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Cheesecake Banana Bread Recipe

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This Cheesecake Banana Bread combines the moist, sweet flavors of ripe bananas with a rich, creamy layer of cheesecake filling. Baked to golden perfection, this loaf offers a delightful blend of textures and flavors, perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a snack.

Ingredients

Banana Bread Batter

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted, plus more for greasing the loaf pan (1 stick or 4 oz. / 113g)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting the loaf pan
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs, plus 1 large egg yolk divided
  • 3 ripe bananas (480 g / 17 oz)

Cream Cheese Filling

  • 4 oz (113g) cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 large egg (remaining from the divided eggs)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Pan and Bananas: Preheat your oven to 350°F (176°C). Grease a 9″x5″ loaf pan with butter and dust it lightly with flour to prevent sticking. In a bowl, mash the ripe bananas thoroughly and set them aside.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 1 cup of all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another large bowl, mix 3/4 cup sugar, melted butter, buttermilk, vanilla extract, 1 whole egg, and 1 egg yolk. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and homogeneous.
  4. Make the Banana Bread Batter: Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients and stir just until combined. Then fold in the mashed bananas carefully to keep the batter light and airy.
  5. Prepare Cream Cheese Filling: In a small bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, 2 tablespoons flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, and the remaining egg until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
  6. Assemble the Loaf: Pour half of the banana bread batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly. Dollop the cream cheese filling on top of the batter, then smooth it out into an even layer using a spatula. Pour the remaining banana bread batter over the cream cheese layer and spread it evenly to fully cover the filling.
  7. Bake: Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for about 1 hour, or until the top is deeply golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Cool and Serve: Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature for best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas for the best natural sweetness and moisture.
  • Be careful not to overmix the batter once flour is added to keep the bread tender.
  • The cream cheese filling adds richness and creates a beautiful visual layer inside the bread.
  • Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
  • For a dairy-free variation, substitute cream cheese and butter with plant-based alternatives.

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