Description
Summer’s sweetest pleasure arrives with this luscious peaches cream cheese loaf. Moist crumb and silky cream cheese swirls create a delightful Southern-style treat you’ll savor slice by slice.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 15 oz (425 grams) can sliced peaches (drained and diced)
- 2 ¼ cups (280 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups (300 grams) sugar
- 2 large eggs
Dairy and Fat Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese (1 package, softened)
- ½ cup (113 grams) butter (1 stick, softened)
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) milk
Seasoning and Leavening Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- ½ tablespoon lemon zest
- 1½ teaspoons salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and thoroughly grease and flour a 9×5 inch (23×13 centimeters) loaf pan, ensuring complete coverage to prevent sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened cream cheese and unsalted butter until the mixture becomes smooth and fully integrated, using an electric mixer for best results.
- Gradually incorporate granulated sugar into the creamy base, beating thoroughly after each addition to create a uniform texture.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing completely between each addition, then gently fold in fresh lemon zest to enhance the overall flavor profile.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, salt, baking powder, and ground cinnamon until the dry ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Alternately add the dry ingredient mixture and whole milk to the cream cheese base, mixing gently until just combined to maintain a light, tender texture.
- Gently fold diced fresh peaches into the batter, being careful not to overmix and crush the fruit pieces.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula to ensure even distribution.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean with just a few moist crumbs.
- Remove from the oven and let the loaf cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes to allow it to set.
- Carefully transfer the loaf to a wire cooling rack and allow it to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Chill cream cheese and butter beforehand to guarantee smooth, lump-free mixing.
- Ripe summer peaches transform this ordinary loaf into a spectacular seasonal treat.
- Dice peaches small to distribute evenly throughout the batter without sinking.
- Test doneness by inserting a toothpick near the center – it should come out clean with minimal crumbs.
- Store wrapped tightly at room temperature for 2-3 days or refrigerate up to one week for extended freshness.
- Optional glaze made from powdered sugar and milk can add extra sweetness if desired.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg