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September 2, 2020 · 80 Comments

Strawberry Cream Cheese Bread

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Strawberry Cream Cheese Bread. Need to use fresh strawberries from the garden? Make this for the family and let them eat bread.
Strawberry Cream Cheese Bread. Need to use fresh strawberries from the garden? Make this for the family and let them eat bread.

Strawberry Cream Cheese Bread

I saw this recipe for Strawberry Cream Cheese Bread and I immediately knew I would be making it.

The strawberries in the garden are just starting to get ripe and sweet and I have some cream cheese in the refrigerator that needs to be used up.

I am going my my sister’s home this weekend and I am going to take her a nice warm loaf.

Don’t you just love when someone stops by with a great homemade item still warm from the oven?

It has been a while since I have been able to see her. I look forward to putting the loaf on her porch and calling her from the car.

Her 70th birthday is coming up in a few weeks.

And since we will have to celebvrate in a new way, I thought giving her the bread ahead of the drive by celebration would make her feel a bit more like celebrating.

My sister enjoys my baking and is always lughingly asking if I have made anything new.

These are the INGREDIENTS you will need:

  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries chopped
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

These aree the INSTRUCTIONS for preparation:

  • In a medium sized mixing bowl, cream together butter, sugar, and cream cheese.
  • Beat until fluffy.
  • Slowly add in eggs one at a time, beating well.
  • Mix in vanilla.
  • In a separate medium sized mixing bowl, blend together flour, baking soda, salt, and baking powder.
  • Slowly mix together flour mixture and cream cheese mixture, just until combined.
  • Add in buttermilk and stir just until combined.
  • Carefully fold in strawberries.
  • Pour into greased and floured loaf pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 55 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool before removing from pan and slicing.

I made this bread for my own family ahead of time and they loved it!

It wasn’t overly sweet and that appealed to my husband.

If the dessert isn’t pie he usually politely refuses and waits for his ice cream.

But I know his shenanigans. I catch him in the kitchen later with a knife. He always says he is “straightening the edge.” Ummm, ok.

my son thought the bread was flavorful and was surprised that there were large pieces of strawberries.

The bread stayed moist and stayed in its form as it was sliced.

My granddaughter added a bit of strawberry jam to her piece. She promptly asked for permission to try another piece with butter.

I think all in all the Strawberry Cream Cheese Bread was a huge hit.

I can’t wait to hear the reviews from my sister and her famliy.

Please let me know if you give this recipe a try. Let me know of any changes you make to the recipe so I can try them too!

Strawberry Cream Cheese Bread. Need to use fresh strawberries from the garden? Make this for the family and let them eat bread.

Strawberry Cream Cheese Bread

The strawberries in the garden are just starting to get ripe and sweet and I have some cream cheese in the refrigerator that needs to be used up. This bread will be perfect to use it up.
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Course: Bakery
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cream cheese, garden
Method: Bake
Skill Level: Intermediate
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Adjust Servings: 12
Calories: 258kcal
Author: Marilyn Lesniak

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries chopped
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • In a medium sized mixing bowl, cream together butter, sugar, and cream cheese.
  • Beat until fluffy.
  • Slowly add in eggs one at a time, beating well.
  • Mix in vanilla.
  • In a separate medium sized mixing bowl, blend together flour, baking soda, salt, and baking powder.
  • Slowly mix together flour mixture and cream cheese mixture, just until combined.
  • Add in buttermilk and stir just until combined.
  • Carefully fold in strawberries.
  • Pour into greased and floured loaf pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 55 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool before removing from pan and slicing.

Notes

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Nutrition

Serving: 1Slice | Calories: 258kcal (13%) | Carbohydrates: 35g (12%) | Protein: 4.3g (9%) | Fat: 11g (17%) | Saturated Fat: 6g (30%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 64mg (21%) | Sodium: 302mg (13%) | Potassium: 0mg | Fiber: 0.9g (4%) | Sugar: 17g (19%) | Vitamin A: 0IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 0mg | Iron: 0mg
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  1. blankTheresa @DearCreatives says

    April 27, 2017 at 3:09 PM

    Oh, This sounds really good. Thanks for sharing at the Inspiration Spotlight party. Shared.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      April 27, 2017 at 3:29 PM

      I love your party Theresa and thanks for the kind words. Enjoy your week!

      Reply
  2. blankMiz Helen says

    April 25, 2017 at 11:09 AM

    Your Strawberry Cream Cheese Bread will be delicious for a nice spring tea. Hope you are having a great day and thanks so much for sharing your post with us at Full Plate Thursday.
    Come Back Soon!
    Miz Helen

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      April 25, 2017 at 3:50 PM

      It would be perfect. Out on the deck, under the umbrella with a nice breeze and a pitcher of suntea. I know what I am doing this afternoon! Have a great week!

