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Cream cheese dried fruit bread

December 16, 2012 by Roxana 67 Comments

Sweet, soft and fluffy yeast dried fruit bread made with cream cheese and dusted with powder sugar for Christmas breakfast or brunch

Sweet, soft and fluffy yeast dried fruit bread made with cream cheese and dusted with powder sugar for Christmas breakfast or brunch

When I first had the #25recipestoXmas idea I thought I’d share a week filled with holiday loaves of bread. Nothing wrong with it, right? As the time was approaching I got to a conclusion, no matter how to name the holiday bread, they are very similar.

For example Romanian have they Christmas bread Cozonac most of the time filled with fried fruit, nuts, poppy seeds. Italian Panettone is packed with dried fruit. German Stollen is jam-packed with dried fruit and most of the times marzipan. Greek Christopsomo is made usually with walnuts and raisins. Finish Pulla has cardamon and dried fruit. Czech Vánočka  is filled with fried fruit. American holiday bread is usually packed with dried cranberries and nuts and let’s not forget the fruit cake.

Do you see where I’m going? All of them have dried fruit and/or nuts and, except the Greek Christopsomo, they are all sweet. 

Cream cheese dried fruit bread recipe

 

It was time to change things a little bit up. I wanted to make a sweet bread, filled with dried fruit but I wanted it light and fluffy, like a brioche without the extra eggs and butter. And I cam up with not one, but two amazing bread recipes that will stay soft even after few days. They are light, brioche like fluffy and just a little sweet but with the help of cream cheese and Greek yogurt.

Today we’ll talk about the cream cheese bread recipe. I remembered the cheese buns I shared last year that the cheese gives the bread a little moisture and makes it pillow-y soft. With 4 packages of cream cheese in the fridge it was time to do some baking.

Cream cheese dried fruit bread

 

With a little patience after a couple of hours I pulled out of the oven three little loaves which I immediately brushed with butter. Who doesn’t love a buttery crust?

The bread turned out way better than I hoped. And since I baked them in the bake-and-give loaf pans I received from King Arthur Flour they made a wonderful gifts for tow of my friends.

Cream cheese dried fruit bread

Yields 3 mini loaves

Sweet,soft and brioche like fluffy bread made with cream cheese and packed with dried fruit.

20 minPrep Time

30 minCook Time

2 hr, 30 Total Time

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup (30 grams) King Arthur bread flour
  • 1/3 cup (80 ml) lukewarm water
  • 2 tsp dry yeast
  • 2 oz (56 grams) room temperature cream cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup (50 grams) sugar
  • 2/3 cup King Arthur dried fruit blend
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3 cups (360 grams) King Arthur bread flour
  • 2/3 cup lukewarm water
  • 2 tbsp butter (for brushing)
  • powder sugar

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl add 1/4 cup bread flour, 1/3 cup lukewarm water and the yeast. Mix to combine and leave at room temperature for about 5 minutes until the mixture foams and it's almost double in volume.
  2. Add the cream cheese, egg, sugar, salt and dried fruit.
  3. With the dough hook on start mixing adding the remaining water and slowly the remaining 3 cups of bread flour.
  4. When all the flour is added increase the mixer speed to medium and let it knead the dough for 2-3 minutes. The dough should be soft and elastic and cleans itself from the sides of the bowl.
  5. With greased hands take the dough out and place it into a greased bowl. Cover with plastic foil and leave at room temperature for about 1 hour until doubled in volume.
  6. When risen, divide the dough in three, shape each piece into a log and place the mini-loaves into 3 greased paper baking pans.
  7. Cover again with plastic wrap and leave to rise for 25-30 more minutes.
  8. In the meantime, heat the oven to 375F.
  9. Bake the loaves for about 30 minutes or until the smell of fresh break is talking over your kitchen.
  10. As soon as you remove the loaves form the oven brush them with butter.
  11. Leave to cool before dusting with powder sugar.
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The giveaway is sponsored by King Arthur Flour. I’ve received free products to use for my holiday baking but the opinions are all mine.

The giveaway is open until December 25th at 11:59 p.m. EST. The giveaway is only open to U.S. residents. Be sure a valid email address is included with your mandatory comment. Winner will be announced on this post. I will email the winner and if the winner doesn’t respond in 48 hours, a new winner will be chosen. Good luck!

