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Ingredients
For the Bread:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries (do not thaw if frozen)
For the Cream Cheese Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat and Prepare
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
Step 2: Make the Cream Cheese Filling
- In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
Step 3: Prepare the Bread Batter
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and sour cream.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Gently fold in the blueberries.
Step 4: Assemble the Bread
- Pour half of the bread batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
- Spread the cream cheese filling over the batter.
- Top with the remaining batter, spreading it gently to cover the cream cheese layer.
Step 5: Bake
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- If the top starts to brown too quickly, cover it loosely with aluminum foil during the last 15 minutes of baking.
Step 6: Cool and Serve
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice and serve as is, or with a light dusting of powdered sugar for extra sweetness.
Tips for Success
- Room Temperature Ingredients: Ensure the butter, eggs, and cream cheese are at room temperature for a smoother batter.
- Blueberries: Toss blueberries with a tablespoon of flour before adding them to the batter to prevent them from sinking.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Enjoy this luscious Blueberry and Cream Cheese Bread—a treat that’s as beautiful as it is delicious! 🫐🍞