It can be tricky to tell when quick breads with fillings are ready to come out of the oven. For best results, use a digital thermometer and take the loaf out between 200° and 205° degrees. Another trick is to cover the loaf for the last 20 minutes of baking with aluminum foil. This ensures the middle cooks while the top stays golden.
Can I make the cream cheese filling dairy-free or sugar-free?
To make the cream cheese filling dairy-free, use your favorite vegan or dairy-free cream cheese in the same weight amounts. You can also swap out the whole milk for your favorite non-dairy milk. For a bread with less sugar, use 3/4 cup Splenda (or a similar sugar alternative) and 2-1/4 cups regular sugar. For the filling, replace the sugar with 1/4 cup Splenda or another substitute.
Nutrition Facts
1 piece: 189 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 132mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
