Go Back
+ servings
strawberry bread with cream cheese glaze served on a wooden cutting board on a marbled background
Print Recipe
5 from 1 vote

STRAWBERRY BREAD WITH A STRAWBERRY CREAM CHEESE GLAZE

Whip up a batch of this glazed strawberry bread with it's sweet cream cheese glaze, and you will instantly fall in love with how easy it is to make and also how versatile is is. Pair a slice for breakfast with your morning cup of coffee or tea to start your morning off right, or end the day with a thick slice topped with fresh whipped cream for a indulgent dessert.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Bread, Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10
Calories: 325kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup chopped strawberries
  • 2 Tbsp flour
  • 1/2 cup butter room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 3/4 cups flour

For The Glaze

  • 1/4 cup strawberry jam or preserves
  • 1/4 cup 2 oz cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  • Put the chopped strawberries in a small bowl. Add flour and stir/toss making sure they’re coated well. Set aside.
  • In a mixer, or by hand, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 1-2 minutes of vigorous mixing. Next, add the eggs and vanilla mixing until fully incorporated, scraping the sides, as necessary.
  • Add in the baking powder and salt and mix to completely combine.
  • Turn the mixer to low and slowly begin adding in the flour and milk, beginning and ending with flour, but alternating between the two.
  • Continue mixing until batter is smooth and evenly combined.
  • Using a spatula, fold in the strawberries until they’re fully incorporated, evenly, into the batter. Pour the batter into a greased 9×5 in. pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes, or until center is set and a toothpick or knife that’s inserted into your loaf comes out clean.
  • Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes and then remove from the pan and allow it to finish cooling on a wire rack.

To Make The Glaze

  • Beat the strawberry jam/preserves, cream cheese, and powdered sugar together until smooth. Spread over the cooled bread, allowing it to drip down the sides. Wait about 10 minutes to allow the glaze to ‘set’ before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Swap the strawberries for other berries you love, such as blackberries, blueberries, or even peaches.
  • I prefer using jam for the glaze, because it's smoother without any seedy bits- but preserves work just as well.
  • Diabetic or trying to cut down on sugar? Use your preferred sugar substitute in place of the granulated sugar.
  • Slices of this bread can be served for breakfast/brunch or for dessert. If serving with breakfast, pair with coffee or milk. For dessert, I highly recommend a dollop of fresh whipped cream.

Nutrition

Calories: 325kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 237mg | Potassium: 128mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 427IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 1mg