Step-by-Step Instructions
Proper preparation and gentle mixing are essential for achieving a light, tender crumb. Take your time, follow each step, and avoid overmixing for the best results.
- Prepare the Pan and Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a standard loaf pan and line it with parchment paper,
allowing a slight overhang on the sides for easy lifting after baking. - Make the Cream Cheese Filling
In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, and egg until smooth, creamy, and lump-free.
Set aside — this will form the rich, creamy layer inside the loaf. - Prepare the Loaf Batter
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs,
one at a time, mixing until fully incorporated. Stir in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet
mixture in alternating portions with the milk or sour cream, mixing gently until just combined.
Fold in the blueberries with a spatula to avoid crushing them.
- Assemble the Loaf
Spread half of the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan. Spoon the cream cheese mixture over the top,
gently spreading it into an even layer. Add the remaining batter over the cream cheese, smoothing the surface. - Bake to Perfection
Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted into the loaf (avoiding
the cream cheese layer) comes out clean. Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then lift it out
and cool completely on a wire rack. -
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