Cream Cheese Cranberry Bread Recipe
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4.8
Cream Cheese Cranberry Bread Recipe
Description
This Cream Cheese Cranberry Bread Recipe combines butter and cream cheese for richness, sweetened with sugar and flavored with vanilla. Eggs bind the batter before folding in flour, baking powder, salt, and tart cranberries. Pecans add optional texture and nuttiness.
The result is a moist, tender quick bread with bursts of cranberry tartness and a soft crumb. Baking in two 9x5 inch pans requires about 45-60 minutes, shorter than a single loaf pan, which may need up to 90 minutes.
This bread suits breakfast, snack, or dessert occasions, especially when sliced and served plain or with butter. It stores well and can be baked in smaller pans for individual portions.
Careful baking times prevent underdone centers. Splitting into multiple pans improves evenness and reduces risk of soggy bread.
Ingredients
- 1 c. butter softened
- 8 oz cream cheese package, softened
- 1 1/2 c. sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 4 egg
- 2 c. all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 c. cranberries fresh or frozen
- 1/2 c. pecans optional, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large mixing bowl cream together butter, cream cheese, sugar and vanilla. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- In another bowl combine flour, baking powder and salt. Slowly mix into wet batter until combined. Fold in cranberries and nuts.
- Pour into two greased 9 in. x 5 in. loaf pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 45-60 minutes if using two loaf pans. You can also use 4 mini loaf pans for 40 minutes.
- *THIS RECIPE USED TO HAVE YOU USE ONE LOAF PAN AND BAKE IT FOR 90 MINUTES. AFTER MANY COMPLAINTS WE ADJUSTED THE RECIPE TO TWO LOAF PANS. WE HAVE HAD SUCCESS WITH ONE LOAF PAN, BUT WE FOUND THE MOST FOOL-PROOF WAY IS TO USE TWO LOAF PANS.*
Notes
- Using two 9x5 loaf pans instead of one reduces baking time and ensures the bread bakes evenly through.
- The bread can be baked in four mini loaf pans for about 40 minutes to produce smaller, individual loaves.
- Adjust the baking time accordingly if you choose different pan sizes to avoid underbaking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 381 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 381kcal | 19% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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