Here’s a complete guide for making Blueberry Cream Cheese Bread, a sweet, moist, and fruity quick bread perfect for breakfast or dessert:
Ingredients
For the bread:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream or plain yogurt
- 1–1½ cups fresh or frozen blueberries (do not thaw frozen)
For the cream cheese swirl:
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional topping:
- 2 tablespoons coarse sugar or streusel topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Make the cream cheese filling:
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Set aside.
- Prepare the bread batter:
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.
- Mix in sour cream/yogurt.
- Gradually fold in dry ingredients until just combined.
- Gently fold in blueberries, being careful not to crush them.
- Assemble the bread:
- Pour half the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over the batter.
- Top with the remaining batter, smoothing the top.
- Sprinkle optional coarse sugar or streusel topping.
- Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tips for Perfect Blueberry Cream Cheese Bread
- Prevent sinking blueberries: Toss blueberries in a teaspoon of flour before folding into the batter.
- Frozen blueberries: Use straight from the freezer to prevent color bleeding.
- Moist bread: Do not overmix the batter; fold ingredients gently.
- Swirl effect: Use a knife to lightly swirl the cream cheese layer for a marbled look.
💡 Serving Suggestion:
- Serve slices plain, or with a drizzle of lemon glaze for extra zing.
- Pairs beautifully with morning coffee or afternoon tea.
If you want, I can also provide a quick 1-bowl version that’s even easier and just as moist and flavorful—perfect for beginners.
Do you want me to give that version?
