Bananas Foster Cobbler Recipe
This Bananas Foster Cobbler is a decadent dessert combining the rich flavors of ripe bananas, brown sugar, cinnamon, and walnuts with a creamy cream cheese topping. Baked to golden perfection, it’s a comforting and crowd-pleasing dessert perfect for any occasion.
- Author: Tim
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Cobbler Base
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Filling
- 4 very ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 cup walnuts, chopped
Cream Cheese Topping
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Preheat and prepare dish: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (204 degrees Celsius) and spray a 9×13 inch baking dish with baking spray to prevent sticking.
- Add melted butter: Pour the melted butter evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish, creating a buttery base for the cobbler.
- Mix dry and wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, flour, white sugar, light brown sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon until you have a smooth batter.
- Assemble base layers: Carefully pour the batter mixture over the melted butter in the baking dish, ensuring an even layer.
- Add bananas and walnuts: Distribute the sliced ripe bananas and chopped walnuts evenly over the batter layer in the dish.
- Prepare cream cheese topping: Microwave the cream cheese just until warm and slightly softened. Then stir in the large egg, 2 tablespoons of brown sugar, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Add cream cheese dollops: Spoon the cream cheese mixture in small pockets over the banana and walnut layer to add rich creamy bursts throughout the cobbler.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the cobbler is cooked through.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and flavor.
- Microwaving the cream cheese slightly warms it, making it easier to combine with the other ingredients.
- Spray the baking dish thoroughly to avoid sticking and ease serving.
- Check the cobbler for doneness by ensuring the top is golden and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
- Serve warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for extra indulgence.
Keywords: Bananas Foster, Cobbler, Banana dessert, Cream cheese topping, Walnut cobbler, Easy baked dessert