For a richer flavor, try using brown butter instead of margarine. If you don't have dates on hand, you can substitute with raisins or other dried fruits. To prevent the fruit from sinking to the bottom of the loaf, toss them with a tablespoon of flour before adding them to the batter.
Apricot Cheese Loaf
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME1 hrs
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs 25 mins
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SERVING12 People
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VIEWS39
This Apricot Cheese Loaf is a delightful dance of sweet and tangy flavors, studded with chewy apricots and the subtle richness of cream cheese. Perfectly paired with a cup of tea or coffee, it's a comforting treat for any time of day.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate49 g
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Cholesterol42 mg
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Fiber2 g
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Protein5 g
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Saturated Fat3 g
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Sodium304 mg
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Sugar30 g
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Fat7 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
Recipe View Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 9x5x3 inch loaf pan. (5 minutes)
02 Step
Recipe View Pour boiling water over chopped apricots in a small bowl. Let cool completely. (30 minutes)
03 Step
Recipe View In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and chopped dates until well combined. (5 minutes)
04 Step
Recipe View In a large bowl, cream together margarine, cream cheese, and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, until smooth. (7 minutes)
05 Step
Recipe View Stir in the cooled apricots and their soaking water into the creamed mixture. (3 minutes)
06 Step
Recipe View Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just moistened. Be careful not to overmix. (5 minutes)
07 Step
Recipe View Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly. (2 minutes)
08 Step
Recipe View Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. (60 minutes)
09 Step
Recipe View Let the loaf stand in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. (10 minutes)
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Arvid Lind
Jun 21, 2025I made this recipe and it turned out perfectly! The dates add a nice touch of sweetness. My family loved it!
Angie Abshire
Feb 10, 2025Easy to follow recipe with a great result. I added a sprinkle of cinnamon to the flour mixture for a little extra warmth.
Eloy Kub
Jan 11, 2025This loaf is absolutely delicious! The apricots are so tender and the cream cheese adds a lovely tang. I'll definitely be making this again.