Blueberry Cream Cheese Loaf

 

Ingredients for Blueberry Cream Cheese Loaf

For the Loaf Batter

• 2 cups all-purpose flour — Provides structure and body, allowing the loaf to rise while staying tender.
• 1 cup granulated sugar — Adds sweetness and helps create a soft, moist crumb.
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened — Supplies richness and flavor while giving the loaf its buttery texture.
• 2 large eggs, room temperature — Bind ingredients together and add lightness and lift.
• ½ cup milk or sour cream — Enhances moisture; sour cream adds extra tenderness and tang.
• 1½ teaspoons baking powder — Provides the essential rise for a fluffy loaf.
• ½ teaspoon salt — Balances sweetness and intensifies overall flavor.
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract — Adds warm, aromatic depth to the batter.
• 1½ cups fresh or frozen blueberries — The star ingredient, giving sweet bursts of juicy fruit in every bite.

For the Cream Cheese Layer

• 8 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened — Creates a luscious, cheesecake-like ribbon inside the loaf.
• ¼ cup granulated sugar — Sweetens and smooths the cream cheese filling.
• 1 large egg — Helps the filling set into a silky, custard-like layer during baking

Instructions

Proper preparation and gentle mixing are essential for achieving a light, tender crumb. Take your time, follow each step, and avoid overmixing for the best results.

1. Prepare the Pan and Oven

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a standard loaf pan and line it with parchment paper,
allowing a slight overhang on the sides for easy lifting after baking.

2. Make the Cream Cheese Filling

In a medium bowl, beat the **cream cheese, sugar, and egg** until smooth, creamy, and lump-free.
Set aside — this will form the rich, creamy layer inside the loaf.

3. Prepare the Loaf Batter

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the **butter and sugar** until light and fluffy. Add the eggs,
one at a time, mixing until fully incorporated. Stir in the **vanilla extract**.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the **flour, baking powder, and salt**. Add the dry ingredients to the wet
mixture in alternating portions with the **milk or sour cream**, mixing gently until just combined.
Fold in the **blueberries** with a spatula to avoid crushing them.

4. Assemble the Loaf

Spread half of the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan. Spoon the **cream cheese mixture** over the top,
gently spreading it into an even layer. Add the remaining batter over the cream cheese, smoothing the surface.

5. Bake to Perfection

Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted into the loaf (avoiding
the cream cheese layer) comes out clean. Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then lift it out
and cool completely on a wire rack.