The Secrets to Blueberry Cream Cheese Loaf
A moist and tender blueberry bread with a rich cream cheese filling and a sweet lemon glaze.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 80 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup melted unsalted butter
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup blueberries
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar (for filling)
1 egg (for filling)
1/2 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a loaf pan.
2. Whisk dry ingredients in a bowl.
3. In another bowl, mix melted butter, sugar, eggs, yogurt, and vanilla.
4. Combine wet and dry ingredients, then fold in blueberries.
5. Beat cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1 egg until smooth.
6. Layer 2/3 batter, then cream cheese, then remaining batter.
7. Swirl layers with a knife and bake for 60 minutes.
8. Cool completely, then drizzle with lemon glaze.
Notes
Toss blueberries in flour to prevent sinking.
Use room temperature cream cheese for a smooth filling.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.