Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of fresh blueberries and creamy cream cheese with this irresistible Blueberry Cream Cheese Bread. Perfect for breakfast or as a sweet treat any time of day!
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup milk
Blueberry Mixture:
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries (if frozen, do not thaw)
- 1 tablespoon flour (for tossing blueberries)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Cheese: In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add Sugar and Eggs: Add sugar and beat until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then mix in vanilla.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Gradually add dry ingredients, alternating with milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture.
- Add Blueberries: Toss blueberries with 1 tablespoon flour to prevent sinking, then gently fold into the batter.
- Bake: Pour batter into loaf pan, smooth the top, and bake for 50–60 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a sweeter touch, drizzle with a simple glaze made of powdered sugar and lemon juice.
- Bread can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerated for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
