Cream Cheese Cranberry Loaf
In the event that you are searching for a dish that strikes the ideal balance between a creamy richness and a bright, tart fruitiness, this Cream Cheese Cranberry Loaf is the correct choice. This loaf, which is moist, delicate, and gorgeously marbled with tangy cream cheese and exploding cranberries, is just as welcome at a holiday brunch as it is at a coffee break during the week.
A vivid pop of taste and color is added by cranberries, regardless of whether they are fresh or dried. The swirl of cream cheese incorporates body and richness into the loaf, ensuring that it remains quite moist without being overly heavy. The end result is a loaf cake that is tender, loaded with butter, and has the perfect amount of sweetness. Additionally, it has a beautiful ribbon of cream cheese running through the middle.
It is a warm and inviting bake that has a touch of sophistication; it is a dish that appears to be outstanding but is actually made using cupboard ingredients. Suitable for presenting as presents, for use at festive banquets, or even for simply enjoying warm with a hot beverage.
INGREDIENTS
2 cups flour
2 cups cranberries, fresh or frozen
1 1/2 cups sugar
1cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature
18 oz. package cream cheese, room temperature
4 eggs, room temperature
1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
HOW TO MAKE CREAM CHEESE
CRANBERRY LOAF
Preheat your oven to 350º F. Lightly grease a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan with non-stick spray or butter.
Use a mixer and combine butter, cream cheese and sugar in a large bowl. Beat in eggs, one at a time and vanilla.
In a separate bowl, you will want to whisk together the baking soda, flour and salt. Once combined, slowly mix the dry ingredients together with the wet ingredients. Make sure you stir until it’s completely combined together.
Now you will want to gently fold in cranberries before pouring your mixture into your prepared baking dish.
Time to bake! Place your loaf into the oven and bake for about 60 – 70 minutes. You will know it’s done by placing a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, you can remove it from the oven. Don’t forget to let it cook about 15 minutes before serving.