Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of juicy peaches and creamy cheese in this moist and flavorful Peaches and Cream Cheese Loaf. Perfect for a sweet treat any time of day.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup milk
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or canned peaches (diced and well-drained)
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (for tossing peaches)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Prepare Wet Mixture: In a large bowl, beat the butter, cream cheese, and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well. Mix in vanilla extract.
- Combine Ingredients: Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk to the wet mixture. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Toss diced peaches with 1 tablespoon flour, then gently fold into the batter.
- Bake: Pour batter into the loaf pan and bake for 55–65 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before serving.
Notes
- If using canned peaches, pat them dry to avoid excess moisture.
- Add a simple glaze with powdered sugar and milk if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
