Here’s a recipe for Strawberry Banana Bread with Cream Cheese, including step-by-step instructions for both the moist fruit bread and the creamy filling. This is a rich, fruity twist on classic banana bread, with fresh strawberries and a decadent cream cheese layer.
🍓 Strawberry Banana Bread with Cream Cheese
🕒 Prep Time: 20 minutes
⏱ Bake Time: 60–70 minutes
🔥 Oven Temp: 350°F (175°C)
🍞 Yields: One 9×5-inch loaf
🧾 Ingredients
For the Banana Bread:
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2 large ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)
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1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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1/4 cup light brown sugar (packed)
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1 large egg
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking soda
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1/4 tsp salt
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1 cup chopped fresh strawberries (tossed in 1 tsp flour to prevent sinking)
For the Cream Cheese Filling:
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8 oz (1 block) cream cheese, softened
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1/4 cup granulated sugar
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1 large egg
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2 tbsp all-purpose flour
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1/2 tsp vanilla extract
🥣 Instructions
🔹 Step 1: Prepare the Pan & Oven
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
🔹 Step 2: Make the Cream Cheese Filling
In a medium bowl, beat together:
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8 oz cream cheese
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1/4 cup granulated sugar
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1 egg
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2 tbsp flour
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1/2 tsp vanilla
Whisk or beat until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
🔹 Step 3: Make the Banana Bread Batter
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In a large bowl, mash the bananas.
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Stir in melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, vanilla, and sour cream.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
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Gently fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients — do not overmix.
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Gently fold in the flour-tossed strawberries.
🔹 Step 4: Assemble the Loaf
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Pour half the banana bread batter into the prepared pan.
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Spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the batter.
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Pour the remaining banana bread batter over the top and smooth it out.
🔹 Step 5: Bake
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Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 60 to 70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the banana bread (not the cream cheese) comes out clean.
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If the top browns too quickly, tent loosely with foil around the 40-minute mark.
🔹 Step 6: Cool
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Let the bread cool in the pan for 15–20 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Slice only when fully cooled to allow the cream cheese layer to set.
🍽️ Serving Tips
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Serve slightly chilled or at room temperature.
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Delicious with a drizzle of honey or a light dusting of powdered sugar.
🧊 Storage
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Fridge: Store tightly wrapped in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
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Freezer: Wrap slices in plastic and foil, then freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw in fridge overnight or microwave gently.
✅ Pro Tips
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Overripe bananas give the best flavor — the blacker the peel, the better.
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Tossing the strawberries in flour prevents them from sinking to the bottom.
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For extra flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon or 1/4 cup chopped walnuts to the batter.