Cream Cheese Cranberry Bread Recipe

Cream Cheese Cranberry Bread Recipe

Cream Cheese Cranberry Bread is an easy quick bread recipe full of tangy cranberries and sweet cream cheese. This soft and tender loaf makes a great snack, breakfast or holiday baked good.

5 from 10 votes

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 50

Total Time 55

Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 157 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

8 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
2 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 large eggs, room temperature
½ cup milk, room temperature
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups fresh cranberries

Makes: 9 x 5inch rectangle

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9x5-inch loaf pans.
In a large mixing bowl or an electric stand mixer, beat the softened cream cheese, softened butter, sugar and vanilla extract until light and fluffy. Add the milk and eggs to the cream cheese mixture one at a time, beating well after each addition.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt. Add to the bowl with the cream cheese mixture. Use a whisk to mix until just combined. Gently fold in the cranberries with a spatula.
Pour the batter into the prepared pans and smooth the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the top of the loaf is golden brown
Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Storing: To keep your cream cheese cranberry bread fresh and maintain its flavor and texture, let the loaf completely cool and then store at room temperature wrapped tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil or in an airtight container. The loaf will keep for 4-5 days. You can store it in the refrigerator as well, for 7-10 days. To freeze, slice in individual portions, then wrap in plastic or aluminum foil and store in the freezer for up to 6 months.

Chef's Tip: make ahead of time during the holiday season. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and put in a freezer safe storage bag, then place in the freezer until ready to use. Defrost in the fridge overnight or on the counter for a few hours. For easy serving and quicker defrosting, slice into pieces prior to freezing.

Nutrition

Serving: 2ozCalories: 157kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 51mgSodium: 158mgPotassium: 51mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 304IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 43mgIron: 0.3mg

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