5 from 62 votes
Cranberry Bread with Cream Cheese Swirl
Cranberry Bread with Cream Cheese Swirl combines tart fresh cranberries with a soft, sweet batter and a rich cream cheese layer swirled through. The loaf features a gentle almond and vanilla aroma, topped optionally with sliced almonds for added texture. Baked until lightly golden and cooled before slicing, this bread offers a moist crumb with a creamy contrast. It’s a satisfying treat to enjoy during breakfast or as a snack, balancing fruity brightness and creamy richness in each bite.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 5 mins
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings:
10
Calories:
429 kcal
Course:
Bread
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 egg
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup apple juice
- 1/4 cup butter melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 egg beaten
- 2 cups Cranberry coarsely chopped, fresh
- almonds optional, to taste, sliced
Instructions
- Heat oven to 325 degrees. Grease bottom only of 9x5-inch loaf pan with shortening; lightly flour. In small bowl, beat cream cheese until light and fluffy. Add 1 egg; blend well. Set aside.
- In large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Stir in apple juice, butter, vanilla extract, almond extract and beaten egg until well blended. Fold in cranberries and nuts. Spoon half of batter into pan. Spoon cream cheese mixture evenly over batter. Top with remaining batter and swirl batter with a knife a few times (to swirl the cream cheese through the batter). Sprinkle almonds over the top (optional).
- Bake 65 to 75 minutes or until top springs back when touched lightly in center. Cool 15 minutes; remove from pan. Cool completely, about 1 hour. Wrap tightly and store in refrigerator.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
429kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
69g
(23%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
70mg
(23%)
Sodium
294mg
(12%)
Potassium
227mg
(5%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
28g
(56%)
Vitamin A
528IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
73mg
(7%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 429
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 429kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 69g | 23% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 294mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 227mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 28g | 56% |
| Vitamin A | 528IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 73mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.