Description
Cream Cheese Cranberry Bread is a delightful combination of sweet and tangy flavors, resulting in a moist and tender loaf that?s perfect for breakfasts, brunches, or as a snack. This easy-to-follow recipe features rich cream cheese blended with tart cranberries, creating an irresistible treat that will fill your kitchen with a warm aroma. Whether you?re celebrating a special occasion or enjoying a cozy day at home, this bread is sure to impress. Serve it toasted with butter or alongside your favorite cheeses for an elevated snacking experience.
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 cup fresh or dried cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350?F (175?C) and prepare a loaf pan by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add eggs one at a time until fully incorporated.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined; do not overmix.
- Gently fold in cranberries until evenly distributed.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 60-70 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
Notes
For extra texture, consider adding chopped walnuts or pecans.
If using dried cranberries, soak them in warm water for about 10 minutes before adding to the batter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg