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Moist Lemon Blueberry Bread Recipe with Creamy Swirl

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A quick and easy lemon blueberry bread with a luscious cream cheese swirl that keeps every bite moist and tender. Perfect for brunch, coffee breaks, or a cozy treat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup (120ml) plain Greek yogurt
  • Zest from 2 medium lemons
  • ¼ cup (60ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (150g) fresh blueberries, washed and patted dry
  • For the Creamy Swirl:
  • 4 oz (115g) cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup (30g) powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg yolk

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar with a mixer until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  5. Stir in Greek yogurt, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until combined.
  6. Gradually add the flour mixture in two batches, folding gently until just combined to avoid overmixing.
  7. Toss blueberries with a tablespoon of flour, then gently fold into the batter.
  8. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and egg yolk until smooth and creamy.
  9. Pour half the batter into the loaf pan, dollop half the cream cheese mixture on top, and swirl gently with a knife or skewer.
  10. Repeat with remaining batter and cream cheese mixture, swirling again to create a marbled effect.
  11. Bake for 50-60 minutes, checking at 50 minutes with a toothpick; it should come out with a few moist crumbs but no raw batter.
  12. Cool the bread in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread tender. Keep blueberries dry and toss frozen berries in flour before folding in to prevent sinking. Use softened, not melted, butter and cream cheese for best texture. Swirl cream cheese gently to create a marbled effect. Tent with foil if crust browns too fast. Cool completely before slicing for clean cuts.

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