Banana Cream Cheese Cobbler

This Banana Cream Cheese Cobbler is a warm, gooey dessert with sweet ripe bananas, creamy cheesecake-style filling, and a golden buttery cobbler topping. It’s incredibly comforting and easy enough for a weeknight treat.

Ingredients

Banana Filling

4 ripe bananas, sliced
½ cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Cream Cheese Layer

8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
½ cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cobbler Topping

1 cup all-purpose flour
¾ cup granulated sugar
1½ teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup milk
½ cup unsalted butter, melted

Directions

1. Prepare the Oven

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

2. Prepare the Bananas

Place the sliced bananas in a bowl.

Add the brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and melted butter.

Gently toss until the bananas are coated.

Spread them evenly across the bottom of the baking dish.

3. Make the Cream Cheese Filling

Beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth.

Add the egg and vanilla extract.

Beat until creamy and well combined.

Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the bananas and gently spread it into an even layer.

4. Make the Cobbler Batter

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

Add the milk and melted butter.

Stir just until combined. Don’t overmix.

The batter will be fairly thick.

5. Add the Topping

Spoon the cobbler batter evenly over the cream cheese layer.

Don’t worry if a little of the filling remains visible—the topping will spread as it bakes.

6. Bake

Bake for approximately 40–50 minutes, until the top is golden brown and cooked through.

The edges should be bubbling and the center should look set.

7. Cool Slightly

Remove the cobbler from the oven and let it cool for 15–20 minutes before serving.

This gives the creamy layer time to firm up slightly.

Serving Suggestions

Serve warm with:

Vanilla ice cream
Whipped cream
Caramel sauce
Chopped toasted pecans
A dusting of cinnamon

Tips for the Best Banana Cobbler

Use ripe but firm bananas: Very overripe bananas can become excessively soft during baking.

Soften the cream cheese: Room-temperature cream cheese creates a smoother filling.

Don’t overmix the batter: A few small lumps are fine and help keep the topping tender.

Let it rest before serving: The filling becomes easier to scoop after cooling slightly.

Easy Variations

Banana Pecan

Add ½ cup chopped pecans to the banana layer.

Chocolate Banana

Sprinkle ½ cup chocolate chips over the cream cheese layer.

Cinnamon Roll Style

Add an extra teaspoon of cinnamon and drizzle the finished cobbler with cream cheese icing.

Caramel Banana

Drizzle caramel sauce over the bananas before adding the cream cheese layer.

Storage

Cover and refrigerate leftovers for up to 3–4 days.

Reheat individual portions in the microwave until warm.

Warm caramelized bananas, creamy cheesecake-like filling, and a golden buttery cobbler topping come together in this irresistible Banana Cream Cheese Cobbler.