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Moist Blueberry Cream Cheese Bread

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A quick and easy moist blueberry bread with a creamy cheese swirl, perfect for Easter brunch or cozy mornings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour (sifted for best texture)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk (or milk + 1 tsp lemon juice)
  • 1 ½ cups (225g) fresh blueberries (frozen works too, just don’t thaw)
  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Prepare the cream cheese swirl: In a medium bowl, beat together 8 oz softened cream cheese, ¼ cup sugar, 1 egg, and 1 teaspoon lemon zest until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
  3. Mix dry ingredients for the bread: In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, and ¼ teaspoon salt.
  4. Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk melted butter, sugar, 2 eggs, vanilla extract, and buttermilk until well combined.
  5. Fold wet into dry: Add wet ingredients to dry and gently fold with a spatula until just combined.
  6. Add blueberries: Carefully fold in the fresh blueberries, making sure they’re evenly distributed but not crushed.
  7. Layer the batter and cream cheese: Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Dollop the cream cheese mixture evenly over the batter, then spread gently with a spatula. Top with the remaining batter and smooth the surface.
  8. Bake: Place in the oven and bake for 50-60 minutes. Insert a toothpick in the center—if it comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs, it’s done.
  9. Cool: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs and cream cheese for smooth mixing. Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the bread light and tender. If top browns too fast, tent with foil halfway through baking. Toss blueberries in flour before folding to prevent sinking.

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Keywords: blueberry bread, cream cheese swirl, quick bread, Easter bread, moist bread, blueberry cream cheese bread, easy bread recipe

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