Here’s a simple recipe for a delicious blueberry cream cheese loaf:
Ingredients:
For the loaf:
– 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 2 teaspoons baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
– 2 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
For the cream cheese topping:
– 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
– 1/4 cup granulated sugar
– 1 large egg
– 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
2. Prepare the loaf mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add softened butter and mix until crumbly. In a separate bowl, whisk together yogurt, eggs, and vanilla extract. Combine wet and dry ingredients, then gently fold in blueberries.
3. Prepare the cream cheese topping: Beat the cream cheese until smooth, then mix in sugar, egg, and vanilla extract.
4. Assemble the loaf: Pour half of the loaf mixture into the prepared pan. Spread the cream cheese mixture on top. Pour the remaining loaf mixture over the cream cheese layer.
5. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy your blueberry cream cheese loaf!
