Ah, now we’re talking—a sweet, slightly tangy, soft bread studded with juicy blueberries and swirled with creamy cheesecake filling. 😋 Here’s a clear and delicious way to make Blueberry Cream Cheese Bread:
Ingredients
For the Cream Cheese Filling:
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Bread:
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup (150 g) sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup (120 ml) milk
- 1½ cups (225 g) fresh or frozen blueberries
Optional Glaze:
- ½ cup (60 g) powdered sugar
- 1–2 tsp milk
Instructions
- Preheat & Prep:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper. - Make Cream Cheese Filling:
In a bowl, mix cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Set aside. - Mix Dry Ingredients:
In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. - Cream Butter & Sugar:
In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla. - Combine Wet & Dry:
Add flour mixture alternately with milk, mixing gently after each addition. Don’t overmix. - Fold in Blueberries:
Gently fold blueberries into the batter. If using frozen, toss them in a teaspoon of flour first to prevent sinking. - Layer the Bread:
Pour half the batter into the pan. Spread cream cheese filling evenly over it. Top with remaining batter. You can swirl slightly with a knife for a marbled effect. - Bake:
Bake 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. If the top browns too quickly, cover loosely with foil. - Cool & Glaze:
Let cool in pan 15 min, then transfer to a wire rack. If desired, drizzle with a simple glaze made from powdered sugar and milk.
💡 Tips:
- For extra flavor, add a teaspoon of lemon zest to the batter—it pairs wonderfully with blueberries.
- Serve slightly warm for a soft, melty cream cheese center.
If you want, I can also give you a quick version that uses one bowl and takes under an hour—perfect for when you’re craving that creamy blueberry goodness ASAP.
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