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sliced loaf of cranberry cream cheese bread on a dish towel

Cranberry Cream Cheese Bread Recipe

Kara
Sweet quick bread studded with tart cranberries and flavored with orange zest. Cream cheese in the batter makes it extra tender and flavorful!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Bread: Quick Breads
Cuisine American
Servings 20 3/4" slices
Calories 228 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all purpose flour (10 ounces)
  • 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup salted butter, softened to room temperature
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 Tbsp orange zest
  • 2 cups fresh cranberries halved (frozen will work also)

Instructions
 

  • Spray two 8x5-inch loaf pans with non-stick spray and line the bottoms with parchment paper. Preheat your oven to 350°.
  • Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a small bowl; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, beat the butter, oil, cream cheese, and sugar with a stand mixer for 2-3 minutes at medium speed.
  • Beat in the eggs and vanilla.
  • Add the dry ingredients and stir just a few times. Fold in the orange zest and cranberries.
  • Divide the batter between the two loaves. Bake at 350 degrees for 50-60 minutes, or until edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
  • Let cool in the pan for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • If you use frozen cranberries, you don't need to thaw them first. But because they are so cold, you will need to slightly increase the cooking time.
  • Bread can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 4-5 days. 
  • To freeze the bread, cool it completely, wrap it in plastic wrap, and place in a ziplock freezer bag. It will last for 3-4 months. (A great make ahead bread for christmas morning breakfast!)
  • You can use 4 mini loaf pans. Bake for just 35-40 minutes. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 228kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 61mgSodium: 177mgPotassium: 54mgFiber: 1gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 357IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 39mgIron: 1mg
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