Description
A sweet and moist loaf that perfectly balances the tartness of blueberries with the creamy richness of cream cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- Beat together the butter, cream cheese, and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in another bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk until just combined.
- Fold in the blueberries gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a healthier option, consider sugar substitutes like stevia or monk fruit. Use fresh blueberries for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg