Best 5 White Chocolate Cranberry Bread Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary creation that combines the richness of white chocolate with the tartness of cranberries – the irresistible White Chocolate Cranberry Bread. This moist and flavorful bread is a harmonious blend of sweet and tangy flavors, elevated by the velvety texture of white chocolate chips and the vibrant burst of dried cranberries. With three tempting variations – classic, with nuts, and with orange zest – this recipe offers a versatile baking experience. Whether you prefer a traditional taste, a nutty crunch, or a citrusy twist, these variations cater to diverse preferences. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with the perfect balance of flavors in every bite of this delectable White Chocolate Cranberry Bread.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CRANBERRY WHITE CHOCOLATE QUICK BREAD MIX IN A JAR



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A moist and delicious quick bread mix for gift giving! Nothing says "I love you!" better than a gift from the kitchen. And especially one that fills the house of your recipient with the aroma of sweet, fresh baked bread. The dry ingredients are layered in a quart-sized jar and the jar can be decorated in any number of ways to reflect the occasion. Be sure to attach a recipe card or an embellished tag, to the jar, with the recipe, additional ingredients needed and baking instructions. Prep time includes putting together the gift jar as well as combining the wet ingredients before baking.

Provided by Tinkerbell

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 loaf, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (I use fresh grated, but ground is fine)
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup white chocolate chips
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
2 eggs
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1/2 tablespoon milk

Steps:

  • To make the gift jar: Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt and then spoon into a quart-sized jar with a tight-fitting lid. (I use a wide-mouth funnel to easily get the ingredients into the jar.) Tap the jar gently on the counter top to settle the flour.
  • Combine the sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger and pour over the flour in the jar.
  • Continue the layers with the dried cranberries, then the white chocolate chips and finally the pecans. Put the lid on the jar and decorate as desired.
  • To make bread: Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9x 5 loaf pan.
  • Pour all the dry ingredient from the jar into a large mixing bowl and stir to combine.
  • In a small bowl, use a fork to beat the eggs lightly and then add the sour cream. Continue mixing with the fork until the sour cream is incorporated.
  • Add the melted butter to the dry ingredients and then add the egg and sour cream mixture. Stir just until combined.
  • Spread into prepared loaf pan and bake in preheated oven for 50 minutes, or until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean.
  • Cool 10 minutes in pan and then turn out onto a cooling rack (with a layer of foil or waxed paper under the rack, to keep your counter clean.).
  • Stir together powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Drizzle or spread over top of loaf. Serve immediately or cool completely before slicing, to keep the slices looking nice.

WHITE CHOCOLATE CRANBERRY BREAD



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Tangy cranberries complement the appealing vanilla-citrus flavor of this quick bread shared by Ruth Burrus, a field editor from Zionsville, Indiana. The fine texture of her holiday loaf is similar to a pound cake.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 loaf (16 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup butter-flavored shortening
1 cup sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup vanilla or white chips, melted and cooled
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup buttermilk
3 tablespoons orange juice
1 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in lemon zest and vanilla. Stir in melted chips. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture, alternately with buttermilk and orange juice, beating well after each addition. Fold in cranberries., Pour into a greased and floured 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 119mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

WHITE CHOCOLATE CRANBERRY BREAD



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The tangy taste of cranberries is great, but then combine that with both vanilla chips & the citrus of orange & lemon, well . . . ! This recipe, now somewhat tweaked, comes from Taste of Home Best Holiday Recipes, 2008!

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h6m

Yield 1 loaf, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup butter flavor shortening
1 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1/2 cup buttermilk
3 tablespoons orange juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest, minced
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup vanilla chip, melted, cooled
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 cups dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F, then grease & flour a 9-inch loaf pan.
  • In large mixing bowl, cream shortening & sugar.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Beat in buttermilk, orange juice, lemon zest & vanilla.
  • Stir in melted chips.
  • In another bowl, whisk together flour, salt & baking soda, then gradually add to this to creamed mixture.
  • Stir in cranberries.
  • Pour into prepared loaf pan & bake 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near center comes out clean.
  • Cool 10 minutes before removing from pan & cooling completely on wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294, Fat 12.3, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 48.4, Sodium 158.9, Carbohydrate 41.3, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 22.3, Protein 4.8

WHITE CHOCOLATE-ICED CRANBERRY BREAD



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With oranges and cranberries, this quick bread already hits high notes, but the special chocolate icing lifts it even higher.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 2h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup coarsely chopped sweetened dried cranberries
3/4 cup half-and-half
2 teaspoons grated orange peel
2 eggs
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
1/4 cup orange juice
1 oz. white chocolate baking bar, chopped
1 to 2 tablespoons half-and-half
1/2 cup powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom only of 8x4-inch loaf pan. In large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt; mix well. Stir in cranberries.
  • In small bowl, combine 3/4 cup half-and-half, orange peel and eggs; beat well. Add half-and-half mixture, melted butter and orange juice to flour mixture; stir just until dry ingredients are moistened. Pour batter into greased pan.
  • Bake at 350°F. for 50 to 60 minutes or until deep golden brown and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan for 10 minutes. Run knife around edges of pan to loosen. Remove loaf from pan; place on wire rack. Cool 1 hour or until completely cooled.
  • In small microwave-safe bowl, combine baking bar and 1 tablespoon of the half-and-half. Microwave on HIGH for 30 seconds; stir until melted and smooth. If necessary, microwave an additional 10 to 20 seconds. With wire whisk, beat in powdered sugar until smooth. If necessary, add additional half-and-half, 1/2 teaspoon at a time, until of desired consistency. Spoon and spread icing over cooled loaf, allowing some to run down sides.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Slice, Sodium 280 mg, Sugar 24 g

WHITE CHOCOLATE CRANBERRY BREAD



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I found this recipe in the same Taste of Home Magazine I found the Walnut Cranberry Butter. It was submitted by Ruth Burrus. Looking forward to trying them both.

Provided by Erlene Martin

Categories     Sweet Breads

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 c buttered flavored shortening
1 c sugar
3 eggs
1/2 c buttermilk
3 Tbsp orange juice
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 c vanilla or white chips,melted and cooled
2-1/4 c all purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp baking soda
1 c dried cranberries

Steps:

  • 1. In a large mixing bowl,cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs,one at a time,beating well after each addition.Beat in the buttermilk,orange juice,lemon peel and vanilla.Stir in melted chips. Combine the flour,salt and baking soda;gradually add creamed mixture.Stir in cranberries.
  • 2. Pour into a greased and floured 9in.x 5in.x 3in. loaf pan.Bake at 350F.for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to completely cool.

Tips:

  • Use fresh cranberries: Fresh cranberries provide a tart and juicy flavor to the bread. If you don't have fresh cranberries, you can use frozen cranberries, but thaw them before using.
  • Chop the cranberries coarsely: This will help to distribute the cranberries evenly throughout the bread and prevent them from sinking to the bottom.
  • Use good-quality white chocolate: The quality of the white chocolate will affect the overall flavor of the bread. Use a white chocolate that is at least 30% cocoa butter.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the bread tough. Mix the batter until the ingredients are just combined.
  • Bake the bread until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This will ensure that the bread is cooked through.
  • Let the bread cool completely before slicing: This will help to prevent the bread from crumbling.

Conclusion:

White chocolate cranberry bread is a delicious and festive bread that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and the combination of white chocolate and cranberries is sure to please everyone. This bread is also a great way to use up any leftover cranberries you may have after the holidays.

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