Ingredients
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For the Bread:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk or plain yogurt
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries (do not thaw if frozen)
For the Cream Cheese Swirl:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Optional Topping:
- 1/4 cup turbinado sugar for a crunchy top
- Lemon glaze (powdered sugar and lemon juice)
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Pan
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with nonstick spray or line it with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Step 3: Cream the Butter and Sugar
- In a separate mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar with a hand or stand mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in the vanilla extract.
Step 4: Combine the Wet and Dry Ingredients
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined—do not overmix.
Step 5: Fold in the Blueberries
- Toss the blueberries with 1 tablespoon of flour to prevent them from sinking to the bottom of the loaf.
- Gently fold the blueberries into the batter.
Step 6: Make the Cream Cheese Swirl
- In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
Step 7: Layer the Batter and Cream Cheese
- Pour half of the bread batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly.
- Spoon the cream cheese mixture over the batter, spreading it gently.
- Add the remaining bread batter on top, smoothing it with a spatula.
Step 8: Bake the Bread
- Sprinkle turbinado sugar on top, if desired, for a crunchy finish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- If the top browns too quickly, tent the loaf with aluminum foil after 30-40 minutes.
Step 9: Cool and Serve
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice and serve as is, or drizzle with a lemon glaze for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cooling Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 1 hour
Nutrition
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 19
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g