Cheesecake Stuffed Banana Bread

Cheesecake Stuffed Banana Bread is a delicious twist on traditional banana bread. The creamy cheesecake filling adds a rich, tangy contrast to the sweet, moist banana bread. Here’s a recipe to make it:

Ingredients:

For the Banana Bread:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 3 bananas)
• 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Cheesecake Filling:

• 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven:

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

1. Prepare the Banana Bread Batter:

• In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
• In a large bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
• Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the mashed bananas, sour cream, and vanilla extract until well combined.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

1. Prepare the Cheesecake Filling:

• In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
• Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well incorporated.

1. Assemble the Bread:

• Pour half of the banana bread batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly.
• Spoon the cheesecake filling over the banana bread batter, spreading it gently with a spatula.
• Top with the remaining banana bread batter, spreading it evenly over the cheesecake filling.

1. Swirl (Optional):

• For a marbled effect, use a knife or toothpick to gently swirl the top layer of banana bread batter with the cheesecake layer.

1. Bake:

• Bake in the preheated oven for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean (a few moist crumbs are okay, but it shouldn’t be wet).
• If the top starts to brown too quickly, cover it loosely with aluminum foil during the last 10-15 minutes of baking.

1. Cool:

• Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

1. Serve:

• Slice and enjoy your Cheesecake Stuffed Banana Bread! It’s delicious on its own or with a cup of coffee or tea.

This recipe combines the best of both banana bread and cheesecake, making it a perfect treat for any occasion. Enjoy!