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    Published: Nov 27, 2021 · Modified: Oct 15, 2024 by Fanciful Eats· 2 Comments

    White Chocolate Cranberry Bread with Sugared Cranberries

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    This white chocolate cranberry bread is studded with tart cranberries and melty white chocolate chips, then drizzled with a classic vanilla glaze. All of which is topped with sugared cranberries. It’s the perfect holiday dessert recipe!

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    White chocolate cranberry bread

    White Chocolate Cranberry Bread

    We’re officially in the holiday season, so that means lots of baking and time spent in the kitchen! And this white chocolate cranberry bread is just the thing to bake this season. It’s filled with cranberries, white chocolate chips, and has a hint of citrus. We wanted to add a little extra something to an otherwise regular cranberry bread, so we added vanilla glaze and sugared cranberries on top. The glaze adds a touch of sweetness while the cranberries add that extra pop of sweet and sour. Plus, they look like snowy ornaments which is why this is such a great holiday dessert recipe!

    White chocolate cranberry bread

    Ingredients

    • All-Purpose Flour: You’ll need 210 g (1 ¾ cup) of unbleached all-purpose flour. If you’re using cups, please be sure to use the spoon and level method for measuring.
    • Leaveners: We use both baking soda and baking powder in this recipe.
    • Salt: This helps to enhance the other flavors.
    • Granulated Sugar: You’ll need 200 g (1 cup) for the cranberry bread itself, plus a bit more for the sugared cranberries.
    • Orange Zest: This adds a bit of extra flavor and compliments the cranberries. 1 tbsp per cup is all you need to make orange sugar.
    • Unsalted Butter: This helps to add a bit of moisture and flavor to the bread.
    • Milk: A few tbsp of milk helps to thin out the batter just a bit.
    • Greek Yogurt: This gives the cranberry bread a moist, fluffy interior.
    • Eggs: You’ll need 2 large room temperature eggs. If you’re in a pinch, you can place them in a bowl of warm water for 5 minutes before using.
    • Extracts: Both vanilla and almond extract are used in this cranberry bread. Vanilla is a classic flavor whereas the almond extract makes it taste like it came from a bakery!
    • Cranberries: One of the main flavors of this recipe. You’ll need plenty for the inside and the topping.
    • White Chocolate Chips: You’ll need 90 g (½ cup).
    • Powdered Sugar: This is the base of the vanilla glaze for the top.
    Ingredients for white chocolate cranberry bread
    White chocolate cranberry bread fresh out of the oven

    The Perfect Topping for This White Chocolate Cranberry Bread

    We wanted to make this white chocolate cranberry bread a little more festive, so we added sugared cranberries on top! They have the perfect blend of sweet and sour, as well as a bit of added texture and crunch. They’re easy to make and can be made while the cranberry bread is in the oven. Add them to any holiday dessert recipe for a bit of festive flair!

    Sugared cranberries

    FAQ

    Can I use sour cream instead of Greek yogurt?

    Yes! Sour cream will work just as nice for this cranberry bread recipe.

    What loaf pan are you using?

    For this recipe, we used the Nordic Ware Fluted Loaf Pan.

    Special Tools/Equipment

    – 9×5″ loaf pan

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    White chocolate cranberry bread

    A Few Tips

    • Accurately measure your flour. I know we stress this a lot, but it’s very important particularly for baking recipes. Plus, we make all our baking recipes using grams. While most of the other ingredients are fine using either measurement, flour can be very finicky. That’s why it’s important to use the spoon and level method if you don’t have a kitchen scale on hand. Otherwise, grams are your best bet when baking.
    • Make sure your ingredients are room temperature. This is especially important for recipes like this one that use melted butter. If your other ingredients are cold when you add them, it could shock the butter and harden it in the batter.
    • Use parchment paper for for easier lifting. If you’re using a standard loaf pan, we recommend creating a sling using parchment paper. Simply spray the inside with nonstick spray and line with parchment paper leaving a few inches of overhang. This will allow you to easily lift the cranberry bread out of the pan.
    • Make the sugared cranberries while the cranberry bread is in the oven. If you like to make the most of your time, start the cranberries while the bread is baking. While they’re easy to make, they take a little while because of the dry time.

