Description
Cream Cheese Cranberry Bread is a delightful quick bread that perfectly marries the tangy sweetness of cranberries with creamy richness from cream cheese. This moist, flavorful loaf is ideal for breakfast, snacks, or holiday gatherings. Its inviting aroma and vibrant colors will impress family and friends alike. Plus, it’s easy to make and can be customized with various ingredients, ensuring a delicious treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup dried cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures gently until just combined.
- Fold in dried cranberries until evenly distributed.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow cooling slightly before removing from the pan. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 70g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg