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:
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- 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:
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- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Directions:
Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan:
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- 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:
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- 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:
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- 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:
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- 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:
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- 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:
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- 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:
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- 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:
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- 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.
