For the Cream Cheese Filling
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 egg yolk
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
The cream cheese filling is what makes this Blueberry Cream Cheese Loaf stand out. As it bakes, it becomes smooth, rich, and slightly tangy. It cuts through the sweetness of the berries and gives each slice that cheesecake flavor everyone loves.
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How to Make Blueberry Cream Cheese Loaf
Blueberry Cream Cheese Loaf
For illustration purposes
Step 1: Prep the Pan
Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease a standard loaf pan and line it with parchment paper. Trust me, this makes removing the loaf so much easier later.
Step 2: Make the Cream Cheese Layer
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In a medium bowl, mix together the softened cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla.
Stir until everything is completely smooth. Set it aside while you prepare the batter.
Step 3: Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together:
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Flour
Baking powder
Baking soda
Salt
This only takes a minute, but it helps everything bake evenly.
Step 4: Mix the Wet Ingredients
In another bowl, whisk together:
Sugar
Eggs
Melted butter
Sour cream
Vanilla extract
Mix until smooth and creamy.
Step 5: Make the Batter
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently.
Once the flour disappears, stop mixing. Overworking the batter can make the loaf heavy instead of soft and tender.
Fold in the blueberries carefully so they stay mostly intact.