Irresistible Banana Cream Cheese Muffins – Your New Favorite Treat!

Take your banana muffin game to a whole new level with these irresistible banana cream cheese muffins. These treats combine the comforting flavors of ripe bananas with a luscious cream cheese swirl, making them perfect for any time of day. Whether it’s a quick breakfast, a midday snack, or a sweet dessert, these muffins are sure to become a favorite!

Ingredients:

For the Muffins:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed

For the Cream Cheese Filling:

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg yolk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment:

• Mixing bowls
• Muffin tin
• Paper liners or non-stick spray
• Hand mixer or stand mixer
• Ice cream scoop or spoon

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Muffin Batter:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it with non-stick spray.
   • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
   • In a separate bowl, mix the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and melted butter until smooth.
   • Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract, then stir in the mashed bananas.
   • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
2. Make the Cream Cheese Filling:
   • In a bowl, beat the cream cheese, granulated sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
3. Assemble the Muffins:
   • Using a scoop or spoon, fill each muffin liner halfway with the banana batter.
   • Add a dollop of the cream cheese mixture to the center of each muffin.
   • Top with another spoonful of banana batter, covering the cream cheese filling.
4. Bake:
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the muffin (avoiding the cream cheese center) comes out clean.
   • Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips:

• Use overripe bananas for maximum flavor and natural sweetness.
• Ensure the cream cheese is softened for a smooth filling.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

These banana cream cheese muffins are the perfect fusion of flavors and textures—soft and moist banana muffins with a rich, creamy center. They’re ideal for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, and they’ll have everyone coming back for more. Bake a batch today and savor every delicious bite!