Description

Moist and tender Blueberry Cream Cheese Bread swirled with a rich, tangy cream cheese layer. Perfect for breakfast, a snack, or dessert, this bakery-style quick bread is packed with juicy blueberries and comforting flavor.

Ingredients

1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking powder

½ tsp baking soda

¼ tsp salt

½ cup unsalted butter, softened

¾ cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

1 tsp vanilla extract

½ cup sour cream

1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries (if frozen, do not thaw)

Cream Cheese Layer:

8 oz cream cheese, softened

¼ cup granulated sugar

1 egg

½ tsp vanilla extract

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and line it with parchment paper.
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
Stir in the sour cream, then add the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
Gently fold in the blueberries without breaking them.
In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth to create the cream cheese layer.
Pour half the bread batter into the prepared pan, then spread the cream cheese mixture on top.
Top with the remaining batter and gently swirl with a knife.
Bake for 55–65 minutes, covering with foil after 40 minutes if the top browns too quickly.
Check for doneness with a toothpick—it should come out clean.
Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Add lemon zest to the batter for a citrus twist.

Include chopped walnuts or pecans for added crunch.

Greek yogurt can substitute for sour cream.

Sprinkle coarse sugar or extra blueberries on top before baking for a festive look.

Wrap tightly and store at room temperature for 2 days, refrigerate up to 5 days, or freeze individual slices.

Reheat slices in the microwave for about 15 seconds.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 55–65 minutes
Category: Bread
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 310
Sugar: 20g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 17g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 70mg