Banana Bread with Cheesecake Filling — Full Recipe

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Ingredients

👉 For the Banana Bread:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • ¼ cup sour cream or plain yogurt
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)

👉 For the Cheesecake Filling:

  • 8 oz (226g) cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

👉 Optional Topping:

  • 1 banana sliced lengthwise and placed on top before baking (for appearance)

🍽 Instructions

🔹 1. Prepare the Oven & Pan

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper.

🔹 2. Make the Banana Bread Batter

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt (and cinnamon if using).
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk melted butter and brown sugar until smooth.
  3. Add eggs and vanilla, mix well.
  4. Stir in mashed bananas and sour cream/yogurt.
  5. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix gently — do not overmix.

🔹 3. Make the Cheesecake Filling

In a clean bowl, beat:

  • cream cheese
  • sugar
  • egg
  • vanilla

until smooth and creamy.

🔹 4. Layer & Assemble

  1. Pour half of the banana bread batter into the loaf pan.
  2. Gently spread the cheesecake filling evenly over it.
  3. Pour the remaining banana bread batter on top.
  4. (Optional) Lay a banana half on top for decoration.

🔹 5. Bake

  • Bake for 60–75 minutes, depending on your oven.
  • Loaf is ready when:
    • a toothpick inserted into the banana bread portion (not the cheesecake part) comes out clean.
    • the top is golden and set.

⚠️ If the top browns too quickly, loosely cover with foil during the last 20 minutes.

🔹 6. Cool Completely

  • Let cool in the pan for 15 minutes.
  • Transfer to a wire rack and cool for at least 1 hour before slicing.
    (This helps the cheesecake layer firm up.)

🌟 Tips for the Best Results

  • Extra ripe bananas = maximum sweetness and flavor.
  • Don’t skip the cooling time — slicing early will make the cheesecake layer too soft.
  • Store in the refrigerator for the cleanest slices.

🧊 Storage

  • Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
  • Freezer-friendly!
    • Wrap tightly and freeze up to 3 months.
    • Thaw in the refrigerator before serving.

✨ Serving Suggestions

  • Drizzle with honey or caramel
  • Sprinkle with powdered sugar
  • Warm slice in the microwave for 10–15 seconds

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