Description
Cream Cheese Cranberry Bread combines the tangy burst of fresh cranberries with the rich creaminess of cream cheese, resulting in a moist and flavorful loaf. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or as a delightful snack, this easy-to-follow recipe fills your kitchen with an inviting aroma that will leave everyone wanting more. Serve it warm with butter or as a thoughtful gift during the holidays for a truly special treat.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- Baking powder
- Granulated sugar
- Salt
- Cream cheese (softened)
- Eggs
- Fresh cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- In another bowl, blend the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
- Combine the wet mixture with the dry ingredients; mix gently until just combined to avoid overmixing.
- Fold in the fresh cranberries until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before slicing. Enjoy warm!
Notes
Use fresh cranberries for optimal flavor; frozen can be used if thawed and drained.
Ensure precise ingredient measurements for best results; use a kitchen scale when possible.
Do not overmix to keep the bread light and fluffy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (40g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg