Description
This decadent Blueberry Cream Cheese Bread is a delightful combination of moist, fluffy bread with sweet blueberries and creamy, tangy cream cheese swirled throughout. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack, this bread is guaranteed to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
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For the Bread:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream or plain yogurt
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries (if using frozen, don’t thaw)
For the Cream Cheese Swirl:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Optional Topping:
- 1 tablespoon coarse sugar for sprinkling on top before baking
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients alternately with the sour cream, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in the blueberries. Be careful not to overmix, as this could break the berries.
- In a separate bowl, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the batter, then top with the remaining batter. Use a knife or skewer to swirl the cream cheese mixture into the batter.
- Sprinkle the optional coarse sugar over the top for a sweet finish.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few crumbs.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- If using frozen blueberries, they might release more juice during baking, which could affect the texture of the bread.
- For an extra burst of flavor, you can add a teaspoon of lemon zest to the batter or cream cheese swirl.
- This bread freezes well. Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and foil to store for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250-300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg