Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Cream Cheese Cranberry Bread, a luscious blend of tart cranberries and creamy cheese baked to golden perfection. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy mornings, filling your kitchen with an irresistible aroma that brings everyone together. With its moist texture and unique flavor profile, this bread is sure to become a family favorite.
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 (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 cup dried cranberries (sweetened or unsweetened)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan and line it with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
- Gradually incorporate milk into the cream cheese mixture until creamy.
- Fold in the dry ingredients until just combined; add cranberries and walnuts.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg