Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of sweet peaches and creamy cheese in this moist and flavorful Peaches and Cream Cheese Loaf. Perfect for breakfast or as a dessert, this loaf is easy to make and even easier to enjoy!
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- ½ cup sour cream
Additional:
- 1 cup diced fresh or canned peaches (drained if using canned)
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (for tossing peaches)
- Optional glaze: ½ cup powdered sugar, 1–2 tablespoons peach juice or milk
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 the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream the butter, cream cheese, and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add wet ingredients: Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then add the vanilla and almond extract. Mix in the sour cream until smooth.
- Prepare peaches: Toss the diced peaches with 1 tablespoon flour, then gently fold them into the batter.
- Combine ingredients: Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined. Pour the batter into the loaf pan.
- Bake: Bake for 55–65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and glaze: Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar and peach juice or milk, then drizzle over the loaf before serving.
Notes
- This loaf keeps well in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- You can use frozen peaches — just thaw and pat them dry before adding.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
