Blueberry Cream Cheese Loaf

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup butter, (softened)
• 2/3 cup brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup blueberries
• 8 ounces cream cheese
• 2 egg yolks
• 2 tablespoons sour cream
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons butter, (cold, diced small)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°.

2. 2

   Spray a 9 x 5 loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.

3. 3

   --- Blueberry Loaf ---

4. 4

   Place blueberries in a small bowl and add ¼ cup of flour. Stir to fully coat blueberries and set aside.

5. 5

   In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar.

6. 6

   Add in eggs, sour cream, and vanilla extract.

7. 7

   Add in the flour, baking soda, and salt. Stir until just combined.

8. 8

   Fold in the flour covered blueberries.

9. 9

   --- Cream Cheese Filling ---

10. 10

    In a medium mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).

11. 11

    Add in the egg yolks, sour cream, and sugar. Beat until well combined and smooth. Set aside.

12. 12

    --- Streusel Topping ---

13. 13

    In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, salt, and butter.

14. 14

    Using a fork, or clean hands, mix the butter in with the dry ingredients until fully incorporated.

15. 15

    Fill the loaf pan ½ way, add in ½ of the cream cheese mixture and use a toothpick or knife to swirl into the batter.

16. 16

    Add the remainder of the batter on top and then the rest of cream cheese, and swirl into the batter.

17. 17

    Now, top the loaf with a generous amount of streusel topping and bake in the preheated oven for 65-76 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.