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Creamy Cream Cheese Stuffed Banana Bread with 3 Easy Cinnamon Swirl Tips

  • Author: Lena
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Description

A moist banana bread wrapped around a rich, tangy cream cheese filling, tied together with a sweet cinnamon swirl. Perfect for breakfast or a cozy snack with simple ingredients and easy steps.

Ingredients

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  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour (can swap with almond flour for gluten-free)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup (50g) brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for a clean release.
  2. Prepare the cinnamon swirl by mixing brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and melted butter in a small bowl until fully combined. Set aside.
  3. Make the cream cheese filling by beating softened cream cheese with sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy (about 2-3 minutes).
  4. Mix the banana bread batter by combining mashed bananas, melted butter, and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing until creamy. Sift in flour, baking soda, and salt, folding gently to combine.
  5. Pour half of the banana batter into the loaf pan and spread evenly. Dollop the cream cheese filling over this layer, then spoon the remaining banana batter on top, smoothing it out gently.
  6. Drop spoonfuls of the cinnamon mixture over the top of the batter. Use a knife or skewer to swirl it through the batter carefully without overmixing.
  7. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the banana bread portion; it should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs. Tent with foil if top browns too quickly.
  8. Cool in the pan on a rack for about 15 minutes, then lift out using parchment paper and cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Let the cream cheese come to room temperature before mixing to avoid lumps. Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread tender. Cool completely before slicing to prevent cream cheese from oozing out. For dairy-free, substitute cream cheese with vegan cream cheese and butter with coconut oil.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Category: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12th of l
  • Calories: 280
  • Fat: 14
  • Carbohydrates: 33
  • Protein: 5

Keywords: banana bread, cream cheese stuffed, cinnamon swirl, easy banana bread, moist banana bread, breakfast bread, snack bread

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