Enjoy the Ultimate Cream Cheese Banana Bread, a delectable treat that combines the richness of cream cheese with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas.
Author:Souzan
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:65 minutes
Total Time:80 minutes
Yield:1 loaf
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
3 ripe bananas
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup walnuts, chopped
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas thoroughly.
Blend in the softened cream cheese and butter until well combined.
Add the granulated sugar and brown sugar, mixing until smooth.
Incorporate the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract.
In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until just combined.
Fold in the chopped walnuts.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Ensure bananas are very ripe for the best flavor.
This banana bread freezes well for up to 3 months.