Like a good procrastinator, I’m still looking for holiday dessert recipes. I haven’t settled on one yet but this cherries and cream quick bread is a top contender. It looks beautiful and easy to make, plus I love anything with cherries on top. Recipe and image via Bakers Royale.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons Clabber Girl Baking Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 8-oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons light olive oil
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 cup dried sour cherries
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
- ¼ cup silvered almonds
Glaze:
- 1 cup confectioner sugar
- 2 tablespoon milk
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- ¼ cup chocolate chips, melted
For instructions, click here.