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    White Chocolate Cranberry Bread with Sugared Cranberries

    Author: Celeste
    This white chocolate cranberry bread is studded with tart cranberries and melty white chocolate chips, then drizzled with a classic vanilla glaze. All of which is topped with sugared cranberries. It's the perfect holiday dessert recipe!
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    Prep Time 1 hour hr
    Cook Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 2 hours hrs 15 minutes mins
    Course Cake
    Cuisine American
    Servings 9 slices

    Equipment

    • 9×5-inch (23×13 cm) Loaf Pan

    Ingredients
     

    For the White Chocolate Cranberry Bread:

    • 210 g (1 ¾ cups) all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
    • 1 tsp baking powder
    • ½ tsp baking soda
    • ½ tsp fine sea salt
    • 200 g (1 cup) granulated sugar
    • 1 tbsp orange zest
    • 113 g (½ cup) unsalted butter melted
    • 2 tbsp milk
    • 120 g (½ cup) plain full-fat Greek yogurt room temperature
    • 2 large eggs room temperature
    • ½ tsp pure almond extract
    • ½ tsp pure vanilla extract
    • 90 g (¾ cup) cranberries
    • 90 g (½ cup) white chocolate chips

    For the Sugared Cranberries:

    • 120 g (1 cup) cranberries
    • 100 g (½ cup) granulated sugar divided
    • 60 ml (¼ cup) water

    For the Glaze:

    • 60 g (½ cup) powdered sugar spooned and leveled
    • 1-2 tbsp milk
    • ¼ tsp pure vanilla extract
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    Instructions

    For the White Chocolate Cranberry Bread:

    • Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 9×5-inch (23×13 cm) loaf pan and line with parchment paper, leaving a few inches of overhang.*
    • In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
    • In a large bowl, massage the sugar and orange zest together with clean hands until there are no white patches of sugar left. Doing this releases the natural oils in the zest which transfer flavor into the sugar.
    • Add the melted butter, milk, Greek yogurt, eggs, almond extract, and vanilla extract. Whisk until fully combined.
    • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and fold everything with a flexible spatula until almost combined. There should be a few streaks of flour left.
    • Fold in the cranberries and white chocolate chips until just combined. Be careful not to over mix.
    • Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan, smoothing out the top. Bake for 40-50 minutes or until a cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean. If you notice the top browning too much, place a tent of foil over the top to prevent extra browning.*
    • Remove from the oven and cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

    For the Sugared Cranberries:

    • While the cranberry bread is baking, combine 50 g (¼ cup) of the sugar with the water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar has dissolved (2-3 minutes).  Remove from the heat to cool completely (10 minutes).
    • Once the sugar syrup has cooled, toss in the cranberries until fully coated with the syrup. Using a slotted spoon, fish out the cranberries and place them over a wire rack set over a baking sheet to dry. Dry for 45 minutes.
    • In a shallow bowl, add the remaining 50 g (¼ cup) of sugar, tossing the cranberries around until evenly coated. Place back over the wire rack to dry for an additional 45 minutes.

    For the Glaze:

    • In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and drizzly.
    • Pour over the cooled cake and top with the sugared cranberries.

    Notes

    • Loaf Pan: If you’re using the same loaf pan we are, there’s no need to use parchment paper. Just be sure the pan is well greased before pouring in your batter.
    • Prevent Over Browning: I placed a tent of foil over the bread about halfway through baking. If it’s still too pale this stage, let it bake a little longer before placing the foil on top.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1 slice | Calories: 421kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 15g | Sodium: 270mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 48g
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was by leaving a comment down below!

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    1. Scott Sletten says

      May 19, 2023 at 10:33 am

      Instead of using milk in the recipe could you use the juice from the orange ! Also I would add orange zest to the sugar to before coating the cranberries ! Like you did for the bread 🤣

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      • fancifuleats says

        May 23, 2023 at 11:53 pm

        Absolutely! It’s only 2 tbsp of milk so it shouldn’t alter the recipe too much if using orange juice instead. And great idea for adding zest to the sugared cranberries!

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