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Blueberry Cream Cheese Bread

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Blueberry Cream Cheese Bread

 Description

This Blueberry Cream Cheese Bread is soft, moist, and bursting with juicy blueberries, layered with a rich, creamy cheesecake swirl. It’s the perfect balance of sweet and tangy, with a golden, slightly crisp top and a tender, bakery-style texture inside. Ideal for breakfast, brunch, or dessert!

 Ingredients

For the Bread Batter:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1½ cups fresh blueberries (or frozen, lightly floured)

For the Cream Cheese Filling:

  • 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese (softened)
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Prep Oven

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Grease and line a loaf pan.

2. Make Batter

  • In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy.
  • Add eggs and vanilla, then mix well.
  • Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk.
  • Gently fold in blueberries.

3. Make Cream Cheese Layer

  • Beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth.

4. Assemble

  • Pour half the batter into the pan.
  • Add cream cheese mixture.
  • Top with remaining batter.
  • Swirl lightly with a knife.

5. Bake

  • Bake for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

6. Cool & Serve

  • Let cool completely before slicing.

 Tips

  • Toss blueberries in flour to prevent sinking 🫐
  • Don’t overmix batter for a soft texture
  • Use room temperature ingredients for best results
  • Add a sugar crumble topping for extra crunch

 Notes

  • Frozen blueberries work—don’t thaw before using
  • Bread gets even better the next day
  • Store tightly covered to maintain moisture

 Servings

  • Serves: 8–10 slices

Nutritional Information (per slice, approx.)

  • Calories: 280
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Fat: 14g
  • Fiber: 1g

 Benefits

  • Rich in antioxidants from blueberries
  • Great for breakfast or snack
  • Homemade and preservative-free
  • Comforting and satisfying treat

Q&A

Q: Can I use frozen blueberries?
A: Yes, just use them straight from frozen.

Q: Why is my bread dense?
A: Overmixing can cause this—mix gently.

Q: How do I store it?
A: Keep in fridge up to 4 days due to cream cheese.

Q: Can I freeze it?
A: Yes, wrap slices and freeze up to 2 months.

Q: Can I make muffins instead?
A: Absolutely! Adjust baking time to 20–25 minutes.

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