Banana Cream Cheese Muffins Recipe
Delight in these moist and creamy Banana Cream Cheese Muffins, featuring ripe bananas and a luscious cream cheese filling. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack, these muffins combine the natural sweetness of bananas with rich cream cheese for a tender, flavorful treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast or Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Banana Muffin Batter
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cream Cheese Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
- Make the Muffin Batter: In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, melted butter, and sugar. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing well. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the muffins tender.
- Assemble the Muffins: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners. Spoon a tablespoon of batter into each muffin cup. Add about a teaspoon of the cream cheese filling on top of the batter, then cover with another tablespoon of muffin batter to seal the filling inside.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the muffin (avoiding the cream cheese center) comes out clean and the tops are golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm or at room temperature for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and banana flavor.
- Do not overmix the muffin batter to keep the muffins light and fluffy.
- The cream cheese filling can be flavored with a bit of lemon zest for a tangy twist.
- These muffins can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to a week.
- To freeze, wrap muffins individually in plastic wrap and place in a freezer bag for up to 2 months.
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