Sending love your way,
Roxana

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Filed Under: Bread and quick bread, Christmas, Holiday, Recipe Tagged With: bread, bread flour, Bread Recipes, brioche, Christmas Bread, cream cheese, Cream Cheese Bread, dried fruit, Dried Fruit Bread, flour, Fruit Bread Recipe, holiday, Holiday Bread, Sweet Bread, yeast

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Roxana has a passion for all things food, a sweet tooth that can’t be tamed and a severe case of the wanderlust
With an audience in search for real food and no fuss recipes, I make midweek meals exciting sharing approachable recipes, both sweet and savory, that taste completely sinful.

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  1. Hanaa says

    December 16, 2012 at 8:59 am

    This bread looks super fluffy indeed. I would really like to try it. Is the recipe the same as your Cheese Buns minus the other cheeses? Thanks!
    Reply
  2. Hanaa says

    December 16, 2012 at 9:02 am

    Never mind. I just saw the recipe, which didn't appear visible earlier. Will try this soon. Yum!!
    Reply
    • Roxana says

      December 16, 2012 at 9:15 am

      Hi Hanna, I had some technical problems earlier with the recipe form showing up. It's solved now. Anyhow I just saw you're having a monthly baking challenge on your blog. What book do you have in mind for 2013? I'd love to join you! Roxana
      Reply
      • Hanaa says

        December 16, 2012 at 9:58 am

        Hi Roxana, Thanks for letting me know about the technical glitch. I started to think that it was simply too early and that I hadn't fully woken up yet, haha. Yes, my group ABC is a monthly baking group. You're going to love it. For a little twist, we chose a recipe website this time instead of a book. We're baking from www.KingArthurFlour.com!!! Isn't that exciting? I love their products and their recipes, so this is perfect! I'm actually in the process of updating the ABC blog and posting the first 2-3 recipes for 2013. Stay tuned! In the meantime, I'm sending you the ABC badge and I will also add you to the blog roll. Unless you tell me otherwise, I will assume you're "in" :o) We love having you. I really like your blog! Can't wait to make the Cream Cheese Dried Fruit Bread. I love fluffy bread and so does my husband. Happy baking! Hanaa HanaasKitchen.blogspot.com www.facebook.com/HanaasKitchen www.twitter.com/HanaasKitchen
        Reply
  3. Anne says

    December 16, 2012 at 9:17 am

    For quick breads, banana bread is a favorite. For yeast breads, my favorite is potato bread, although I make rye bread more often.
    Reply
  4. The Mom Chef says

    December 16, 2012 at 9:37 am

    I'm your friend, right? Just sayin'. You have all those loves of bread sitting there. :) My favorite yeast bread is honey wheat but I could easily eat a loaf of that gorgeous bread up there.
    Reply
    • Roxana says

      December 26, 2012 at 8:54 am

      Good morning Christiane! Congratulations! You're the winner to the King Arthur Giveaway! Please send me an email with your address. Yay! So happy the flour it will be in good hands!
      Reply
      • The Mom Chef says

        December 26, 2012 at 9:48 am

        Thank you, thank you, thank you! I've never baked with King Arthur so I'm very, very excited about this.
        Reply
  5. Norma says

    December 16, 2012 at 10:11 am

    My favorite bread to make is a no-knead bread that is baked in a cast iron dutch oven. It has a crunchy crust, but a soft, delicious interior. My husband loves this bread! And King Arthur bread flour would be perfect for it!
    Reply
  6. Terri C says

    December 16, 2012 at 10:24 am

    My favorite bread to make is anything with yeast in it! Dilly bread, potatoe bread, cinnamon rolls. Make a lot of bread!
    Reply
  7. kesha says

    December 16, 2012 at 11:15 am

    My favorite bread to make at home is cinnamon rolls. I know it is not really a bread, but it is so yummy and my whole family loves them.
    Reply
  8. Skylar S says

    December 16, 2012 at 11:40 am

    Love to make Stollen at the holidays.
    Reply
  9. Elissa says

    December 16, 2012 at 11:41 am

    I used King Arthur flour yesterday when I made homemade pizza dough. I love it!
    Reply
  10. Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

    December 16, 2012 at 11:55 am

    I make a lot of different kinds of bread but the simple sourdough is always a huge hit.
    Reply
  11. Kathleen Kelly says

    December 16, 2012 at 12:37 pm

    I have a bread machine that I use a lot..I can no longer mix the bread by hand but I try all different ones, never the same..my husband is going through chemo right now and he has no appetite so I try to find recipes that will tempt him...this looks like a great recipe..we both love fruit filled breads. I wonder if I can adapt this for the bread machine...
    Reply
  12. Laura (Tutti Dolci) says

