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My Irresistible Bananas Foster Cobbler
This Bananas Foster Cobbler brings back memories of my grandmother's kitchen. Sweet bananas mingle with crunchy walnuts under a blanket of cream cheese topping that turns perfectly golden in the oven. Every time I make this for my family gatherings everyone asks for seconds. Trust me you'll want to save this recipe.
What Makes This Recipe Special
I love serving this cobbler all year round. The warm spices fill your kitchen with the most amazing aroma and the contrast between the creamy topping and crunchy walnuts creates pure magic in your mouth. Plus it's one of those desserts that tastes even better the next day if you can resist eating it all at once.
What You'll Need for This Recipe
- Butter: 1/2 cup, melted. I always use unsalted to control the saltiness.
- Milk: 2 cups. Go for whole milk it makes everything creamier.
- Flour: 2 cups, all-purpose. Sifting makes the batter silky smooth.
- White Sugar: 1 cup, granulated for the right sweetness.
- Light Brown Sugar: 1 cup, packed for that caramel note.
- Baking Powder: 4 teaspoons to make it perfectly fluffy.
- Salt: 1 teaspoon brings out all the flavors.
- Cinnamon: 1 teaspoon for that cozy warmth.
- Bananas: 4 very ripe with brown spots are best.
- Walnuts: 1 cup, chopped nice and fresh.
- Cream Cheese: 8 ounces warmed up for easy mixing.
- Egg: 1 large at room temp works best.
- Brown Sugar: 2 tablespoons for the cream cheese topping.
- Vanilla: 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract.
Let's Make It Together
- First Things First
- Get your oven hot at 400°F and spray your 9×13 baking dish.
- Start With Butter
- Pour that melted butter into your dish coating the bottom.
- Mix Your Batter
- Grab a big bowl and mix your milk flour white sugar baking powder salt and cinnamon until smooth.
- Layer Time
- Pour your batter over the butter.
- Add the Good Stuff
- Spread those banana slices and walnuts all over.
- Make it Creamy
- Warm up your cream cheese mix it with the egg brown sugar and vanilla then drop spoonfuls all over.
- Bake to Perfection
- Pop it in for about 40 minutes until it's golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
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Make it Extra Special
This cobbler tastes amazing warm with vanilla ice cream melting all over it. Sometimes I add a little whipped cream and dust it with cinnamon. When my kids come over for Sunday dinner they love it with caramel sauce drizzled on top. A cup of coffee on the side makes it perfect.
Save Some for Later
Put any leftovers in a container with a good lid and keep them in the fridge. They'll stay yummy for 3 days. If you want to freeze some pop individual pieces in containers and they'll last a month. Just warm them up in the microwave or oven when you're craving something sweet.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → Can I use nuts other than walnuts?
Yes, pecans or almonds work great as alternatives. Any chopped nuts will add that desired crunch to complement the soft bananas.
- → How ripe should the bananas be?
Use very ripe bananas with brown spots for the best flavor. They're sweeter and softer, making them perfect for baking in this cobbler.
- → What's the best way to reheat leftovers?
Warm individual portions in the microwave for 30 seconds or in a 300°F oven until heated through. The oven method helps maintain some crispness.
- → Can I make this ahead of time?
You can prepare it up to a day ahead and refrigerate before baking. Let it come to room temperature before baking for best results.
- → Can I freeze this cobbler?
While you can freeze it, the texture of the bananas and cream cheese might change. It's best enjoyed fresh or within 3 days when refrigerated.