dry ingredients.
- Mix the web ingredients.
- Pour wet ingredients over dry and stir until combined, then fold in mashed bananas.
Cream Cheese Filling:
- Combine ingredients.
- Transfer half the banana batter to prepared pan.
- Dollop the cream cheese filling on top and smooth in an even layer.
- Top with remaining batter and bake.
- Let cool 5-10 minutes before serving.
Does this banana bread recipe need to be refrigerated?
The bread can be kept at room temperature for about a 5-7 days, while being stored in an airtight container. However, it is also a good idea to store it in the fridge if it makes you feel more comfortable, but it’s unnecessary.
Can you freeze Cream Cheese Banana Bread?
Yes, the bread can be easily frozen. Before freezing, make sure the bread is cooled completely. Next, wrap it in plastic food wrap tightly or with aluminum foil. Freeze for up to 3 months. Defrost before slicing.
How to ripen bananas fast:
You will need 3 ripen bananas for this recipe. If you have bananas that you have just purchased (with a bit of green), try these tips.
- Brown Paper Bag: Place the bananas in a brown bag and lightly close. Give it about 24 hours and your bananas should be ripe and ready to go.
- Oven: Place the bananas (leaving the peel ON) on a baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees until the peels become dark and a bit shiny. Allow them to cool before removing the peel.
- Microwave: Use a fork, poke holes around the banana. Microwave in 30 second at a time until the banana is soft. This may take up to 2 minutes.
More delicious Breads:
- Hummingbird Bread
- Pull-Apart Apple Bread
- Cinnamon Roll Bread
- Gingerbread Loaf with Cinnamon Frosting
Cream Cheese Banana Bread
Ingredients
Bread Mixture
- 1/2 c. melted butter plus more butter for pan
- 1 1/2 c. flour
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 c. sugar
- 1/4 c. sour cream
- 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 3 ripe bananas mashed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°. Spray a 9"-x-5" loaf pan and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In another large bowl, combine 1 cup sugar, butter, sour cream, vanilla, 2 eggs and mix until smooth. Pour wet ingredients over dry and stir until combined, then fold in mashed bananas.
Make cream cheese filling:
- In a small bowl, stir together egg, cream cheese, flour and sugar.
- Transfer half the batter to prepared pan. Dollop cream cheese filling on top and smooth in an even layer with a spatula. Top with remaining batter and bake until golden and a toothpick comes out clean, about 1 hour. Let cool 5-10 minutes before serving.
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10 comments on “Cream Cheese Banana Bread”
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Delicious.
I don’t bake very often, but having extra bananas and cream cheese, this recipe was calling me.
I made it with Bob’s Red mill gluten free flour and added chocolate chips. ❤
Delicious.
I don’t bake very often, but having extra bananas and cream cheese, this recipe was calling me.
I made it with Bob’s Red mill gluten free flavor and added chocolate chips. ❤
I have two sons and they LOVE this recipe. I add a bit more cream cheese bc well they really like cream cheese. I’m lucky if I get a slice my boys will basically split the loaf and good luck to dad and I if we get any at all. I’m honestly ok with it as I know it’s one more memory I have to enjoy. Thank you!
I have made this 4 times over the last few years. My Granddaughter has requested I make it for Thanksgiving.
Amazing! Makes 24 muffins/cupcakes too!
Tastes great!! My family loved it
Hi Jill, Do you have any nutritional info on the recipes you post? I’m diabetic and once in a while get a hankering for a taste of this sort of thing. I’ll have a serving & share the rest with friends and family who’ll happily take the temptations out of my home. One friend has a pet potbelly pig who gets anything no one else will eat in case I’ve botched up a batch of something! I’m really enjoying your recipes! Thank you for any help you may be able to give!
What is it that I am not understanding about the cream cheese filling? It says 1/3 cup sugar and 2 T flour and when reading the recipe it says add remaining 2T of each?? I am confused ♀️
Just as I was starting to get a bit bored making the same old (but delicious) banana bread you’ve gone and made it even yummier. My boys are going to love this! Thanks