Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of fresh strawberries and creamy cheese in this moist and flavorful Strawberry Cream Cheese Loaf. Perfect for a sweet treat or a light dessert, this easy-to-make loaf is sure to please your taste buds!
Ingredients
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Loaf:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, diced
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (for coating strawberries)
Optional Dusting:
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×5-inch loaf pan by greasing and flouring it or lining it with parchment paper.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, beat together butter, cream cheese, and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture alternately with milk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients.
- Add strawberries: Toss diced strawberries with 1 tablespoon of flour to coat, then gently fold them into the batter.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smooth the top, and bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.
Notes
- Ensure strawberries are well-drained and dried to prevent excess moisture.
- For enhanced flavor, consider adding a hint of lemon zest to the batter.
- Store the loaf in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to 1 week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
