Caramel Cream Cheese Bread

Caramel cream cheese bread is a moist and sweet quick bread with a creamy filling and a rich caramel swirl. It makes a perfect breakfast treat, snack, or dessert. The soft texture and sweet caramel flavor make it ideal for holidays, brunches, or a comforting homemade gift.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Combines creamy, tangy filling with sweet caramel.

• Easy to make with simple ingredients.

• Stays moist for days, making it perfect for make-ahead baking.

• Great for breakfast, dessert, or holiday gifting.

Ingredients

For the Bread

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

• ½ teaspoon baking soda

• ½ teaspoon salt

• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

• 1 cup sugar

• 2 large eggs

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt

For the Cream Cheese Filling

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened

• ¼ cup sugar

• 1 egg

• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Caramel Swirl

• ½ cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

4. Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.

5. Add sour cream and mix until smooth.

6. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.

7. In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth.

8. Pour half of the bread batter into the prepared pan.

9. Spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the batter.

10. Drizzle half of the caramel sauce over the cream cheese layer.

11. Top with the remaining bread batter and gently swirl with a knife.

12. Drizzle the remaining caramel on top and swirl lightly again.

13. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

14. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips and Variations

• Use homemade salted caramel for a richer flavor.

• Add chopped pecans or walnuts for extra crunch.

• Replace sour cream with full-fat Greek yogurt for a lighter texture.

• Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.

Serving Ideas

Slice and serve this bread warm or at room temperature. Pair it with coffee, tea, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for dessert.

Caramel cream cheese bread is a soft, sweet loaf filled with creamy layers and a swirl of caramel, making it an irresistible treat for any occasion.