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Easy blueberry cream cheese loaf recipe

Blueberry cream cheese loaf


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  • Author: Helen Lois
  • Total Time: 70
  • Yield: 2 loaves 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This Blueberry Cream Cheese Loaf is the ultimate comfort bake—moist, dense, and bursting with juicy blueberries in every bite. The addition of cream cheese to the batter gives it a rich, cheesecake-like texture that sets it apart from ordinary quick breads. Naturally gluten-free when made with your favorite GF flour blend, it’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet afternoon snack.


Ingredients

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— Wet Ingredients —

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

8 oz cream cheese, softened

1 ½ cups granulated sugar

4 large eggs, room temperature

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

— Dry Ingredients —

2 cups Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour (ensure it contains xanthan gum)

1 ½ teaspoons baking powder

½ teaspoon salt

— The Berries —

2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries

2 tablespoons Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour (for tossing)


Instructions

1. Preheat & Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9×5-inch loaf pans heavily with butter or non-stick spray. (You can also line them with parchment paper for easier removal).

2. Cream Butter & Cheese: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, softened cream cheese, and sugar together using an electric mixer until light, fluffy, and smooth (about 3–4 minutes).

3. Add Eggs: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.

4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the 2 cups of gluten-free flour, baking powder, and salt.

5. Mix Batter: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients. Mix on low speed just until combined. Do not overmix.

6. Fold Berries: In a small bowl, toss the blueberries with the 2 tablespoons of flour (this helps prevent them from sinking to the bottom). Gently fold the coated blueberries into the batter by hand.

7. Bake: Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared loaf pans. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. (Check at 40 minutes; if the tops are browning too fast, tent loosely with aluminum foil).

8. Cool: Remove from the oven and let the loaves cool in the pans for about 10–15 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Freezing: This bread freezes beautifully. Wrap cooled loaves tightly in plastic wrap and then foil. Freeze for up to 3 months.

Flour Tip: Use a high-quality ‘measure-for-measure’ gluten-free flour blend for the best texture.

Berry Tip: If using frozen blueberries, do not thaw them beforehand, or the batter may turn purple.

Yield: This recipe yields 2 standard loaves. You can halve the recipe to make just one.

  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 55
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 22
  • Sodium: 190
  • Fat: 14
  • Saturated Fat: 8
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 34
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 4
  • Cholesterol: 65