Description
This Ultimate Best Blueberry Cream Cheese Bread is a moist and delicious treat that combines tangy cream cheese with sweet fresh blueberries baked into a soft, flavorful loaf. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a delightful snack, this easy-to-make bread boasts a creamy texture with bursts of juicy berries in every bite.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the correct baking temperature.
- Prepare Loaf Pan: Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray. Optionally, line the bottom with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make removing the bread easier.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and salt.
- Beat Cream Cheese and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar together until the mixture is smooth and fluffy, ensuring a creamy base for the bread.
- Add Eggs and Flavorings: Add the eggs one at a time to the cream cheese mixture, mixing thoroughly after each addition to create a smooth batter. Then, incorporate the vanilla extract and milk for flavor and moisture.
- Combine Ingredients: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula, taking care not to overmix to avoid a dense bread.
- Fold in Blueberries: Gently fold in the fresh blueberries to distribute them evenly throughout the batter without breaking them up.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, signaling that the bread is fully cooked.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps in the batter.
- Use fresh blueberries for best texture; frozen can be used but might bleed color.
- Do not overmix the batter once dry ingredients are added to keep the bread light and fluffy.
- Check doneness with a toothpick inserted into the center after 55 minutes to avoid overbaking.
- Allow the bread to cool for at least 15 minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