      Reply
  3. blankLina says

    April 24, 2017 at 4:38 PM

    Thanks for sharing your recipe at Sew It Cook It Craft It. It sounds delicious! 🙂 Too bad that I can’t eat dairy. Maybe I’ll try to replace the cream cheese and buttermilk with soy yogurt and oil.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      April 24, 2017 at 4:51 PM

      Ooh. Let me know how that workos out! A dairy free option would be great.

      Reply
  4. blankKileen says

    April 24, 2017 at 3:24 PM

    This sounds wonderful! Thank you for sharing at Ravenwould.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      April 24, 2017 at 4:51 PM

      You are welcome Kileen! Have a lovely week!

      Reply
  5. blankNancy W says

    April 24, 2017 at 10:00 AM

    Marilyn,
    Your Strawberry Cream Cheese Bread sounds delicious, definitely going to be trying it this spring! Thank you for sharing your post on Our Homestead Hop, as one of the co-hosts I will be featuring your post on Thursday. Hope you share another delicious post this week!
    – Nancy

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      April 24, 2017 at 4:40 PM

      Thank you Nancy for the feature and kind words. I wont miss the party.!

      Reply
  6. blankLynda Hardy says

    April 24, 2017 at 9:08 AM

    Oh yum! Thanks for sharing with Party in Your PJs!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      April 24, 2017 at 4:39 PM

      You are welcome Lynda! Have a lovely week!

      Reply
  7. blankSara says

    April 23, 2017 at 12:46 AM

    My family would love this! Your recipes always look amazing. Thanks for linking up at the Home Matters Link Party! We hope to see you again next week:) #HomeMattersParty

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      April 23, 2017 at 10:19 AM

      Thank you Sara for the kind words. I hope you get a chance to sample this. Enter to win Berries and Blooms Giveaway! Have a lovely day!

      Reply
  8. blankAngie ~ ambient wares says

    April 22, 2017 at 5:24 PM

    Strawberries are my favorite! Yes, it would be awesome if someone showed up at my house with one of these 😉 Thank you for sharing with us at Funtastic Friday, Marilyn!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      April 22, 2017 at 10:12 PM

      I will come and share mif you have the coffee ready! Thx Angie and have a lovely week!

      Reply
  9. blankJess says

    April 22, 2017 at 4:38 PM

    This sounds so tasty! 🙂

    I would love for you to share this with my Facebook Group for recipes, crafts, tips, and tricks: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pluckyrecipescraftstips/

    Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      April 22, 2017 at 5:17 PM

      Thank you Jess. Have a lovely week.

      Reply
  10. blankDaphne says

    April 22, 2017 at 6:29 AM

    Good morning Marilyn, Do you know I don’t think I have ever baked a cake with fresh strawberries actually in the cake, so I am really excited to try your recipe. As I live in England I will have to wait a couple of months before strawberries are in season, but it is so worth the wait to make your cake. I am really looking forward to baking it.
    With warmest wishes
    Daphne

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      April 22, 2017 at 5:17 PM

      When you finally get the chance Daphne please come back and let me know how it turned out! Have a lovely week.

      Reply
  11. blankMichelle says

    April 22, 2017 at 3:55 AM

    That sounds so delicious Marilyn. The buttermilk must make it so rich and filling too. I’m pinning so my lovely daughter can make us some next weekend.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      April 22, 2017 at 5:16 PM

      Oh, you will love it Michelle! Have a lovely week.

      Reply
  12. blankLori Hill-Smith says

    April 21, 2017 at 9:21 PM

    This sounds so good, two of my favorite flavors!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      April 21, 2017 at 9:38 PM

      Thank you Lori! I am glad it inspired you. Have a lovely week!

      Reply
  13. blankKathleen says

    April 21, 2017 at 8:50 PM

    What a lovely treat strawberry cream cheese bread, you can bring me a warm one anytime 🙂
    Kathleen
    Blogger’s Pit Stop

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      April 21, 2017 at 9:38 PM

      You got it Kathleen! Just hollar and I will bring the butter too! Have a lovely week!

