Cream Cheese Stuffed Banana Bread

September 10, 2025 by admin

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## 👩‍🍳 How to Make It

### Step 1: Prep the Oven & Pan

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a standard loaf pan or line with parchment paper.

### Step 2: Make the Banana Bread Batter

In a mixing bowl, mash bananas with a fork. Stir in melted butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla. Add baking soda, salt, and flour. Mix until just combined — don’t overmix!

### Step 3: Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling

In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla, mixing until creamy and lump-free.

### Step 4: Layer the Batter

* Pour **half of the banana bread batter** into the loaf pan.
* Spoon the **cream cheese mixture** evenly over it.
* Top with the **remaining banana bread batter**, spreading gently to cover the filling.

### Step 5: Bake

Bake for **50–60 minutes**, or until a toothpick inserted in the bread (not the cream cheese) comes out clean. If the top starts browning too quickly, tent with foil.

### Step 6: Cool & Slice

Let cool in the pan for at least 15–20 minutes, then remove and let cool completely before slicing. This helps the cream cheese layer set.

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## 💡 Tips & Variations

* **Add-ins:** Want more texture? Add chopped walnuts, pecans, or chocolate chips to the banana batter.
* **Sweetness:** For a lighter version, reduce the sugar slightly or use honey/maple syrup.
* **Make it mini:** Use mini loaf pans for personal-size portions — perfect for gifting!
* **Spice it up:** Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the banana batter for warm flavor.

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## 🍰 Serving Ideas

* Serve warm with a pat of butter or drizzle of honey.
* Pair with coffee or tea for the perfect afternoon pick-me-up.
* Top with a dusting of powdered sugar or a light glaze for extra indulgence.

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## Final Thoughts

This **Cream Cheese Stuffed Banana Bread** is pure comfort in loaf form. It’s soft, moist, slightly tangy, and sweet enough to feel like a treat — but wholesome enough for breakfast. Once you make it, don’t be surprised if it becomes a regular in your baking rotation.

Got ripe bananas? You know what to do. 😉

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