Description

Cream Cheese Blueberry Bread is an indulgent yet simple treat that perfectly marries the creamy richness of cream cheese with the fresh sweetness of blueberries. This moist, flavorful bread is ideal for breakfast, a midday snack, or even dessert. Its tender texture and juicy bursts of blueberries make it a crowd-pleaser at brunches or family gatherings. Easy to whip up in just a few steps, this delightful recipe can become a staple in your baking repertoire.

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups fresh blueberries
8 oz cream cheese (softened)
1 cup butter (softened)
1.5 cups sugar
4 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1.5 tsp baking powder
0.5 tsp salt
1.5 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F.
Toss blueberries with 2 tablespoons of flour in a bowl to prevent sinking.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Add eggs one by one, mixing well after each.
In another bowl, mix remaining flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually incorporate into the wet mixture.
Gently fold in the floured blueberries until evenly mixed.
Pour batter into two greased loaf pans and bake for about 45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool on a wire rack for about 10 minutes before slicing.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 230
Sugar: 14g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 34g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: For added texture, consider folding in chopped nuts or lemon zest. Allow the bread to cool completely before slicing to maintain its structure. Use fresh blueberries for optimal flavor; frozen works but may alter moisture levels.