Blueberry Cream Cheese Loaf

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 55–65 minutes
Cooling Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 10

Ingredients

For the Loaf

• 1½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
• ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup (120 ml) milk
• 1½ cups (225 g) fresh blueberries (or frozen, not thawed)
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (for coating the blueberries)

For the Cream Cheese Layer

• 8 ounces (225 g) cream cheese, softened
• ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
• 1 large egg yolk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional Lemon Glaze

• 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3–4 minutes.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla.
5. Alternately add the dry ingredients and milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix just until combined.
6. Toss the blueberries with 1 tablespoon flour, then gently fold them into the batter.
7. In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla until smooth.
8. Spread half of the loaf batter into the prepared pan.
9. Spoon the cream cheese mixture evenly over the batter.
10. Top with the remaining batter and smooth the surface gently.
11. Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake portion comes out clean. If the top browns too quickly, loosely cover with foil during the last 15 minutes.
12. Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Optional Lemon Glaze

1. Whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
2. Drizzle over the cooled loaf before slicing.

Serving Suggestions

• Serve with coffee or tea.
• Top with whipped cream and fresh blueberries.
• Enjoy for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
• Add a pat of butter for an extra-rich treat.

Tips

• Coating the blueberries in flour helps prevent them from sinking.
• Use room-temperature ingredients for the best texture.
• Store the loaf in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days because of the cream cheese filling.
• Freeze individual slices for up to 2 months and thaw overnight in the refrigerator.