Peaches & Cream Cheese Loaf

INGREDIENTS :

• 8 oz cream cheese (1 package), softened
• 1/2 cup butter, 1 stick
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1/2 tablespoon lemon zest
• 2 eggs
• 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
• 1 cup milk
• 15 oz can sliced peaches, drained and diced

PREPARATION :

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and grease 1-2 bread loaf pans, recipe yields 1 very large loaf or 2 smaller loaves.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the cream cheese and butter. Add sugar, eggs, and lemon zest and beat until light and fluffy.
3. In a small bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Once thoroughly combined, slowly add the dry ingredients and milk to the wet ingredients and fold in the peaches.
4. Transfer batter to the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-55 minutes for a larger loaf or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Reduce bake time to 45-50 if making 2 loaves.
5. Let cool before slicing.