This Cream Cheese Cranberry Loaf is a moist, tender quick bread with a subtle tang from cream cheese and a burst of flavor from fresh cranberries. The loaf is incredibly rich and soft, with an optional nutty crunch from pecans. It’s a delightful treat for breakfast, a coffee break, or dessert.
Cream Cheese Cranberry Loaf
Ingredients:
Ingredient Quantity
Unsalted butter, softened ½ cup (1 stick)
Cream cheese, softened 4 oz
Granulated sugar 1 cup
Vanilla extract 1 teaspoon
Large eggs 2
All-purpose flour 1 ¾ cups
Baking powder 1 teaspoon
Salt ½ teaspoon
Cranberries, fresh or frozen 1 ½ cups
Pecans, chopped (optional) ½ cup
How To Make Cream Cheese Cranberry Loaf:
Cream Butter and Cream Cheese: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a standard loaf pan. In a large bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to beat the softened butter and cream cheese together until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Add Sugar and Vanilla: Gradually add the sugar and vanilla extract, continuing to beat until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
Incorporate Eggs: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until fully incorporated.
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