Blueberry Cream Cheese Loaf 🫐🍞
A soft, moist loaf bursting with juicy blueberries and a rich, creamy swirl of sweet cream cheese. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon treat with tea or coffee.
📝 Description
This Blueberry Cream Cheese Loaf is tender and buttery with pockets of fresh blueberries and a luscious cream cheese layer baked right into the center. The sweet-tangy flavor of the berries pairs beautifully with the creamy filling, making every slice irresistibly delicious.
🛒 Ingredients
For the Loaf
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1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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½ teaspoon baking soda
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¼ teaspoon salt
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½ cup unsalted butter, softened
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¾ cup sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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½ cup milk or Greek yogurt
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1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
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1 tablespoon flour (to toss blueberries)
For the Cream Cheese Filling
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8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
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¼ cup sugar
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1 egg
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½ teaspoon vanilla extract
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Oven
Preheat oven to 175°C / 350°F.
Line a 9×5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
2️⃣ Make the Cream Cheese Filling
In a bowl, beat together:
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cream cheese
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sugar
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egg
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vanilla
Mix until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
3️⃣ Make the Batter
In another bowl whisk together:
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flour
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baking powder
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baking soda
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salt
In a separate bowl beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
Stir in vanilla.
Add the dry ingredients alternately with milk/yogurt until just combined.
4️⃣ Add Blueberries
Toss blueberries with 1 tablespoon flour and gently fold them into the batter.
5️⃣ Assemble the Loaf
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Pour half of the batter into the loaf pan.
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Spread the cream cheese filling evenly over it.
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Add the remaining batter on top.
6️⃣ Bake
Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a rack.
🍽️ Tips
✔ Use frozen blueberries without thawing to prevent bleeding.
✔ Add lemon zest for extra brightness.
✔ Sprinkle powdered sugar on top for a bakery-style finish.
❓ Q & A
Q: Can I use frozen blueberries?
Yes! Add them directly from the freezer and coat them with flour first.
Q: How should I store the loaf?
Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Q: Can I freeze it?
Yes. Wrap slices individually and freeze for up to 2 months.
Q: Can I make it healthier?
You can substitute half the flour with whole wheat flour and reduce the sugar slightly.
