Blueberry Cream Cheese Loaf
This Blueberry Cream Cheese Loaf is a moist, tender, and flavorful quick bread, bursting with juicy blueberries, tangy lemon zest, and creamy pockets of cream cheese. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, this easy-to-make loaf pairs wonderfully with coffee or tea!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60–70 minutes
- Total Time: ~1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 10 slices
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- ⅓ cup whole milk
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- Juice of 1 medium lemon
- Zest of 2 large lemons
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 1 cup cream cheese, cut into small cubes
Instructions
Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C).
- Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray.
2. Mix Wet Ingredients:
- In a medium bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs, milk, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Mix until smooth.
3. Prepare Dry Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Create a well in the center for wet ingredients.
4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients.
- Gently mix until just combined (avoid overmixing).
5. Fold in Blueberries and Cream Cheese:
- Carefully fold in blueberries and cream cheese cubes for even distribution.
6. Transfer to Loaf Pan & Bake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 60–70 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
7. Cool & Serve:
- Let the loaf cool in the pan for 20 minutes.
- Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Want Extra Sweetness? Drizzle with a lemon glaze (powdered sugar + lemon juice).
- Using Frozen Blueberries? Do not thaw—toss in flour to prevent color bleeding.
- Dairy-Free Alternative: Swap cream cheese for dairy-free cream cheese or coconut cream.
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