Description
Delightfully moist and flavorful Blueberry Cream Cheese Bread, perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack. This quick and easy recipe combines creamy butter and cream cheese with fresh blueberries and a hint of lemon zest, baked to golden perfection in a loaf pan.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal of the bread after baking.
- Prepare the Batter: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. This combination forms the base of your bread, helping it rise and develop texture.
- Cream the Butter and Cheese: In a large bowl, use a mixer or a wooden spoon to cream together the softened butter, cream cheese, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light, smooth, and fluffy, which incorporates air for a tender crumb.
- Add the Eggs and Vanilla: Incorporate the eggs one at a time into the butter and cream cheese mixture, beating well after each addition to ensure full incorporation. Stir in the vanilla extract for added flavor depth.
- Combine and Add Blueberries: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined to avoid overmixing. Fold in the blueberries and lemon zest carefully to distribute them throughout the batter without breaking the berries.
- Bake the Bread: Pour the batter into your greased loaf pan and bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes. The bread is done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes to set before transferring it onto a wire rack to cool completely, which helps maintain its texture and prevents sogginess.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen blueberries; if using frozen, do not thaw to prevent the batter from becoming too wet.
- Lemon zest is optional but adds a bright citrus note that complements the blueberries.
- Make sure butter and cream cheese are softened to room temperature for easy creaming.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread tender and light.
- Store leftovers tightly wrapped at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
