Peaches & Cream Cheese Loaf: A Delightful Baking Adventure
Welcome to a baking experience like no other—a journey where the ordinary becomes extraordinary and the simple loaf pan transforms into the canvas for a culinary masterpiece. Today, we invite you to dive into the delightful world of the Peaches & Cream Cheese Loaf, a creation that promises to turn your kitchen into a haven of sweet, fruity goodness and creamy indulgence.
Imagine a loaf pan sitting innocently on your kitchen counter, seemingly destined for the everyday routine of bread-making. Little does it know, it’s about to embark on an exciting adventure, guided by an ensemble of ingredients that will elevate its status to something truly spectacular. Enter the stars of our show: the rich, velvety cream cheese, the buttery richness of butter, and the sweet embrace of sugar. These are not just ingredients; they are the key players in a baking symphony, ready to transform this unassuming pan into a loaf of legend.
Our story begins with a harmonious blend of cream cheese and butter, working together to create a smooth, luxurious base. As sugar, eggs, and a hint of zesty lemon zest join the mix, they add layers of flavor and texture, infusing the batter with a lightness that could rival the gentlest summer breeze. This is not just baking—it’s a dance of ingredients, each step carefully choreographed to create a masterpiece.
Ingredients:
8 ounces (1 package) of cream cheese, softened.
1 stick (½ cup) of butter.
1 ½ cups of sugar.
½ tablespoon of freshly grated lemon zest.
2 large eggs.
2 ¼ cups of all-purpose flour.
1 ½ teaspoons of salt.
1 tablespoon of baking powder.
1 teaspoon of cinnamon (optional).
1 cup of milk.
15 ounces of canned sliced peaches, drained and chopped.
Directions:
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a regular-sized loaf pan lightly.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, blend the cream cheese and butter until smooth.
Step 3
Add the sugar, eggs, and lemon zest, beating until the mixture is light and fluffy.
Step 4
In a separate smaller bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
Step 5
Gradually add the dry mixture and milk to the cream cheese mixture, mixing thoroughly. Gently fold in the chopped peaches.
Step 6
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-55 minutes.
Step 7
Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the loaf. If it comes out clean, the loaf is ready.
