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Blueberry Cream Cheese Bread Recipe

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This Blueberry Cream Cheese Bread is a delightful sweet bread featuring burst of fresh blueberries and a rich, creamy cheesecake-inspired filling. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon treat, this moist loaf combines the tartness of berries with a luscious cream cheese swirl, all baked to golden perfection.

Ingredients

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For the Bread:

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup milk (or buttermilk)
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries (tossed in 1 tablespoon flour to prevent sinking)

For the Cream Cheese Filling:

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Bread Batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract. Alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients, and mix just until combined. Gently fold in the blueberries that have been tossed with 1 tablespoon flour to prevent them from sinking.
  2. Make the Cream Cheese Filling: In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract together until smooth and creamy with no lumps.
  3. Assemble the Bread: Pour half of the bread batter into a greased or parchment-lined loaf pan. Spoon the cream cheese filling evenly over the batter layer. Carefully top with the remaining bread batter, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  4. Bake the Bread: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the assembled loaf in the center of the oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean (except for possible cream cheese residue). If the top browns too quickly, tent with foil during the last 15 minutes of baking.
  5. Cool and Serve: Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan on a wire rack for about 15 minutes. Then, remove from the pan and let cool completely before slicing and serving to enjoy the perfect blend of moist blueberry bread and creamy filling.

Notes

  • You can substitute buttermilk for regular milk to add extra tenderness and flavor to the bread.
  • Tossing the blueberries in flour helps prevent them from sinking to the bottom during baking.
  • Ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for a smooth filling without lumps.
  • If you prefer a stronger vanilla flavor, you can add an extra 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
  • Store the bread wrapped tightly in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze slices for longer storage.

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