This cranberry cream cheese bread is a moist, festive pound cake with tart cranberries and a cheesecake swirl. It's a perfect treat for the holiday season!
Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan. Then, carefully pour the cream cheese filling over the batter. Spread it into an even layer.
Pour the remaining cranberry batter over the cheesecake layer. Use a butter knife to swirl the batter a few times.
Bake for 60-75 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean with a few moist crumbs attached.
Take the bread out of the oven and let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack and let cool to room temperature.
Once the loaf is completely cool, slice and enjoy!
Notes
This recipe makes a lot of batter, so use a 9X5-inch loaf pan with at least a 1 pound capacity. It will overflow in a smaller pan.When layering the cream cheese mixture, try to keep it away from the edges.If the top browns before the loaf is fully baked, cover with aluminum foil.Storage: Store the whole loaf in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Let it sit out on the counter before serving to reach room temperature.Freezing: Once completely cool, wrap the loaf tightly in plastic wrap and foil. Freeze in a sealed container for up to 3 months.Thaw overnight in the fridge, then bring to room temperature on the counter before serving.