Peaches & Cream Cheese Loaf

 

Ingredients

• 8 oz (1 package) cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup (1 stick) butter
• 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 canned sliced peaches, drained and chopped

Procedure

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a standard loaf pan.
In a large mixing bowl, blend the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Follow by adding sugar, eggs, and lemon zest into the mixture, and beat until it achieves a light and fluffy texture.
In a separate, smaller bowl, amalgamate flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
Gradually incorporate the dry ingredient mixture and milk into the cream cheese mixture. After these components are well combined, gently fold in the diced peaches.
Transfer the resulting batter into the prepped loaf pan. Bake for approximately 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the loaf comes out clean.
Allow the loaf to cool down before you slice it. Enjoy your delicious Peach and Cream Cheese Bread!