Blueberry Swirl Cream Cheese Loaf

Introduction

Blueberry Swirl Cream Cheese Loaf is a soft, moist quick bread that combines the richness
of cream cheese with juicy blueberries swirled throughout a tender vanilla loaf.
It’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon treat with coffee or tea.
Simple to prepare, yet elegant enough to impress.

Ingredients

For the Loaf Batter

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup milk

For the Cream Cheese Swirl

• 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Blueberry Swirl

• 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1 tablespoon sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
2. Toss the blueberries with flour and sugar. Set aside.
3. Beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth. Set aside.
4. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
6. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
7. Gradually add dry ingredients, alternating with milk, until just combined.
8. Pour half of the batter into the loaf pan.
9. Add half of the cream cheese mixture and half of the blueberries.
10. Repeat layers and gently swirl with a knife.
11. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
12. Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Description

This loaf offers a perfect balance of flavors and textures. The vanilla crumb is soft
and moist, the cream cheese swirl adds a cheesecake-like richness, and the blueberries
provide bursts of sweet-tart freshness in every bite.

Tips

• Use room-temperature ingredients for a smooth batter.
• Coating blueberries in flour helps prevent sinking.
• Cover loosely with foil if the loaf browns too quickly.
• Allow the loaf to cool completely before slicing.

Correction

• Do not overmix the batter, or the loaf may become dense.
• Avoid excessive swirling to keep a visible marble effect.
• Ensure cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps.

Enjoy

Slice and enjoy this Blueberry Swirl Cream Cheese Loaf on its own or with a light
dusting of powdered sugar. It stores well and tastes even better the next day.