      Reply
  14. blankDonna Harvey says

    April 21, 2017 at 1:33 PM

    Hi Marilyn, I’m really glad I found you on Bloggers Pit-Stop.
    I’m always looking for new recipes. Strawberries and Cream Cheese Bread is really mouth watering. I will be buying Strawberries real soon, I always have Cream Cheese on hand. I eat a lot of it, can’t you tell.
    As soon as I can find my Mom’s recipe for Melt In Your Mouth Orange Drop Cookies I’ll share it with everyone.
    I have to check out your recipe for Pork Chops, My Husband thinks the’re Manna from Heaven, so I need a new way to prepare my Manna! Thanks for Sharing, Donna (I’ll be sharing these goodies with others)

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      April 21, 2017 at 8:37 PM

      Welcome to my kitchen Donna! Glad you found me and like the bread. The pork chops are too die for! Just make sure they are center cut and they will cook through and stay moist and soft. You may want to season them to suit you. I didn’t put that in the directions as I get enough salt from the crackers. Your Orange Drop Cookies sound so good. I hope you find that recipe soon! Have a great day!

      Reply
  15. blankAmy says

    April 21, 2017 at 12:23 PM

    Marilyn, let’s try this again. Your strawberry cream cheese bread looks and sounds fantastic. The ingredients in this bread sound like they would come together so nicely. I can’t wait to try it. Thank you so much for sharing.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      April 21, 2017 at 8:33 PM

      Thank you so much Amy. I am glad you like it! Have a great day!

      Reply
  16. blank[email protected] says

    April 21, 2017 at 11:22 AM

    Your Strawberry Cream Cheese bread looks wonderful. Strawberries are a favorite of mine. Thank you for sharing your recipe at the Snickerdoodle Create~Bake~Make link party!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      April 21, 2017 at 8:33 PM

      Great to see you Sharon. Thanks for the kind words. Have a great day!

      Reply
  17. blankHelen at the Lazy Gastronome says

    April 21, 2017 at 10:08 AM

    Perfect for the strawberry season! Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner link up!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      April 21, 2017 at 8:32 PM

      You are welcome Helen. Have a great day!

      Reply
  18. blankJen says

    April 21, 2017 at 9:25 AM

    Yum! I have tried to grow strawberries, but it is just so hot here it doesn’t work. I do always have strawberries freeze dried and ready to go, so I’m going to try this! #happynowlinkup

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      April 21, 2017 at 8:31 PM

      Here in Michigan strawberries do quite well. For a lot of other fruits and veggies our growing season is too short. The freeze dried will work too! Have a great day!

      Reply
  19. blankVicki says

    April 20, 2017 at 10:30 PM

    This looks yummy!! Might have to try it.. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      April 21, 2017 at 8:30 PM

      Thank you Vicki. I hope you do give it a try. Have a great day!

      Reply
  20. blankGrammy Dee says

    April 20, 2017 at 4:52 PM

    Thank you for attending the #WednesdayAIMLinkParty. I shared your post on Facebook, Google+, Pinterest, and Twitter.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      April 20, 2017 at 7:08 PM

      You are welcome! I attended the G+ today and added it to my directory and Pinterest board too! Have a great day!

      Reply
  21. blankDorky Mama says

    April 20, 2017 at 11:09 AM

    That sounds like a wonderful combination! We have a fresh strawberry farm right down the road from us, I think I might need to make a run there soon to try this lol. Great recipe!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      April 20, 2017 at 2:17 PM

      We have an orchard and farm too. Don’t you love it? Have a great week.

      Reply
  22. blankItalianBelly says

    April 20, 2017 at 11:03 AM

    I just got a case of fresh strawberries from Sicily! Will definitely be making this for the weekend! #norulesweekendlinky

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      April 20, 2017 at 2:16 PM

      Let me know how you like it!! Have a great week.

      Reply
  23. blankAnnMarie says

    April 20, 2017 at 8:05 AM

    When I saw buttermilk as the first ingredient I knew I had to make this! I love buttermilk in baked goods. No fresh local strawberries till June here…..not sure I can hold out that long. I will have to buy from the grocery store! Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      April 20, 2017 at 5:35 PM

      Thanks AnnMarie. I just loved this recipe. Have a great day!

      Reply
  24. blankAmy says

    April 20, 2017 at 1:30 AM

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    • blankMarilyn says

      April 20, 2017 at 10:48 AM

      Thank you for commenting on my post! I need to let you know that your address was picked up in the comment and nothing else was included. I believe what is happening is a bug in Chrome when the site is https. When you use autofill, it inputs name, email, and then you add your url for your blog. But using autofill it adds your home address instead of your comment. This bug works on ANY form you use and not just blog comment forms.

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  25. blankLeslie says

    April 19, 2017 at 4:33 PM

    Mmmmm. Strawberries are one of my favorites. I’m sure your sister will love every bite of her special loaf. Thanks so much for sharing at the #happynowlinkup!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      April 19, 2017 at 6:24 PM

      Thank you Leslie. As you see I made two loaves. One for me, too! Have a lovely week!

