Cranberry Cheese Batter Bread

Delight your taste buds with this Cranberry Cheese Batter Bread—a stunning combination of tart cranberries, creamy tangy cream cheese, and a hint of citrusy orange zest for a flavor-packed treat. This easy-to-make quick bread features a moist and tender crumb, thanks to the unique addition of cream cheese blended directly into the batter. Bursting with fresh or dried cranberries and infused with optional orange zest, it’s perfect for brunch, afternoon tea, or a holiday gathering. Ready in just over an hour, this bread pairs beautifully with a dollop of butter or an extra smear of cream cheese. Whether enjoyed warm from the oven or as a next-day snack, it’s a festive and versatile recipe that’s sure to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:55 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.75 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
• 0.5 cup milk
• 0.25 cup unsalted butter (melted and slightly cooled)
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1.5 cups fresh or dried cranberries (chopped if large)
• 1 tablespoon orange zest (optional, for extra flavor)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined. Set aside.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract, mixing well after each addition.

Step 4

Slowly add the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, gently folding together until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; the batter should be thick and slightly lumpy.

Step 5

Fold in the cranberries and orange zest (if using) until evenly distributed throughout the batter.

Step 6

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs attached.

Step 8

Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Step 9

Enjoy your Cranberry Cheese Batter Bread plain, or serve with a smear of butter or cream cheese for extra indulgence!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(975.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2584.0

Total Fat 103.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 59.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 639.5mg	0%
Sodium 2645.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 374.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.2g	0%
Total Sugars 168.3g
Protein 49.3g	0%

Vitamin D 133.7IU	0%
Calcium 386.3mg	0%
Iron 14.0mg	0%
Potassium 868.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 35.5%

Protein: 7.5%

Carbs: 57.0%