Blueberry Cream Cheese Loaf (Moist, Rich & Bakery-Style Quick Bread)
Blueberry Cream Cheese Loaf – Soft & Flavorful Homemade Bread
If you love tender quick breads packed with juicy berries, this Blueberry Cream Cheese Loaf is a must-bake recipe. With a soft, buttery crumb and bursts of sweet blueberries throughout, this loaf is elevated by rich cream cheese that keeps it incredibly moist.
Perfect for breakfast, brunch, snack time, or dessert, this easy blueberry loaf comes together with simple ingredients and delivers bakery-style results at home. The combination of tangy cream cheese and sweet blueberries makes every slice irresistible.
Ingredients
For the Loaf:
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1½ cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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½ teaspoon salt
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½ cup unsalted butter, softened
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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1 cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1½ cups fresh or frozen blueberries
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1 tablespoon flour (for coating blueberries)
Optional Glaze:
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1 cup powdered sugar
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2–3 tablespoons milk or lemon juice
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
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In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
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In a separate bowl, beat butter and cream cheese until smooth.
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Add sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
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Mix in eggs one at a time.
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Stir in vanilla extract.
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Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
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Toss blueberries with 1 tablespoon flour, then gently fold into batter.
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Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth top.
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Bake 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Cool completely before glazing or slicing.