    December 16, 2012 at 5:57 pm

    This bread looks so good, Roxana! I can't wait to try it. I love making cinnamon rolls.
    Reply
  13. Winston says

    December 16, 2012 at 7:04 pm

    I just make crusty white breads for sandwiches, now.
    Reply
  14. Julia says

    December 16, 2012 at 9:09 pm

    Yay for homemade bread!
    Reply
  15. Suzanne Perazzini says

    December 16, 2012 at 9:57 pm

    I have always loved dried fruit breads. They take me back to my childhood when my grandmother often made them. But there was no cream cheese in them. That sounds delicious.
    Reply
  16. Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says

    December 16, 2012 at 10:03 pm

    I love making rolls!!
    Reply
  17. Emmelle says

    December 17, 2012 at 3:39 am

    My favorite bread to make at home is garlic herb cheese bread but I have added this to my must make list. Sounds delicious!
    Reply
  18. Valerie says

    December 17, 2012 at 11:47 am

    My favourite bread is definitely monkey bread. :)
    Reply
  19. Deborah says

    December 17, 2012 at 2:01 pm

    I make a light wheat bread every few days at home. This bread of yours looks yummy; I'm going to try it.
    Reply
  20. Teresa @ Working Traveling Mom says

    December 17, 2012 at 2:13 pm

    Chocolate chip banana bread!
    Reply
  21. Erin @ Dinners, Dishes and Desserts says

    December 17, 2012 at 2:51 pm

    Your bread looks so soft and light! I love making focaccia bread at home (made some yesterday)
    Reply
  22. RavieNomNoms says

    December 17, 2012 at 3:56 pm

    This looks SOOO incredibly addicting. WOW!
    Reply
  23. Sue V. says

    December 17, 2012 at 4:38 pm

    This recipe looks yummy!! I love King Arthur products.
    Reply
  24. cakewhiz says

    December 17, 2012 at 10:21 pm

    your breads always leave my jaw open in awe. this bread looks soooooo fluffy!
    Reply
  25. susansmith says

    December 17, 2012 at 10:34 pm

    It look so delicious.Love it very much.Perfect for the holidays!!!
    Reply
  26. Nikki says

    December 18, 2012 at 12:58 am

    I love making Italian bread!
    Reply
  27. Jolie Brown says

    December 18, 2012 at 10:12 am

    My favorite bread to make at home is pizza dough!
    Reply
  28. Michele says

    December 18, 2012 at 10:48 am

    A question - do you think I could make this bread in the new breadmaker that I got for Christmas?! (I was told to open it early and did so happily! No peeking here!)
    Reply
    • Roxana says

      December 18, 2012 at 11:26 am

      Hi Michele, I have never used a bread machine. I'm pretty sure you can make it in the breadmachine, just follow the instruction for your breadmachine. Roxana
      Reply
  29. Nicole says

    December 18, 2012 at 11:08 am

    I'm dying to try your recipe with King Arthur Flour! Cream cheese, fruit and bread? How could you go wrong?! And when you add King Arthur Flour to that mix, the outcome is bound to be amazing! :)
    Reply
    • Nicole says

      December 18, 2012 at 11:10 am

      PS my favorite bread ever has got to be a fresh warm loaf of banana nut bread! :)
      Reply
  30. valerie says

    December 18, 2012 at 7:45 pm

    pumpkin bread with chocolate chips
    Reply
  31. Barb says

    December 18, 2012 at 11:06 pm

    Italian bread is my favorite!
    Reply
  32. laurie p says

    December 18, 2012 at 11:22 pm

    GF buttermilk bread, or to give as gifts to our neighbors this Christmas we are making no-knead artisan bread in 5 minutes
    Reply
  33. Jamie says

    December 19, 2012 at 2:41 pm

    I love the texture of this bread and the dried fruit certainly makes it festive! I must try it!
    Reply
  34. rachel says

    December 19, 2012 at 3:44 pm

    Chai banana bread!
    Reply
  35. Jacqueline says

    December 20, 2012 at 12:19 am

    Can I use whole wheat pastry flour or AP flour instead? This bread looks absolutely amazing!
    Reply
    • Roxana says

      December 20, 2012 at 6:14 am

      Hi Jacqueline, You can use all purpose flour, you might have to add a little bit more water, depending on your flour. Roxana
      Reply
  36. Cindy Brickley says

