Cranberry Cream Cheese Bread
Cranberry Cream Cheese Bread is a delightful blend of sweet and tart flavors that creates a moist and fluffy loaf perfect for any occasion. The rich cream cheese and vibrant cranberries come together to offer a deliciously unique taste experience. Whether served at brunch, as a snack, or at dessert time, this bread is sure to impress your family and friends.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk (whole or almond)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh or dried cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing until fluffy.
- Mix in milk and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet mixture without over-mixing.
- Gently fold in cranberries.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 38mg
Keywords: For added texture, consider mixing in walnuts or substituting cranberries with blueberries. Adjust sugar levels based on your preference; adding cinnamon can enhance flavor.