      Reply
  26. blankJulie Christiansen says

    April 19, 2017 at 1:28 PM

    I have never heard of Strawberry Cream Cheese Bread, but now that I have I am going to have to try it! Thanks for another great recipe!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      April 19, 2017 at 2:01 PM

      This recipe lived up to all my expectations! Have a lovely day!

      Reply
  27. blankElizabeth @ Guilty Chocoholic Mama says

    April 19, 2017 at 7:08 AM

    Buttermilk AND cream cheese AND strawberries? Marilyn, you’re killing me…in the yummiest possible way. 😉 #Coffee&Conversation

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      April 19, 2017 at 11:44 AM

      Thank you for the kind words Elizabeth and visiting me from #coffee&conversation! Have a lovely day!

      Reply
  28. blankKijankowo says

    April 19, 2017 at 5:58 AM

    Looks very appetizing 🙂
    Have a nice weekend.
    Monika

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      April 19, 2017 at 11:42 AM

      Thank you Monika. I am glad it appeals to you. Have a lovely day!

      Reply
  29. blankSandra Garth says

    April 18, 2017 at 7:24 PM

    This sounds like a nice treat to have stashed in the freezer for a rainy day, which we’re having lots of. Hopefully, we’ll get some plump sweet strawberries in our stores soon.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      April 18, 2017 at 8:17 PM

      I am looking forward to the fruit and veggie season too. Have a great week.

      Reply
  30. blankKathryn says

    April 18, 2017 at 3:34 PM

    Well, that just looks amazing!!!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      April 18, 2017 at 3:41 PM

      Thank you Kathryn! Have a great week.

      Reply
  31. blankAlison's Allspice says

    April 18, 2017 at 3:14 PM

    Homemade gifts are always the best, and this bread looks delicious!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      April 18, 2017 at 3:40 PM

      Thank you Alison. Baked goods are always welcome anytime in my home. Have a great week.

      Reply
  32. blankDebrashoppeno5 says

    April 17, 2017 at 6:20 PM

    You always have the best recipes. I love quick breads and this one is a winner.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      April 17, 2017 at 6:30 PM

      Thank you Debra. I am glad you find them inspiring. I love this bread especially when the berries are just p[icked. Have a lovely week!

      Reply
  33. blankAnalida's Ethnic Spoon says

    April 17, 2017 at 3:56 AM

    There is nothing like delicious homemade bread. Especially when it has cream cheese and strawberries. I want to dig in right NOW!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      April 17, 2017 at 10:35 AM

      I love bread, but this time of the year the sweet breads hold me hostage! Thanks Analida! Have a lovely week.

      Reply
  34. blankBeverly says

    April 16, 2017 at 7:31 PM

    Your strawberry bread looks so delicious. Yummy!!
    Hugs,
    Bev

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      April 17, 2017 at 10:35 AM

      Thanks Bev! Have a lovely week.

      Reply
  35. blankAnn says

    April 16, 2017 at 6:59 PM

    This sounds delicious…gonna have to give it a try!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      April 17, 2017 at 10:34 AM

      I hope you like it Ann! Have a lovely week.

      Reply
  36. blankRoseann Hampton says

    April 16, 2017 at 5:13 PM

    This sounds delicious! Pinning!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      April 17, 2017 at 10:34 AM

      Thank you Roseann. I appreciate the pin. Have a lovely week.

      Reply
  37. blankLisa @ Casa Bouquet says

    April 16, 2017 at 6:14 AM

    Pinning! We should have strawberries in about 3 weeks. I love how the Farmers Market smells when they are out!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      April 17, 2017 at 10:33 AM

      Lisa, this is one of my favorite “foodie” seasons. All the frsh fruits and veggies make up for my bad foods in the colder months! Have a lovely week.

      Reply
  38. blankGentle Joy Homemaker says

    April 15, 2017 at 7:23 PM

    We love to have sweet breads(banana, etc) with cream cheese spread on it…. but I have never heard of the cream cheese IN it. Sounds wonderful…. especially with strawberries. Yummm. 🙂

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      April 15, 2017 at 7:28 PM

      I have a few sweet breads in my recipe box. This one though was so good as well as being a bit unique. Have a lovely holiday!

      Reply
  39. blankMother of 3 says

    April 15, 2017 at 6:52 PM

    Oooh! Pinned and can’t wait to try it. We’ll get fresh strawberries here around July.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      April 15, 2017 at 7:27 PM

      This recipe really surprised me with the ease. It was moist and tasty without being overpowering. Have a lovely holiday!

      Reply
  40. blankMary Gilbert says

    May 27, 2015 at 3:42 PM

    Pinned! Thanks for sharing on Wake Up Wednesday!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      May 27, 2015 at 7:49 PM

      Thank you Mary, really glad to see you.

      Reply

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