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Blueberry Recipes Cream Cheese Bread Delight

Let me tell you, this blueberry cream cheese bread has saved me more mornings than coffee ever could. I first baked it when I had a basket of fresh blueberries staring at me, daring me to do more than just toss them on cereal. The cream cheese layer adds a soft, rich balance, while the blueberries pop with a gentle sweetness. We’ve all seen blueberry cheesecake recipes that look fancy, or a blueberry bread pudding recipe that feels too heavy. This one finds that sweet spot. It’s tender like banana blueberry bread, but with that creamy ribbon you’ll want to swipe an extra slice for. Trust me, the aroma alone could convince you to skip dessert and just eat this straight from the pan. If you’re hunting for blueberry desserts recipes, or even thinking of sneaking a slice with a scoop of blueberry ice cream, you’ve got options. Some folks even get creative and pair it with recipes with blue cheese on a brunch board. I wouldn’t judge you if you tried that twist. Baking this bread feels like treating yourself, but it’s easy enough to pull together on a lazy Sunday.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keywords: banana blueberry bread recipe, blueberry bread pudding recipe, blueberry cheesecake recipes, blueberry desserts recipes, blueberry ice cream recipe, Blueberry Recipes, recipes with blue cheese
Servings: 12 slices
Author: Linda

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a loaf pan.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla.
  4. Mix in sour cream, then fold in dry ingredients until just combined.
  5. Gently fold in blueberries.
  6. Spread half of batter into prepared pan.
  7. Mix cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth, then spread over batter.
  8. Add remaining batter on top, smoothing gently.
  9. Bake 55 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  10. Cool before slicing.