Cream Cheese Banana Bread ~ Simple Sweet Recipes (2024)

FAQs

What's good to spread on banana bread? ›

Spread a nice thick layer of peanut or almond butter on your banana bread and throw a well-deserved layer of sprinkles on top. Hands up for this combo: peanutbutter with raspberry jam… Oh so very yummy. What cheese and what jam/marmelade you pick is up to you.

One ripe banana replaces one egg in a cake recipe—the banana will flavor the cake, so only use them when they complement the other ingredients. Extra leavening may be needed. Bananas can also be a substitute for butter and oil in recipes. If using bananas for butter, replace in equal amounts.

Fight the urge to use more banana than called for in your recipe. Using too much banana could make your bread heavy and damp in the center, causing it to appear undercooked and unappealing. If you have bananas leftover, you can always freeze them for later use.

Once the loaf is fully cooled, cover it in plastic wrap. Then, wrap the loaf in aluminum foil. This will ensure it's airtight and will keep the loaf from drying out and avoid freezer burn. Store the wrapped loaf in the freezer for up to three months for the best flavor.

The sugar dissolves in the cream for a silky, grit-free frosting. Whipped cream aerates the cream cheese, making it fluffy and light. A relatively small proportion of sugar keeps the frosting thick, firm, and none too sweet.

Sodium citrate is a common processed cheese additive, a near-magical ingredient that can turn any cheese, no matter how hard or sharp, into a creamy sauce that won't grease out or turn grainy.

Oven Method: Put unpeeled bananas on a baking sheet and place in the oven at 300˚ until the skins turn black, 15 to 20 minutes. The flesh will be sweet and soft—and perfect for baked goods.

Cool Correctly Before Storing

Let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then remove and cool completely. If it is not cooled properly, there will be trapped moisture, which can make your banana bread soggy and can also invite bacteria growth, she says.

As with most produce, there comes a point of no return. If the bananas have any visible signs of mold, throw them out. If they smell off, that's another good indicator that they are no longer okay to use. Rotten bananas will often have a fermented or alcohol-like smell.

When not to use cream cheese? ›

If your cream cheese has been out of the fridge for at least two hours, it's no longer safe to eat and should be thrown out. However, if your cream cheese has not sat out for two hours, it can be refrigerated or frozen.

Philadelphia's cream cheese took first place with a near-perfect score of 99.87. We're not too surprised that the creamy, tangy, OG cream cheese won. It's always been first place in the Allrecipes community's hearts—showcased by Philadelphia dominating our Community Choice Awards Cream Cheese category in 2023.

Banana: Pairs well with blueberry, caramel, cherry, chocolate, cinnamon, coconut, coffee, ginger, guava, hazelnut, honey, lemon, lime, mango, molasses, orange, papaya, pineapple, vanilla, and walnuts. It mixes best with brandy, Calvados, Madeira wine, and rum.

It should be stored in a cool, dry place that isn't in direct sunlight. Once it is completely cool, Roszkowski says to keep banana bread fresh by placing it in an airtight container, wrapping it in plastic wrap, or even slicing it and wrapping it in plastic wrap.