Peaches Cream Cheese Loaf

🍑 Peaches & Cream Cheese Loaf – A Sweet & Buttery Delight!

This moist, buttery, and fruity loaf is packed with creamy cheese, juicy peaches, and a hint of lemon zest. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a treat to share!

✨ Looking for more baked goods? Try this Blueberry Oat Muffins!

🍞 Ingredients:

• 8 oz cream cheese (1 package), softened

• ½ cup butter (1 stick)

• 1 ½ cups sugar

• ½ tbsp lemon zest

• 2 eggs

• 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour

• 1 ½ tsp salt

• 1 tbsp baking powder

• 1 tsp cinnamon (optional)

• 1 cup milk

• 15 oz can sliced peaches, drained and diced

🍋 Want a tangier flavor? Try adding a splash of homemade lemon glaze!

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

Step 1: Preheat & Prepare

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Grease a standard bread loaf pan.

Step 2: Mix the Wet Ingredients

1. In a large bowl, cream together cream cheese and butter until smooth.

2. Add sugar, eggs, and lemon zest, beating until light and fluffy.

🧈 For extra richness, use full-fat cream cheese!

Step 3: Combine Dry Ingredients

1. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.

2. Slowly fold the dry ingredients and milk into the wet mixture.

🥄 Want extra crunch? Add chopped pecans or walnuts!

Step 4: Add Peaches & Bake

1. Gently fold in diced peaches without overmixing.

2. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.

3. Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

🔥 For a crispy top, sprinkle cinnamon sugar before baking!

Step 5: Cool & Serve

1. Let the loaf cool completely before slicing.

2. Serve with butter, honey, or whipped cream for an indulgent treat!

🥛 Pair this loaf with Vanilla Iced Coffee for the perfect breakfast!

🍽️ Serving Suggestions:

✅ Enjoy warm with a drizzle of honey or cream cheese frosting.

✅ Serve with Homemade Cinnamon Butter for extra flavor.

✅ Pair with tea, coffee, or a fruit smoothie.

💡 Pro Tips for the Perfect Loaf:

✔ Use fresh peaches instead of canned for a brighter flavor.

✔ Let the loaf cool before slicing to prevent crumbling.

✔ Store leftovers in an airtight container to keep them fresh for up to 3 days.

⏳ Nutrition & Cooking Time:

• Prep Time: 10 minutes

• Cook Time: 50-55 minutes

• Total Time: ~1 hour

• Servings: 8-10 slices

• Calories: ~250 per slice (varies by ingredients used)

📌 More Delicious Baked Recipes to Try:

🍌 Banana Oat Bread – Moist and naturally sweet.

🫐 Blueberry Muffins – A classic breakfast favorite.

🍪 Soft Chewy Oatmeal Cookies – A must-try for cookie lovers!