    December 20, 2012 at 5:59 am

    I make a lot of different kinds of breads often, my favorite is Jalapeno Cheddar Cheese and Garlic Loaf. This bread is to die for and I would love to win so I can lots more. cjbrick@ymail.com
    Reply
  37. erin m. says

    December 20, 2012 at 12:24 pm

    I've never met a bread I didn't like!
    Reply
  38. Carolina Chirichella Brody says

    December 20, 2012 at 5:35 pm

    This looks so delicious, will have to try these recipes soon!!
    Reply
  39. Hillarey Tulip says

    December 20, 2012 at 6:07 pm

    I just love your recipes!!! I love king Arthur flour.
    Reply
  40. JenniferB says

    December 20, 2012 at 11:01 pm

    I love yeast rolls
    Reply
  41. Julie says

    December 21, 2012 at 11:56 am

    Admittedly I am not the most proficient bread/bun baker but I love to make Gouda cheese buns, cinnamon buns and dinner rolls.
    Reply
  42. Lisa {AuthenticSuburbanGourmet} says

    December 21, 2012 at 2:09 pm

    You make the BEST breads! Your house I bet always smells like a bakery which I am sure makes your family smile along with the neighbors!
    Reply
  43. manda kay says

    December 22, 2012 at 1:05 pm

    Artisan Bread!
    Reply
  44. rosemary says

    December 23, 2012 at 3:08 pm

    I actually love quick breads as you can have them any time of the day and they are so easy! I am a huge fan of King Arthur Flour and use many of their products Thank you and Merry Christmas www.nycstylelittlecannoli.com
    Reply
  45. Amy Z. says

    December 23, 2012 at 3:27 pm

    Love making banana bread!
    Reply
  46. Magic of Spice says

    December 23, 2012 at 4:53 pm

    What a lovely holiday loaf! And I love your cutting board!
    Reply
  47. Paulette says

    December 23, 2012 at 6:33 pm

    my favorite is a seedy oatmeal bread....use it daily for sandwiches
    Reply
  48. Tami Sullivan says

    December 23, 2012 at 7:15 pm

    I just love homemade bread its the best any kind
    Reply
  49. Jeffrey says

    December 23, 2012 at 7:15 pm

    I like making sourdough with my KAF starter. It also makes great soft pretzels.
    Reply
  50. SandyN says

    December 23, 2012 at 8:02 pm

    I love to make Almond Poppy Seed Bread!
    Reply
  51. Meghan Finley says

    December 23, 2012 at 11:34 pm

    I love herb bread
    Reply
  52. Judy G says

    December 24, 2012 at 7:32 am

    My favorite bread to make is called Butcha,it is a Bohemian Bread that is similar to most Xmas Breads. Has raisins in it and it is devine toasted.
    Reply
  53. Tammy Northrup says

    December 24, 2012 at 11:41 pm

    Zucchini and pumpkin are our favorites.
    Reply
  54. Katie Clark says

    December 26, 2012 at 1:27 am

    I love to make pumpkin bread!
    Reply
  55. Lora @cakeduchess says

    December 28, 2012 at 10:50 pm

    I've wanted to bake all your holiday breads you've shared...I can't get enough of them. This is a beauty, Roxy!
    Reply
  56. Amy S. says

    June 30, 2014 at 9:26 am

    Roxana- Is the yeast instant or regular? And will this recipe work as one or two larger loaves? I am trying to closely duplicate a break bread recipe from Publix that has dried fruits and walnuts and keep a similar texture. Thank you, Amy
    Reply
    • Roxana says

      June 30, 2014 at 7:38 pm

      Hi Amy, Most of the recipes, unless otherwise specified, use active dry yeast. To make two large loaves, you'll have to double the recipe and follow the directions, keeping in mind it will take longer for the dough to double in volume
      Reply
  57. Andrea says

    October 22, 2015 at 5:14 pm

    What a fantastic recipe. Made it 2 days ago and it went down a storm in my house. Not too sweet or dry, just right, so thank you.
    Reply
  58. Karen says

    February 5, 2016 at 4:05 pm

    Roxanna, If I wanted to make this in a 9x5 inch pan, how long would it bake? This looks great!
    Reply
    • Roxana says

      February 10, 2016 at 11:29 am

      Hi Karen, I would start with 40 minutes and go from there. When a bread is fully baked, the smell coming from the oven is intoxicating. Because I have not baked this in a regular loaf pan I can not tell you for sure how many minutes. Happy baking, Roxana
      Reply

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