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Moist Blueberry Cream Cheese Bread

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A moist and fluffy blueberry bread with a luscious cream cheese swirl, bursting with fresh blueberries and a hint of lemon zest. Perfect for a quick, comforting treat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) sour cream
  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups (225g) fresh blueberries
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your 9×5 inch loaf pan thoroughly or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
  3. In a large bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Using an electric mixer, beat softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until pale and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  5. Beat in eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, then stir in vanilla extract.
  6. Alternately add the dry ingredients and sour cream to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the dry. Mix gently to avoid overmixing.
  7. Fold in fresh blueberries and grated lemon zest carefully with a spatula to avoid bursting the berries.
  8. Pour half the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Spoon half the whipped cream cheese evenly over the batter. Add the remaining batter and top with the rest of the cream cheese. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the cream cheese through the batter for a marbled effect.
  9. Bake in the center of the preheated oven for 55-65 minutes. Check doneness with a toothpick inserted in the center; it should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
  10. Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. Once cooled, dust the top lightly with powdered sugar if desired.

Notes

If the top browns too quickly, tent with foil halfway through baking. Toss blueberries in a teaspoon of flour before folding in to prevent sinking. Use room temperature ingredients for best results. Do not overmix batter to keep bread fluffy. For gluten-free, substitute flour with 1-to-1 gluten-free blend. For dairy-free, use coconut yogurt and vegan cream cheese alternatives.

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