ZUCCHINI-PISTACHIO-CHERRY QUICK BREAD WITH CREAM CHEESE GLAZE

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Spread a cream cheese glaze over this zucchini bread filled with toasted pistachios and dried cherries.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 2h45m

Yield 1 regular loaf or 3 mini loaves

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/2 cup melted unsalted butter or vegetable oil, plus more melted butter, for the pan
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 cup dried cherries
3/4 cup chopped toasted pistachios
1/2 cup plain yogurt or sour cream
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon grated lemon or orange zest, optional
1 cup shredded zucchini, excess moisture squeezed out
1 cup confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons cream cheese, at room temperature
2 tablespoons milk
1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • For the quick bread: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly brush one 9-by-5-by-3-inch loaf pan or three 6-by-3-by-2-inch mini loaf pans with melted butter and set aside.
  • Combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, baking soda, cinnamon and nutmeg in a medium bowl. Add the dried cherries and pistachios and toss together. Set aside.
  • Whisk together the melted butter, yogurt, vanilla extract, eggs and grated zest if using in a small bowl. Stir in the shredded zucchini. Fold this mixture into the flour mixture until just incorporated.
  • Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan(s). Tap the bottom on a hard surface a few times and smooth the top. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 55 to 60 minutes for the regular loaf and 35 to 40 minutes for the minis. Transfer to a wire rack to cool for 30 minutes, then turn the bread out and let cool completely on the rack.
  • For the cream cheese glaze: Whisk together the confectioners' sugar, cream cheese, milk and vanilla extract in a small bowl.
  • Pour the glaze over the bread and allow to set at room temperature, 15 to 20 minutes. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

Landie Dilus
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I made this bread with gluten-free flour and it turned out great! I was so happy to find a gluten-free zucchini bread recipe that actually tastes good.


Najuu Zalad
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This bread was a bit too dense for my taste. I think next time I will add a little more baking powder to make it lighter.


aseda Jnr
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I love zucchini bread and this recipe is one of my favorites. The pistachio and cherry combination is so unique and delicious. I always get compliments when I make this bread.


Alexis Gougis
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This bread was easy to make and turned out great! I used a loaf pan and it cooked evenly. The flavor was perfect, not too sweet and not too tart.


Karlee Pineda
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I'm not a huge fan of zucchini bread, but this recipe was really good. The pistachio and cherry combination was unique and flavorful.


Milena Suwala
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This bread was delicious! I loved the combination of flavors and the cream cheese glaze was the perfect finishing touch.


Joshua Ife
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I made this bread with gluten-free flour and it turned out great! I was so happy to find a gluten-free zucchini bread recipe that actually tastes good.


IceFireActionDrop Gaming
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This bread was a bit too dense for my taste. I think next time I will add a little more baking powder to make it lighter.


Shona Jana
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I love zucchini bread and this recipe is one of my favorites. The pistachio and cherry combination is so unique and delicious. I always get compliments when I make this bread.


Jaosem mdjaosem
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This bread was easy to make and turned out great! I used a loaf pan and it cooked evenly. The flavor was perfect, not too sweet and not too tart.


Sparkely Shimmer
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I'm not a huge fan of zucchini bread, but this recipe was really good. The pistachio and cherry combination was unique and flavorful.


Shahzaib Abid
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This bread was delicious! I loved the combination of flavors and the cream cheese glaze was the perfect finishing touch.


Annie Wang
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I made this bread with gluten-free flour and it turned out great! I was so happy to find a gluten-free zucchini bread recipe that actually tastes good.


Faith Tucker
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This bread was a bit too dense for my taste. I think next time I will add a little more baking powder to make it lighter.


one hungry kid
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I love zucchini bread and this recipe is one of my favorites. The pistachio and cherry combination is so unique and delicious. I always get compliments when I make this bread.


Ayman Ibzi
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This bread was easy to make and turned out great! I used a bundt pan and it cooked evenly. The flavor was perfect, not too sweet and not too tart.


Precious Tiara
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I made this bread for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the moist texture. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


M WAKIL
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This zucchini bread was so moist and flavorful! The pistachio and cherry combination was unique and delicious, and the cream cheese glaze added the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.