Banana Cream Cheese Bars Recipe
Indulge in these decadent Banana Cream Cheese Bars that combine the sweetness of ripe bananas with a creamy, tangy cream cheese swirl. Easy to make and perfect for a sweet treat!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Main Banana Batter:
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Cream Cheese Swirl:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix Banana Batter: In a large bowl, combine mashed bananas, sugars, melted butter, egg, and vanilla. Add flour, baking soda, and salt, and mix until just combined.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Swirl: In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Assemble and Bake: Pour banana batter into the pan, top with spoonfuls of cream cheese mixture, and swirl gently. Bake for 28-32 minutes until set.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares.
Notes
- For added texture, consider mixing in chopped walnuts or mini chocolate chips to the banana batter.
- For best flavor, refrigerate the bars before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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