Strawberry Cream Cheese Bread sounds delicious! Here’s a simple recipe to make it at home. This recipe combines the sweetness of strawberries with the rich tang of cream cheese, all enveloped in a soft, buttery bread.
Ingredients:
For the Bread:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, diced (you can use frozen if fresh aren’t available, but make sure they’re well drained)
For the Cream Cheese Filling:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 egg yolk
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Directions:
Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan:
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling:
In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract, continuing to beat until fully combined. Set aside.
Make the Bread Batter:
In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In another larger bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Mix in the vanilla extract.
Alternately add the flour mixture and sour cream to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the flour.
Mix until just combined. Fold in the diced strawberries gently.
Assemble the Bread:
Spread half of the bread batter into the prepared loaf pan.
Carefully spread the cream cheese mixture over this layer.
Top with the remaining bread batter.
Use a knife to gently swirl the cream cheese into the batter, but don’t overdo it—you want to see distinct swirls.
Bake:
Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs (not wet batter).
If the top starts to brown too quickly, cover it loosely with foil.
Cool and Serve:
Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps in achieving a clean slice.
Optional Glaze:
If you like, you can drizzle a simple glaze made from powdered sugar and a little milk or lemon juice over the top once the bread has cooled.
Tips:
If using frozen strawberries, ensure they are well drained to avoid excess moisture in the bread.
For an extra touch, you can sprinkle some raw sugar on top before baking for a crunch.
This bread is great on its own, but also delicious toasted with a spread of butter or even a dollop of whipped cream for an indulgent treat.
Enjoy your Strawberry Cream Cheese Bread! It’s perfect for breakfast, a snack, or dessert.
