Description
Try this easy authentic recipe for Banana Cream Cheese Muffins Perfectly moist delightfully creamy and a tasty twist on a classic treat Enjoy
Ingredients
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- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lining a muffin tray with paper liners.
- Gather all your ingredients on the counter for easy access.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar, stirring until the mixture is well blended.
- Add the mashed bananas, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are perfectly fine!
- In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. You can add a tablespoon of sugar if you like it sweeter.
- Gently fold the cream cheese into the muffin batter to create swirls.
- Spoon the muffin batter into the prepared muffin tins, filling each cup about three-quarters full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve them warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American