Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of sweet peaches and creamy cheese in this tender and flavorful Peaches and Cream Cheese Loaf. Perfect for a summer treat or anytime you crave a fruity dessert!
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)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1½ cups diced fresh or canned peaches (drained)
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (for tossing peaches)
- 2 tablespoons coarse sugar (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Cheese: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, cream cheese, and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Flavor: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and sour cream.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
- Incorporate Peaches: Toss the diced peaches with 1 tablespoon of flour, then gently fold them into the batter.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smooth the top, and sprinkle coarse sugar if desired. Bake for 55–65 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Use fresh ripe peaches for best flavor.
- Do not overmix batter after adding flour.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
