Description
Blueberry Cream Cheese Bread is a comforting and fresh treat combining juicy blueberries with creamy plant-based cream cheese. This moist and flavorful bread uses simple pantry staples and natural ingredients, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. The natural gelling agent ensures a tender crumb and longer freshness, while the plant-based cream cheese adds richness and balanced sweetness. Easy to prepare and versatile, this bread brings warmth and joy with every slice.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon natural gelling agent
Wet Ingredients
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup plant-based milk
- 1 teaspoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (natural)
Other Ingredients
- 1 cup plant-based cream cheese
- 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture: Blend the plant-based cream cheese with 1/4 cup of the sugar and vanilla extract (natural) until smooth and creamy. Set aside for layering later.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and natural gelling agent to form the base for the bread’s soft crumb and even texture.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs with the remaining sugar, apple cider vinegar, plant-based milk, and vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural). The acidity of the apple cider vinegar activates the baking soda, helping the bread rise.
- Bring the Batter Together: Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined, taking care not to overmix. Then carefully fold in the fresh blueberries to keep them intact and evenly distributed.
- Layer and Bake: Pour half of the batter into a greased loaf pan, spread half of the cream cheese mixture over it, then add the remaining batter. Lightly swirl the mixture with a knife to create a marble effect. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the bread is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Notes
- Use fresh blueberries to avoid excess moisture and sogginess in the bread.
- Do not overmix the batter to maintain a light texture.
- Begin checking the bread for doneness at 50 minutes, as oven temperatures vary.
- Allow the bread to cool completely before slicing to prevent crumbling.
- Swirl the cream cheese mixture gently to achieve beautiful layered marbling without overblending.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: blueberry bread, cream cheese bread, plant-based bread, breakfast bread, moist bread, berry bread, vegan bread