Cheesecake-Stuffed Banana Bread

By Lindsay FunstonUpdated: Oct 18, 2023

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preview for Cheesecake-Stuffed Banana Bread Is The Most Decadent Breakfast

Banana bread is a classic breakfast we return to time and time again, whether we have too many ripe bananas sitting on the counter or are simply craving an easy quick bread baking activity. The classic is a staple in our baking repertoire, but sometimes we want to shake things up a bit. We love our blackout banana bread or chocolate chip banana bread, but when we’re searching for something a tad more decadent (closer to a dessert), we turn to this cheesecake-stuffed banana bread.

This recipe gives you the rich, tangy creaminess of cheesecake matched with the bright flavors of banana bread, all in one tender loaf. Keep in mind, the swirl isn’t exactly like cheesecake—it’s more inspired by the rich cream cheese dessert. We think it fully balances out with the moist banana bread, creating an extra special quick bread we could eat anytime of day.

Tried making this amazing combo dessert? Let us know how it went in the comments below!

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Yields:: 6 - 8 serving(s)
Prep Time:: 15 mins
Total Time:: 1 hr 25 mins
Cal/Serv:: 507

Ingredients

1/2 c.
melted butter, plus more butter for pan
1 c.
plus 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour, divided, plus more for pan
1 tsp.
baking soda
1/4 tsp.
kosher salt
3/4 c.
plus 2 tbsp. sugar, divided
1/4 c.
buttermilk
1 tsp.
pure vanilla extract
2
large eggs plus 1 large egg yolk, divided
3
ripe bananas, mashed
4 oz.
cream cheese, softened

Directions

1. Step 1Preheat oven to 350° and butter and flour a 9"-x-5" loaf pan. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup flour, baking soda, and salt.
2. Step 2In another large bowl, combine 3/4 cup sugar, melted butter, buttermilk, vanilla, 1 egg and egg yolk and mix until smooth. Pour wet ingredients over dry and stir until combined, then fold in mashed bananas.
3. Step 3Make cream cheese filling: In a small bowl, stir together remaining egg, cream cheese, and remaining 2 tablespoons each flour and sugar.
4. Step 4Transfer half the batter to prepared pan. Dollop cream cheese filling on top and smooth in an even layer with a spatula. Top with remaining batter.
5. Step 5Bake until deeply golden and a toothpick comes out clean, 1 hour. Let cool at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving.