Fresh Strawberry Cheese Bread (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Bread Base
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4 ounces cream cheese, softened
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1 cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs, beaten
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½ cup buttermilk
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⅓ cup plus 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Dry Ingredients
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2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted and measured
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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½ teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon cinnamon
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3 tablespoons dry strawberry Jello
→ Strawberry Mixture
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2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped and mashed
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2 tablespoons sugar
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1 tablespoon flour
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1 tablespoon strawberry juice (from mashed berries)
→ Cream Cheese Glaze
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4 ounces cream cheese, softened
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2 cups confectioners’ sugar
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¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
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3 tablespoons heavy cream or whole milk
# Instructions:
01 -
Set the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
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Beat the cream cheese until smooth, then incorporate the sugar and blend until fluffy. Add the eggs, then stir in the buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
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Sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and dry strawberry Jello. Combine evenly.
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Gradually fold the dry ingredient mix into the wet mixture until just blended. Carefully add the prepared strawberry mixture (reserve a few berries for garnishing), along with the reserved strawberry juice.
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Turn the oven to 325°F (163°C) and bake the batter for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the bread to cool fully in the pan.
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While the bread is cooling, beat the cream cheese until creamy. Gradually add confectioners' sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy cream or milk. Mix to your preferred glaze texture.
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Once the bread has cooled completely, drizzle the cream cheese glaze over the top. Use the reserved strawberries for decoration.
# Notes:
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To intensify the flavor, a dash of nutmeg or allspice can be added to the dry ingredients.
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For a thicker glaze, reduce the amount of heavy cream or milk.