Cream Cheese Banana Bread

Table of Contents

1. Cream Cheese Banana Bread Ingredients
2. Substitutions And Additions
3. How To Make This Cream Cheese Banana Bread Recipe
4. How To Serve This Banana Cream Cheese Bread
5. Storing This Banana Bread With Cream Cheese
6. Why We Love This Recipe
7. Frequently Asked Questions
8. More Recipes You’ll Love
9. JUMP TO RECIPE

This cream cheese banana bread takes classic banana bread to the next level of deliciousness. This bread is stuffed with a creamy layer of cream cheese that makes the bread extra moist and adds a little bit of tang to this delightful treat.

Cream Cheese Banana Bread Ingredients

Substitutions And Additions

DRIED FRUIT: Raisins, sultanas, and dried cranberries all work really well with banana bread. Larger dried fruits like apricots can work, too; just be sure to chop them up before adding them to your mixture.

CHOCOLATE: Who doesn’t love chocolate and bananas? A large sprinkle of chocolate chips makes for a tasty addition, or you could swirl chocolate spread like Nutella through the batter before baking.

SOUR CREAM: Greek yogurt is a common substitute for sour cream and will work well in this easy homemade banana bread recipe.

BANANAS: While ripe bananas are the star, you can mix things up by adding other fruits like blueberries, strawberries, or chopped nuts for added texture and flavor.

VANILLA EXTRACT: Try different extracts or flavorings such as almond, coconut, or maple for a unique twist on the traditional banana bread.

CINNAMON: Feel free to play around with spices like nutmeg, cardamom, or even a pinch of cloves to add depth and complexity to the flavor profile.

Experimenting with different spice combinations can give your banana bread a delightful twist without drastically changing the recipe.

How To Make This Cream Cheese Banana Bread Recipe

Let’s walk through the step-by-step instructions together for making this easy banana bread recipe.

STEP ONE: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 9×5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray.

Choose a cooking spray with flour in it. I like Baker’s Joy brand. Set aside.

STEP TWO: Make the cream cheese mixture. In a medium-sized bowl, beat together the cream cheese, sugar, sour cream, egg, flour, and vanilla. Set aside.

STEP THREE: In another medium bowl, mash the bananas and combine them with the sour cream. Set aside.

STEP FOUR: In a large bowl, with an electric mixer at medium speed, cream together the butter and the sugar until it is fluffy, about one minute.

STEP FIVE: Add the egg and the vanilla and beat well.

STEP SIX: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.

STEP SEVEN: Add the dry ingredients to the creamed butter and sugar mixture, alternating with the mashed bananas, blending well after each addition. Set aside.

STEP EIGHT: Pour half of the batter for the bread into the bottom of the prepared loaf pan. Use a silicone spatula to spread it out evenly.

Pour the filling mixture evenly over the top of the banana batter. Scoop the remaining batter over the top, using the spatula again to spread it out.

STEP NINE: Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 20 minutes before removing it to a wire rack to cool completely.

How To Serve This Banana Cream Cheese Bread

This is the best homemade banana bread recipe around and would be yummy served for breakfast with a homemade pumpkin spice latte or cup of coffee.

For an afternoon snack, serve this cream cheese-filled banana bread with a decadent Wendy’s frosty or cold glass of milk.

Elevate your dessert game by serving warm slices of banana bread alongside a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

In addition to this quick banana bread recipe, our chocolate banana bread and strawberry bread are two more of our best breads to make for a snack or breakfast.

Storing This Banana Bread With Cream Cheese

Whether you want to make the bread ahead of time, store leftovers, or freeze for future cravings, we’ve got you covered!

MAKE AHEAD: If you’re planning ahead for a special occasion or just want to save time, you can prepare the cream cheese banana bread in advance.

Bake and cool the bread completely. Once cooled, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil.

You can store it at room temperature for up to two days. If you need to keep it longer, refrigerate for up to a week or freeze it for an extended period.

IN THE FRIDGE: This banana bread with cream cheese filling can be stored in the refrigerator, wrapped tightly in plastic wrap, or in an airtight container.

It will last for up to four days.

IN THE FREEZER: To freeze this easy banana bread recipe, wrap the loaf tightly with plastic wrap, then place it in a large freezer bag, removing as much air as possible.

Put in the freezer for up to four months.

To thaw, simply place the wrapped loaf on the kitchen counter at room temperature for a couple of hours before slicing and serving.

Why We Love This Recipe

INCREDIBLE FLAVOR: This banana bread is incredibly moist, thanks to the addition of ripe bananas and the creamy richness of the cream cheese filling. Each bite is a delightful burst of moisture and flavor.

CREAMY SURPRISE INSIDE: The cream cheese filling is like a hidden gem inside the bread, creating pockets of creamy deliciousness that add a unique twist to the classic banana bread.

CLASSIC FLAVOR: The combination of bananas, vanilla extract, and cinnamon provides a harmonious blend of sweet, fruity, and warm flavors that make this banana bread a crowd-pleaser for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.

You’ll love discovering the cream cheese layer in this moist banana bread once you take your first bite. This cream cheese banana bread comes out absolutely perfect every time and feels like a decadent dessert. Perfect for a snack or breakfast treat.

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