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Cream Cheese Cranberry Bread Recipe

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4.2 from 15 reviews

  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 9 servings

Description

This rich and moist Cream Cheese Cranberry Bread is a delightful treat perfect for breakfast or dessert. It combines creamy butter and cream cheese with fresh cranberries and a hint of orange juice for a refreshing twist. The bread is generously studded with tart cranberries and optional walnuts for a pleasant crunch. Baked to a golden perfection, it makes an elegant and flavorful loaf that’s easy to prepare and sure to impress.

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature (2 sticks)
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1½ cup sugar
  • 4 eggs, room temperature
  • 1½ tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup fresh squeezed orange juice

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cup all purpose flour
  • 1½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt

Add-ins

  • 2 cup fresh cranberries
  • ⅓ cup walnuts, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350º F. Lightly grease a 13×5 inch or 9×5 inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray. If using the smaller 9×5 inch pan, note that cooking time will be longer, or you can make two loaves to reduce baking time.
  2. Cream Butter, Cream Cheese and Sugar: In a large bowl or stand mixer, beat the room temperature butter, softened cream cheese, and sugar together until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Then beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the fresh squeezed orange juice and vanilla extract until fully combined.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until evenly mixed. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just incorporated to avoid overmixing.
  4. Fold in Cranberries and Walnuts: Carefully fold in the fresh cranberries and chopped walnuts (if using) to evenly distribute them throughout the batter without crushing the berries.
  5. Bake the Bread: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. After 25 minutes, loosely cover the top of the loaf with a piece of aluminum foil shaped like a tent to prevent the bread from browning too much on top. Continue baking for an additional 25-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Cool and Serve: Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for at least 20 minutes before slicing. Optionally dust with powdered sugar or spread icing before serving. Slice gently and enjoy your moist, flavorful cranberry bread!

Notes

  • The fresh squeezed orange juice adds a bright citrus flavor; bottled orange juice can be used as a substitute but fresh is best.
  • Use fresh cranberries for best texture; frozen cranberries may release more moisture and affect the bake.
  • Chopped walnuts are optional but add a nice crunch and complement the tartness of the cranberries.
  • The cooking time may vary depending on your oven and the size of the pan; keep an eye and test for doneness accordingly.
  • If using the longer 9×5 inch loaf pan, consider making two loaves to reduce baking time.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://saraflavors.com/cream-cheese-cranberry-bread-recipe-2/