ZUCCHINI-PISTACHIO-CHERRY QUICK BREAD WITH CREAM CHEESE GLAZE

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Spread a cream cheese glaze over this zucchini bread filled with toasted pistachios and dried cherries.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 2h45m

Yield 1 regular loaf or 3 mini loaves

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/2 cup melted unsalted butter or vegetable oil, plus more melted butter, for the pan
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 cup dried cherries
3/4 cup chopped toasted pistachios
1/2 cup plain yogurt or sour cream
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon grated lemon or orange zest, optional
1 cup shredded zucchini, excess moisture squeezed out
1 cup confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons cream cheese, at room temperature
2 tablespoons milk
1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • For the quick bread: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly brush one 9-by-5-by-3-inch loaf pan or three 6-by-3-by-2-inch mini loaf pans with melted butter and set aside.
  • Combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, baking soda, cinnamon and nutmeg in a medium bowl. Add the dried cherries and pistachios and toss together. Set aside.
  • Whisk together the melted butter, yogurt, vanilla extract, eggs and grated zest if using in a small bowl. Stir in the shredded zucchini. Fold this mixture into the flour mixture until just incorporated.
  • Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan(s). Tap the bottom on a hard surface a few times and smooth the top. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 55 to 60 minutes for the regular loaf and 35 to 40 minutes for the minis. Transfer to a wire rack to cool for 30 minutes, then turn the bread out and let cool completely on the rack.
  • For the cream cheese glaze: Whisk together the confectioners' sugar, cream cheese, milk and vanilla extract in a small bowl.
  • Pour the glaze over the bread and allow to set at room temperature, 15 to 20 minutes. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

SKULLY-THE GAMER
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! This bread is delicious and it's a great way to use up summer zucchini.


Naiz ali Domki
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This bread is the perfect balance of moist and fluffy. The cream cheese glaze is a great addition.


Md Rabbe
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I'm not a big fan of zucchini bread, but this one is really good! The pistachios and cherries add a nice flavor.


Petrus Nghidishange
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This bread is so easy to make and it's a great way to use up extra zucchini. I highly recommend it!


Maja Messina
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I've made this bread several times and it always turns out great. It's a favorite of my family and friends.


Dustin Collins
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This is one of the best zucchini breads I've ever had! The cream cheese glaze is the perfect finishing touch.


Norm Price
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I made this bread for my family and they loved it! It's a great way to use up summer zucchini.


Bari King
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This bread is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


zeljko janjic
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I'm not a big fan of zucchini, but this bread is delicious! The pistachios and cherries add a nice sweetness and crunch.


Mss Jannat
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This bread is so moist and flavorful! I love the combination of zucchini, pistachios, and cherries.


Jose Otero
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I added some chopped walnuts to the batter and it turned out great! This bread is very versatile.


Bronx Carol Show
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This bread is a great way to use up summer zucchini. It's also a delicious and healthy snack.


Sunny Agbi
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I followed the recipe exactly and the bread came out dense and dry. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Gemma Jones
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This bread is so easy to make and it turned out perfectly! I will definitely be making it again.


X_16 behroz
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I made this bread for a brunch party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination of zucchini, pistachios, and cherries.


adam sheikh
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This zucchini pistachio cherry quick bread is so moist and delicious! The cream cheese glaze is the perfect finishing touch.