Description
This Bananas Foster Cobbler combines the caramelized sweetness of ripe bananas with a buttery, cinnamon-spiced cobbler topping. Finished with creamy pockets of cream cheese, it’s a delightful dessert that’s both comforting and indulgent.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 4 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set oven to 400°F (200°C). Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with baking spray.
- Prepare Butter and Batter: Pour melted butter into the dish. In a bowl, whisk together milk, flour, white sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Pour batter over the butter.
- Add Bananas and Walnuts: Sprinkle sliced bananas and chopped walnuts over the batter.
- Mix Cream Cheese: Microwave cream cheese until warm. Mix with egg, brown sugar, and vanilla. Spoon this mixture in small pockets over the batter.
- Bake: Bake for 40-45 minutes, until golden brown. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for best sweetness and flavor.
- Ensure not to overmix the batter to keep the texture light.
- For extra richness, serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 335
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Protein: 4g