Description
Blueberry cream cheese bread brings together tangy cream cheese and juicy blueberries in a quick morning treat that will make your breakfast feel special. Fresh from the oven, this bread delivers a delightful balance of sweet fruit and creamy richness that melts perfectly with your morning coffee.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ cup cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
Additional Ingredients:
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
Instructions
- Heat the oven to a precise 350F, ensuring your rack sits in the center position for even baking.
- Combine the 2 cups of flour, 1 cup sugar, ½ teaspoon salt, and 1 tablespoon baking powder in a medium mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly to eliminate any potential lumps.
- In a separate large bowl, beat the ½ cup softened cream cheese and ½ cup softened butter until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Crack your 2 large eggs into the cream cheese mixture, then pour in ½ cup milk, blending until the ingredients are completely incorporated.
- Gradually add the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined – avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender.
- Carefully fold your 1 cup fresh blueberries into the batter, distributing them evenly without crushing the delicate berries.
- Grease a standard 9×5 inch loaf pan generously with butter or cooking spray, then transfer the entire batter into the prepared pan.
- Slide the pan into the preheated oven and bake for 55-60 minutes, rotating halfway through to ensure consistent browning.
- Check doneness by inserting a clean toothpick into the center – it should emerge with just a few moist crumbs, not wet batter.
- Remove the bread from the oven and let it rest in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese and butter are at room temperature for smoother mixing and better texture.
- Toss blueberries in a little flour before adding to prevent sinking to the bottom of the bread.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular flour with a cup-for-cup gluten-free baking blend.
- Cool the bread completely before slicing to help it hold its shape and prevent crumbling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes - 1 hour
- Category: Breads
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 258 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg