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Strawberry Cream Cheese Bread
This strawberry cream cheese loaf is soft, moist, and filled with fresh berry flavor in every slice. The cream cheese creates a rich, tender texture that pairs perfectly with the sweetness of the strawberries, making this loaf ideal for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon treat.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | 1 1/2 cups |
| Extra flour for strawberries | 1 tbsp |
| Cream cheese, softened | 4 oz |
| Unsalted butter, softened | 1/2 cup |
| Fresh strawberries, chopped | 1 1/4 cups |
| Granulated sugar | 3/4 cup |
| Large eggs | 2 |
| Milk | 1/3 cup |
| Baking powder | 1 tsp |
| Baking soda | 1/4 tsp |
| Vanilla extract | 1 tsp |
| Salt | 1/4 tsp |
Instructions
1. Prepare the batter base
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy. Add the sugar and continue mixing until the texture becomes light and fluffy.
2. Combine the ingredients
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix just until combined to keep the loaf soft and tender.
3. Fold in the strawberries
Toss the chopped strawberries with 1 tablespoon of flour to help prevent them from sinking during baking. Gently fold the strawberries into the batter.
4. Bake the loaf
Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with only a few moist crumbs attached.
If the top begins browning too quickly, loosely cover it with foil during the final part of baking.
5. Cool before serving
Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 20–30 minutes before removing and slicing. This helps the bread set properly and keeps the slices neat and moist.
