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Blueberry Cream Cheese Loaf Recipe

Blueberry Cream Cheese Loaf Recipe

Craving a moist, fruity loaf that bursts with flavor? This Blueberry Cream Cheese Loaf Recipe is pure heaven. Tangy cream cheese swirls meet juicy blueberries in every slice.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Breakfast/Dessert
Cuisine  Southern American
Servings 10
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries tossed in 1 tbsp flour
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions
 

Preheat and Prep Pan

  • Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line loaf pan with parchment. This stops sticking. Let butter and cream cheese soften first. Gather all ingredients nearby. Baking flows smoothly this way.

Make Blueberry Batter Base

  • Whisk flour, baking powder, soda, and salt in a bowl. Set aside. Beat butter and sugar until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add eggs one by one. Mix in vanilla and sour cream. Fold in dry mix gently. Don't overbeat—keeps it tender.

Prep Blueberries

  • Rinse blueberries and pat dry. Toss with 1 tbsp flour. This stops sinking. Fold into batter carefully. Blueberries burst with juice. Save some whole ones for top. Batter looks purple and pretty now.

Mix Cream Cheese Swirl

  • Beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth. No lumps please. Creamy ribbon forms easily. Taste a bit—sweet tang perfection. Takes 1 minute with mixer. Set aside for swirling magic.

Layer and Swirl in Pan

  • Spread half blueberry batter in pan. Add dollops of cream cheese mix. Top with rest of batter. Swirl gently with knife. Marble effect looks stunning. Tap pan to settle. Add extra blueberries on top.

Bake and Cool

  • Bake 55-65 minutes. Toothpick comes clean from center. Cover with foil if browning fast. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Move to rack fully. Slice when warm. Smells like bakery bliss!

Notes

  • Room temp ingredients blend best—no lumps.
  • Fresh blueberries shine; frozen work too (don't thaw).
  • Add lemon zest for citrus zing.
  • Variation: Use raspberries for tart twist.
  • Variation: Chocolate chips with blueberries for decadence.
  • Line pan well; loaves stick easily.
  • Test doneness early—ovens vary.
Keyword Blueberry Cream Cheese Loaf Recipe