Description
This Blueberry Cream Cheese Loaf is a soft, buttery quick bread swirled with tangy cream cheese and bursting with juicy blueberries. It’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon treat — tender, moist, and full of flavor in every slice.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup (120ml) milk or buttermilk
- 1 cup (150g) fresh or frozen blueberries (tossed in 1 tbsp flour)
- 4 oz (115g) cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar (for cream cheese layer)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (for cream cheese layer)
- Optional: coarse sugar for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then mix in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add dry ingredients to the butter mixture alternately with milk, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the blueberries coated with flour (this prevents them from sinking).
- In a small bowl, mix cream cheese, 2 tbsp sugar, and 1/2 tsp vanilla until smooth and creamy.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan, then spoon the cream cheese mixture on top and spread gently. Add the remaining batter over it and smooth the top.
- Sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.
- Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen blueberries — if frozen, do not thaw before adding to the batter.
- To add a lemony twist, stir in 1 tbsp lemon zest to the batter.
- This loaf can be stored covered at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerated for up to 5 days.
- For an indulgent version, drizzle with a simple lemon glaze after cooling.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 60 mins
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American