Peaches & Cream Cheese Loaf is a soft, bakery-style quick bread that brings together juicy peaches and a rich, creamy ribbon of sweetened cream cheese. It’s tender, lightly sweet, and comforting—the kind of loaf that feels perfect for summer mornings, afternoon coffee, or an easy dessert that doesn’t need frosting.
What makes this loaf special is the contrast: moist peach-studded cake with a smooth, cheesecake-like center. Simple ingredients, familiar flavors, and a result that feels a little bit fancy without any extra effort.
Yield and Timing
This recipe makes 1 standard loaf (8–10 slices).
Prep time is 15 minutes, with 55–60 minutes of baking time.
Ingredients
For the loaf:
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 cup peaches, peeled and diced (fresh or canned, well drained)
For the cream cheese layer:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Preparation
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla. Mix in the sour cream until smooth.
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients just until combined. Gently fold in the diced peaches.
In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
Pour half of the peach batter into the prepared loaf pan. Spoon the cream cheese mixture evenly over the batter. Top with the remaining peach batter and gently spread to cover.
Baking
Bake for 55–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean (a little cream cheese on the toothpick is okay). If the top browns too quickly, loosely tent with foil during the last 10–15 minutes.
Let the loaf cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Serving Suggestions
Slice and serve plain, dusted lightly with powdered sugar, or with a cup of coffee or tea. This loaf is wonderful slightly chilled, which helps the cream cheese layer set beautifully.
Storage and Freezing
Store the loaf tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
It can also be frozen (whole or sliced) for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
Why This Loaf Is a Favorite
Peaches & Cream Cheese Loaf is soft, moist, and perfectly balanced—sweet fruit, creamy filling, and tender cake in every slice. It’s simple enough for everyday baking but special enough to share, making it a recipe you’ll come back to again and again.
Enjoy !!!
