“My mom is famous for this recipe ❤ She has been making it every Easter for as long as I can remember!”
This recipe yields a delightful Strawberry Cream Cheese Loaf, a moist and flavorful treat perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack. The combination of creamy cream cheese, fresh strawberries, and a tender crumb makes for an irresistible loaf.
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Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Cream cheese, softened | 8 oz (1 package) |
| Butter, room temperature | ½ cup (1 stick) |
| Sugar | 1 ½ cups |
| Eggs | 2 |
| Vanilla extract | 2 teaspoons |
| All-purpose flour | 2 ¼ cups |
| Salt | 1 ½ teaspoons |
| Baking powder | 1 tablespoon |
| Milk | 1 cup |
| Fresh strawberries, sliced | 1 ½ cups |
Instructions:
- Preparation: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease two 8.5×4.5-inch bread loaf pans. Slice the fresh strawberries into thin, bite-sized pieces. Dab off any excess moisture from the sliced strawberries with a paper towel. Set them aside.
- Creaming the Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add the sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat the mixture until it becomes light and airy.
- Combining Dry Ingredients: In a separate small bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Whisk or stir the dry ingredients thoroughly to ensure they are evenly mixed.
- Mixing the Batter: Gradually add the dry ingredients and milk to the creamed wet ingredients. Mix until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Adding Strawberries: Gently fold the sliced strawberry pieces into the batter, distributing them evenly.
- Baking: Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pans. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. I recommend covering the loaves with foil after 35-40 minutes to prevent the tops from over browning.
- Cooling: Allow the loaves to cool completely in the pans before slicing and serving.
