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Crème Brûlée Banana Bread

Crème Brûlée Banana Bread: A Toasty Twist on Tradition

Crème Brûlée Banana Bread combines moist bananas with a caramelized sugar topping, creating a delightful twist on traditional banana bread.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 can Cooking Spray Keeps the bread from sticking to the loaf pan.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour can be used for gluten-free option.
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda Ensures the bread rises perfectly.
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt Enhances overall flavor.
  • 3 bananas Mashed Ripe Bananas The riper, the better.
  • 150 g Light Brown Sugar Substitutable with coconut sugar.
  • 50 g Granulated Sugar Adjust according to taste.
  • 2 large Eggs Essential for binding.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Can be replaced with vegetable oil.
  • 1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract Boosts flavor.
For the Frosting
  • 4 oz Cream Cheese Softened; can be replaced with mascarpone.
  • 30 g Confectioners’ Sugar Sweetens and stabilizes the frosting.
For the Caramelized Topping
  • 66 g Granulated Sugar Essential for achieving the crust.
  • 1 A Blow Torch For caramelizing the sugar.

Equipment

  • Loaf Pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • spatula
  • Blow Torch

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Spray a loaf pan with cooking spray. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt until combined. Set aside.
  3. Mash ripe bananas until smooth, then stir in sugars, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently until just combined.
  5. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and bake for 55-65 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Cool the loaf in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack and frost with cream cheese frosting.
  7. Sprinkle granulated sugar over the frosting and caramelize using a blow torch.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure to use highly ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture. Avoid overmixing the batter for the best texture.

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