Description
Strawberry cream cheese bread combines sweet, tangy flavors in a moist, irresistible loaf that promises pure indulgence. Homemade comfort beckons with each slice, inviting you to savor a delightful treat perfect for breakfast or afternoon tea.
Ingredients
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Bread Base Ingredients:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted then measured
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons dry strawberry Jello
Strawberry and Topping Ingredients:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped and mashed with 2 tablespoons sugar and 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 tablespoon strawberry juice (reserved from mashed berries)
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream or whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and thoroughly coat a 9×5 inch loaf pan with grease and flour to prevent sticking.
- Using an electric mixer, cream the cream cheese until velvety smooth, gradually incorporating sugar until the mixture becomes light and airy. Integrate eggs one at a time, then whisk in buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, and strawberry gelatin powder in a separate bowl, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Delicately fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring just until incorporated. Gently mix in chopped strawberries, reserving a handful for decorative topping. Drizzle in strawberry juice to enhance flavor and moisture.
- Reduce oven temperature to 325°F and bake for 50-55 minutes. Test doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean with minimal crumbs. Allow bread to cool completely within the pan to maintain structural integrity.
- Prepare the glaze by whipping cream cheese until silky, then gradually blend in powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy cream. Mix until achieving a smooth, pourable consistency. Once bread is entirely cooled, elegantly drizzle glaze over the top, allowing it to cascade down the sides.
Notes
- Add extra strawberries for intense fruit flavor, ensuring they’re patted dry to prevent excess moisture in the bread.
- Swap buttermilk with Greek yogurt or sour cream for a tangy twist and to accommodate lactose-sensitive diets.
- Dust strawberries with flour before folding into batter to prevent sinking and ensure even distribution throughout the bread.
- Use gluten-free flour blend for a celiac-friendly version without compromising the bread’s soft, tender texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg