Best 4 Cranberry Bread With Cream Cheese Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful aroma of freshly baked Cranberry Bread with Cream Cheese, a classic treat that combines the tangy sweetness of cranberries with the smooth, creamy richness of cream cheese. This recipe offers a delicious twist on traditional bread, featuring a moist and flavorful crumb studded with bursts of tart cranberries and a decadent cream cheese filling that adds an extra layer of indulgence. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as an afternoon snack, this Cranberry Bread with Cream Cheese is sure to satisfy your sweet cravings. With step-by-step instructions and a detailed video tutorial, this recipe is easy to follow and guarantees a perfect loaf every time. Additionally, discover variations of this classic recipe, including a gluten-free version and a delightful orange cranberry bread. Embark on a culinary journey and treat your taste buds to the irresistible flavors of Cranberry Bread with Cream Cheese.

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CRANBERRY BREAD WITH CREAM CHEESE



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Make and share this Cranberry Bread With Cream Cheese recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Olha7397

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h40m

Yield 2 loaf cake

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup butter, room temperature
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
4 eggs
2 1/4 cups sifted unbleached all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
2 cups fresh cranberries
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 1/2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar (icing sugar or powdered sugar)
2 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • Blend together cream cheese, butter, granulated sugar, and vanilla until light. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually add 2 cups of the flour sifted with baking powder. Toss remaining 1/4 cup flour with cranberries and nuts, and fold into batter. Pour into 2 well greased 9-inch loaf pans and bake in preheated 350°F oven for 1 hour and 20 minutes.
  • Combine confectioners' sugar and milk, and drizzle over bread while still warm. Yield: Two 9-inch loaves.
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CRANBERRY CHEESE BREAD



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Making this bread is really easy and the results are so tasty. It seems like an unlikely combination of cranberries and cheddar cheese but they are so delicious in this bread.-Suzanne Gruenbacher, Colwich, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 loaf.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons shortening
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup water
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed and halved
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Cut in shortening until crumbly. Combine the egg, cheese, orange juice and water. Make a well in the dry ingredients; stir in egg mixture just until moistened. Add the cranberries and the nuts., Pour into a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 219mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CREAM CHEESE CRANBERRY MUFFINS



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Moist and chock-full of colorful berries, these marvelous muffins are a seasonal specialty of Mrs. Leonard Keszler, Bismarck, North Dakota. "They are light and tasty, and they freeze very well," she says.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup butter, softened
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
4 eggs, room temperature
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
1/2 cup chopped pecans
DRIZZLE:
2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons 2% milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter, cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; stir into creamed mixture just until moistened. Fold in cranberries and pecans. , Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the muffins comes out clean, 20-25 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. , Combine confectioners' sugar and milk; drizzle over muffins.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 113mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CREAM CHEESE BANANA-CRANBERRY BREAD



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Make and share this Cream Cheese Banana-Cranberry Bread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Eclaires11

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h45m

Yield 2 loaves, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup unsalted butter
8 ounces fat free cream cheese
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
2 -3 mashed bananas
16 ounces fresh cranberries
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Grease/flour two loaf pans.
  • First bowl:.
  • Cream butter and cream cheese
  • Gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs one at a time.
  • Second bowl:.
  • Combine flours, baking powder, baking soda, salt
  • Third bowl:.
  • Mash bananas.
  • Slowly add flour mixture into cream cheese/butter/sugar mixture. It will be a little dry at this point - don't worry!
  • Stir in bananas and vanilla, mix well.
  • Stir in cranberries, fold well.
  • Spoon into pans. Bake, uncovered, for 1 hour. For the last fifteen minutes cover with foil so doesn't brown too much.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Fat 9.9, SaturatedFat 5.9, Cholesterol 50.5, Sodium 212.1, Carbohydrate 43.9, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 22, Protein 6

Tips:

  • Use fresh cranberries for the best flavor. Frozen cranberries can also be used, but they should be thawed and drained before using.
  • Make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature before using. This will make it easier to mix with the other ingredients.
  • If you don't have a bread pan, you can bake the cranberry bread in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Just adjust the baking time accordingly.
  • To test if the cranberry bread is done, insert a toothpick into the center of the loaf. If it comes out clean, the bread is done.
  • Let the cranberry bread cool completely before slicing and serving. This will help to prevent it from crumbling.

Conclusion:

This easy-to-follow recipe yields a moist and flavorful cranberry bread that's perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a snack. The combination of tart cranberries and sweet cream cheese makes this bread a real crowd-pleaser. It's also a great way to use up leftover cranberries after the holidays.

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