✨ Introduction
This moist and flavorful loaf 🍞 combines tart cranberries 🍒 with rich cream cheese 🧀 swirls in a soft, golden bread. Perfect for breakfast, tea time, or gifting during the holidays. 🎁
🧂 Ingredients
- 🍞 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 🥄 1 tsp baking powder
- 🧂 ½ tsp salt
- 🥚 2 large eggs
- 🍯 1 cup sugar
- 🧈 ½ cup melted butter
- 🥛 ½ cup milk
- 🍒 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 🧀 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 🍬 2 tbsp powdered sugar (for cream cheese swirl)
- 🌼 1 tsp vanilla extract
👩🍳 Instructions
- 🔥 Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan.
- 🥣 In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
- 🥄 In another bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, butter, milk, and vanilla.
- 🍞 Combine wet and dry ingredients. Fold in cranberries.
- 🧀 In a small bowl, mix cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- 📦 Pour half the batter into the pan, add spoonfuls of cream cheese, then top with remaining batter. Swirl gently.
- 🔥 Bake for 50–60 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- 🌬️ Cool before slicing. Serve warm or chilled.
🔄 Methods
- Use dried cranberries soaked in orange juice for extra flavor.
- Swap cream cheese for mascarpone or ricotta.
- Add orange zest 🍊 or cinnamon for a festive twist.
- Top with glaze or powdered sugar for decoration.
📚 History
This sweet bread is inspired by holiday flavors 🎄, combining tangy berries and creamy filling in a soft loaf—popular in American and European kitchens.
💪 Benefits
- 🍒 Antioxidants from cranberries
- 🧀 Protein and calcium from cream cheese
- 🍞 Energy from flour and eggs
- 🌼 Comforting and festive flavor
🎨 Formation
Serve sliced with tea ☕ or coffee. Wrap in parchment and ribbon for gifting 🎁. Garnish with fresh cranberries or mint 🌿.
✅ Conclusion
Cranberry Cream Cheese Bread is a cozy, festive treat that’s easy to make and perfect for sharing. 🍽️
❤️ Lovers
- 👩🍳 Home bakers
- 🍒 Berry fans
- 🧀 Cream cheese lovers
- 🎁 Gift givers
- ☕ Tea time enthusiasts