Description
This delightful Blueberry Cream Cheese Bread features a tender, moist crumb infused with rich cream cheese and studded with fresh blueberries. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack, this easy-to-make loaf combines the creamy texture of cream cheese with the natural sweetness of blueberries for a flavorful treat that will quickly become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups fresh blueberries, tossed in 1 tablespoon flour
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pans: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9×5-inch loaf pans thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Cream Butter, Cream Cheese, and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter, softened cream cheese, and sugar until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring a fluffy base for your bread.
- Add Vanilla and Eggs: Incorporate the vanilla extract and eggs into the mixture, beating well after each addition to create a well-blended batter.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to the wet ingredients, mixing slowly to combine thoroughly without overmixing.
- Fold in Blueberries: Gently fold the floured blueberries into the batter to evenly distribute them without crushing.
- Pour Batter into Pans: Divide the thick batter evenly between the prepared loaf pans, smoothing the top as needed.
- Bake the Bread: Place the pans in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pans for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and serve once slightly cooled.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh blueberries and toss them in flour to prevent sinking to the bottom.
- Make sure the butter and cream cheese are softened for easier mixing and better texture.
- Check bread at 45 minutes to avoid overbaking; ovens can vary.
- Store leftover bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Blueberry bread, cream cheese bread, blueberry cream cheese loaf, breakfast bread, fruit bread
