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Swirled Blueberry Cream Cheese Bread Loaf

Close-up of a slice of moist Blueberry Cream Cheese Bread Loaf showing bright blueberries and cream cheese swirl.
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Bake a moist, sweet bread loaf featuring a rich cream cheese swirl and fresh blueberries throughout.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar, divided
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries (do not thaw if frozen)
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and 3/4 cup of the granulated sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
  6. Gently fold in the blueberries.
  7. In a separate small bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, remaining 1/4 cup sugar, egg yolk, and lemon juice until smooth.
  8. Spread half of the blueberry batter into the prepared loaf pan. Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture evenly over the batter. Top with the remaining blueberry batter.
  9. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the cream cheese mixture through the batter a few times to create a marbled effect.
  10. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  11. Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • If using frozen blueberries, do not rinse them before adding them to the batter.
  • For a shiny top, you can mix 1/4 cup powdered sugar with 1 tablespoon milk and drizzle it over the cooled loaf.
  • Ensure your cream cheese and butter are fully softened for the creamiest filling.

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