Description
Cream Cheese Cranberry Bread is a festive treat that combines the tartness of cranberries with the rich creaminess of cream cheese. This easy-to-make bread features a golden crust and bursts of bright red cranberries, making it perfect for holiday gatherings, brunches, or a cozy snack. Serve it warm or toasted with butter for an indulgent experience that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup cranberries (fresh or dried)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Combine the cream cheese mixture with the dry ingredients and fold gently until just combined.
- Carefully fold in the cranberries to keep their shape.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top. Bake for about 60 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg