Banana Cream Cheese Cobbler
A cozy and easy dessert that combines ripe bananas and cream cheese into a delightful cobbler, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 pieces ripe bananas Use brown-speckled bananas for the best flavor.
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened Buy on sale and freeze if needed.
- 1 cup sugar Can reduce to 3/4 cup for a lighter profile.
- 1 cup self-rising flour Can substitute with all-purpose flour + baking powder and salt.
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Butter for greasing
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish with butter.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Add the softened cream cheese and sugar to the mashed bananas, and mix until well combined.
- Stir in the self-rising flour, milk, and vanilla extract until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the greased baking dish.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let it cool slightly before serving.
Notes
If using frozen bananas, thaw and drain excess liquid before mashing. Serve slices with cream or yogurt and honey for breakfast or with ice cream for dessert. Leftovers are great as a snack or mixed into yogurt.