{"id":"70d1e10a-dd77-4178-bdb2-0e5972102c29","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/70d1e10a-dd77-4178-bdb2-0e5972102c29","source_url":"https://cuisine.easyketo4u.com/blueberry-cream-cheese-loaf/","title":"Blueberry Cream Cheese Loaf","description":"This <strong>Blueberry Cream Cheese Loaf</strong> is a soft, buttery quick bread made with cream cheese and packed with juicy blueberries in every slice. The cream cheese creates a rich, moist crumb, while the blueberries add fresh bursts of flavor. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, an afternoon snack, or dessert, this easy loaf is made with simple pantry ingredients and bakes into two delicious loaves that are great for sharing or freezing.","servings":4,"servings_text":"4","prep_time":"PT15M","cook_time":"PT45M","total_time":"PT1H","image_url":"https://cuisine.easyketo4u.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Blueberry-Cream-Cheese-Loaf.png","ingredients":[{"text":"2 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided","item":"plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour","quantity":2,"unit":"cup","preparation":"divided"},{"text":"2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries","item":"fresh or frozen blueberries","quantity":2,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened","item":"unsalted butter","quantity":1,"unit":"cup","preparation":"softened","metric_alternate":{"quantity":2,"unit":"stick"}},{"text":"8 ounces cream cheese, softened","item":"cream cheese","quantity":8,"unit":"oz","preparation":"softened"},{"text":"1  ½ cups granulated sugar","item":"granulated sugar","quantity":1.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 teaspoon vanilla extract","item":"vanilla extract","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"4 large eggs","item":"large eggs","quantity":4},{"text":"1  ½ teaspoons baking powder","item":"baking powder","quantity":1.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"½ teaspoon salt","item":"salt","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9x5-inch loaf pans and set them aside."},{"number":2,"text":"Place the blueberries in a bowl and toss them with the 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour until they are lightly coated. Set aside."},{"number":3,"text":"In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy."},{"number":4,"text":"Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until fully incorporated."},{"number":5,"text":"In a separate bowl, combine the remaining 2 cups of all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt."},{"number":6,"text":"Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until no dry flour remains. Avoid overmixing."},{"number":7,"text":"Gently fold the floured blueberries into the batter, taking care not to crush them."},{"number":8,"text":"Divide the batter evenly between the prepared loaf pans and smooth the tops with a spatula."},{"number":9,"text":"Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of each loaf comes out clean."},{"number":10,"text":"Let the loaves cool in their pans for about 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around the edges, remove the loaves from the pans, and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely."},{"number":11,"text":"Slice and serve your homemade Blueberry Cream Cheese Loaf once fully cooled, or enjoy it slightly warm."}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:56:59.534637+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:56:59.534637+00:00"}