Description
Cream Cheese Cranberry Bread is a delightful treat that perfectly balances creamy richness with the tartness of cranberries. This moist and tender loaf is incredibly easy to prepare, making it ideal for breakfast, afternoon tea, or as a sweet dessert at any gathering. The inviting aroma fills your kitchen as it bakes, creating a cozy atmosphere perfect for sharing with loved ones. Whether enjoyed warm with butter or paired with cheese and hot beverages, this recipe is sure to impress!
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour
- Sugar
- Baking Powder
- Salt
- Cream Cheese
- Eggs
- Vanilla Extract
- Fresh or Dried Cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese and eggs until smooth; add vanilla extract.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients without overmixing.
- Fold in cranberries gently.
- Pour batter into the pan and bake for 55-60 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for easier mixing.
For added flavor, consider using both fresh and dried cranberries or adding nuts.
Let the bread cool completely before slicing for better texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg