“Indulge in a slice of pure summer delight with our Peaches & Cream Cheese Loaf. This delightful creation combines the juicy sweetness of ripe peaches with the luxurious creaminess of cream cheese, resulting in a loaf that’s as decadent as it is refreshing. Imagine each slice revealing tender chunks of peaches suspended in a velvety cream cheese batter, creating a tantalizing mosaic of flavors and textures. With every bite, you’ll experience the harmonious blend of fruity sweetness and the indulgent richness of cream cheese, capturing the essence of sun-kissed moments and the joy of savoring the season’s finest produce. Whether enjoyed as a delightful breakfast treat, a way to celebrate the beauty of summer’s bounty, or a reminder of the pleasure in savoring the simple pleasures of life, our Peaches & Cream Cheese Loaf promises a culinary journey that captures the heart of warmth and the pleasures of indulging in a slice of summer in every scrumptious mouthful.”
Peaches & Cream Cheese Loaf
Ingredients
8 oz cream cheese (1 package), softened
½ cup butter, 1 stick
1 ½ cups sugar
½ tablespoon lemon zest
2 eggs
2 ¼ cups all purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
1 cup milk
15 oz can sliced peaches, drained and diced
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and grease a standard bread loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the cream cheese and butter. Add sugar, eggs, and lemon zest and beat until light and fluffy.
- In a small bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Once thoroughly combined, slowly add the dry ingredients and milk to the wet ingredients and fold in the peaches.
- Transfer batter to the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-55 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
- Let loaf cool before slicing.