3. Cream Butter and Sugar
In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy. This step is key—it adds air to the batter, making your loaf soft and tender.
4. Add Eggs and Vanilla
Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then add the vanilla extract.
5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Start and end with the dry ingredients. Mix gently—overmixing can make the loaf dense.
6. Fold in Blueberries
Toss your blueberries lightly in flour (this prevents them from sinking), then gently fold them into the batter.
7. Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling
In a separate bowl, beat together:
- Cream cheese
- Sugar
- Egg yolk
- Vanilla
Mix until smooth and creamy.
8. Assemble the Loaf
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over it
- Add the remaining batter on top
For a nice swirl effect, gently run a knife through the layers.
9. Bake to Perfection
Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the loaf comes out clean (a little cream cheese on it is fine, but no wet batter).
If the top browns too quickly, loosely cover with foil during the last 15 minutes.
10. Cool and Serve
Let the loaf cool in the pan for about 10–15 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps the cream cheese layer set properly.
🍽️ Serving Tips
- Slice and enjoy as-is, or lightly toast it
- Dust with powdered sugar for a bakery-style finish
- Pair with tea or coffee for a perfect snack
💡 Pro Tips
- Use room-temperature ingredients for a smoother batter
- Frozen blueberries work great—just don’t thaw them
- Don’t skip flouring the berries—it really makes a difference
This Blueberry Cream Cheese Loaf is the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and moist. Once you try it, it might just become your go-to homemade treat!
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