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Cranberry Banana Bread with White Chocolate Glaze and Pistachios Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings

Description

This Cranberry Banana Bread is a moist and flavorful loaf combining the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with the tart burst of fresh cranberries. Topped with a luscious white chocolate glaze and crunchy pistachios, this bread is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a delightful snack. The recipe features a tender crumb with hints of cinnamon and a balance of sweet and tangy flavors that make it irresistible.

Ingredients

Banana Bread

  • 1¾ cups mashed bananas (~5 large bananas)
  • ⅓ cup sour cream (room temperature)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • ⅓ cup light brown sugar (packed)
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1½ cups whole cranberries (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 tablespoon flour (for tossing cranberries)

White Chocolate Glaze

  • 2 oz white chocolate (chopped)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup heavy whipping cream (plus 1 additional teaspoon as needed)
  • Pistachios (finely chopped, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Pan: Preheat the oven to 350℉. Grease and line a 9×5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving overhangs perpendicular to the long side for easy removal.
  2. Mash Bananas: Mash the bananas using a fork, leaving some small chunks for texture. Combine with sour cream and vanilla extract in a bowl and set aside.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a separate large bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  4. Add Eggs and Banana Mixture: Add eggs one at a time to the creamed butter and sugar, mixing until incorporated. Then mix in the banana, sour cream, and vanilla mixture thoroughly.
  5. Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, kosher salt, and ground cinnamon in another bowl.
  6. Combine Mixtures: Fold the dry ingredients gently into the wet ingredients using a rubber spatula until just combined to avoid overmixing.
  7. Prepare Cranberries: Toss the whole cranberries with 1 tablespoon of flour to prevent them from sinking in the batter. Fold the cranberries into the batter.
  8. Bake the Bread: Spread the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until the loaf pulls slightly from the edges and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs. If the top browns too quickly, tent loosely with foil.
  9. Cool: Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then lift it out using the parchment paper sling and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Melt White Chocolate: Chop the white chocolate and place it in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until fully melted. Let cool slightly.
  11. Prepare Glaze: In a bowl, combine melted white chocolate, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and 1 tablespoon of heavy cream. Mix well. If needed, add up to an additional teaspoon of heavy cream until the glaze reaches a thick but pourable consistency.
  12. Glaze the Bread: Pour the glaze slowly over the center of the completely cooled loaf, allowing it to spread but not drip off the edges.
  13. Garnish and Set: Sprinkle finely chopped pistachios over the glaze. Let the glaze set for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Room temperature ingredients ensure better mixing and texture.
  • Tossing cranberries with flour helps prevent them from sinking to the bottom of the bread.
  • If using frozen cranberries, do not thaw them before adding to the batter to avoid excess moisture.
  • Adjust glaze thickness by adding small amounts of heavy cream cautiously.
  • Leftover bread can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 70 minutes
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://sarabaking.com/cranberry-banana-bread-with-white-chocolate-glaze-and-pistachios-recipe/