How do I ripen bananas quickly for this bread?

To ripen bananas quickly for your Cream Cheese Filled Banana Bread with Crumb Topping, place them on a baking sheet in a 300u00b0F (150u00b0C) oven for 15-20 minutes until the skins turn black and the fruit is soft.

Can I freeze Cream Cheese Filled Banana Bread with Crumb Topping?

Yes, you can freeze this bread. Wrap individual slices or the whole loaf tightly in plastic wrap and then foil. It will stay fresh for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before serving.

Why did my cream cheese filling sink to the bottom?

If the cream cheese filling sinks, the banana bread batter might be too thin or the filling might be too heavy. Ensure you use full-fat brick cream cheese and do not overbeat the egg yolk into the filling.

What can I use instead of pecans in the crumb topping?

Walnuts are an excellent substitute for pecans in the Cream Cheese Filled Banana Bread with Crumb Topping. For a nut-free version, simply omit the nuts and add an extra tablespoon of flour to the streusel mix.

Cream Cheese Filled Banana Bread with Crumb Topping: 7 Secrets

Name: Cream Cheese Filled Banana Bread with Crumb Topping
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (Streusel); 1/4 cup brown sugar (Streusel); 2 tbsp granulated sugar (Streusel); 1 tsp ground cinnamon (Streusel); 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter (Streusel); 1/2 cup chopped pecans (Streusel); 2 cups all-purpose flour (Bread); 1 tsp baking soda; 1/2 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 tsp ground cinnamon (Bread); 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter; 3/4 cup granulated sugar (Bread); 2 large eggs; 1 1/2 cups mashed overripe bananas; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips; 8 oz softened cream cheese; 1/4 cup granulated sugar (Filling); 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (Filling); 1 tsp vanilla extract (Filling); 1 large egg yolk; 1 cup powdered sugar (Glaze); 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (Glaze); 2 tbsp milk

Description

A decadent banana bread featuring a sweet cream cheese layer and a crunchy pecan cinnamon streusel topping.

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1/2 cup all-purpose flour (Streusel)
1/4 cup brown sugar (Streusel)
2 tbsp granulated sugar (Streusel)
1 tsp ground cinnamon (Streusel)
1/4 cup cold unsalted butter (Streusel)
1/2 cup chopped pecans (Streusel)
2 cups all-purpose flour (Bread)
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon (Bread)
1/2 cup softened unsalted butter
3/4 cup granulated sugar (Bread)
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups mashed overripe bananas
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
8 oz softened cream cheese
1/4 cup granulated sugar (Filling)
2 tbsp all-purpose flour (Filling)
1 tsp vanilla extract (Filling)
1 large egg yolk
1 cup powdered sugar (Glaze)
1/2 tsp vanilla extract (Glaze)
2 tbsp milk

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
Step 2: In a small bowl, mix streusel ingredients (flour, sugars, cinnamon) and cut in cold butter until crumbly; stir in pecans and refrigerate.
Step 3: Beat filling ingredients (cream cheese, sugar, flour, vanilla, egg yolk) until smooth and set aside.
Step 4: Whisk together dry bread ingredients (flour, soda, powder, salt, cinnamon) in a medium bowl.
Step 5: Cream butter and sugar, then add eggs, bananas, vanilla, and sour cream; fold in dry ingredients and chocolate chips.
Step 6: Layer half the batter, all the filling, and the remaining batter in the pan; top with streusel.
Step 7: Bake for 60 minutes or until a tester comes out clean; cool completely on a wire rack.
Step 8: Whisk glaze ingredients and drizzle over the cooled loaf before serving.

Notes

Ensure bananas are very ripe for the best flavor. Store leftovers in the fridge due to the cream cheese filling.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 420 kcal
Sugar: 31g
Sodium: 280mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 11g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 52g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 65mg

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