Description
This Banana Cream Cheese Cobbler is the ultimate comfort dessert, combining the nostalgic flavor of homemade banana bread with a rich, tangy cheesecake swirl. It is an easy-to-make, crowd-pleasing dish that transforms simple pantry staples into a sophisticated, decadent treat. Perfect for any gathering, this warm cobbler features a tender banana base marbled with silky cream cheese for a professional-grade dessert your family will love.
Ingredients
For the Cobbler
- 4 ripe bananas
- 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (120ml) milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (or vanilla juice)
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
For the Swirl
- 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
Instructions
Step 1: Prep and Mash
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Peel and mash your ripe bananas in a bowl until they are smooth but still have a few small chunks for texture.
Step 2: Soften the Cheese
In a separate bowl, work the softened cream cheese until it is smooth, creamy, and easy to dollop.
Step 3: Mix Dry and Wet
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, melted butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla.
Step 4: Fold and Assemble
Pour the wet ingredients into the well of the dry ingredients and fold them together gently with a spatula until just combined. Pour the batter into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
Step 5: The Cream Cheese Swirl
Drop spoonfuls of the softened cream cheese over the top of the batter. Use a butter knife to gently swirl the cheese into the batter, creating a beautiful marbled pattern.
Step 6: Bake
Bake for 30-35 minutes until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake portion comes out clean.
Notes
Storage Instructions: Because this recipe contains cream cheese, leftovers should be cooled to room temperature and then stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Banana Quality: For the best flavor, use bananas that are heavily spotted with brown or are nearly black. These have the highest sugar content and will provide a much more intense banana aroma than yellow ones.
Variation – Nutty Addition: Stir in 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts or pecans to the batter before pouring it into the pan to add a pleasant earthy crunch that complements the creamy cheesecake pockets.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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