Strawberries and Cream Bread
This Strawberries and Cream Bread combines the rich taste of cream cheese with the natural sweetness of fresh strawberries to produce a soft and moist loaf, perfect for enjoying on a warm spring or summer day. Every piece is bursting with flavor, making it the perfect match for your morning brew or as a delicious conclusion to a relaxed outdoor meal.
Servings 1 loaf
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 oz cream cheese room temperature
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 1/2 cups strawberries sliced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare a 9x5-inch loaf pan by lightly coating it with flour to ensure an even coating.
- In a medium bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the butter, sugar, and cream cheese until well combined. Add the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla, mixing after each addition.
- In a separate large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring to combine. Pour in the milk, mixing until just combined to avoid overmixing.
- Gently fold in the strawberries, then pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes before removing. Serve and enjoy your slice of spring and summer!