This rustic blueberry cream cheese loaf has a crisp, golden crust with a soft, chewy interior filled with juicy blueberries and creamy pockets of cream cheese. It’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet afternoon treat.
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Rise Time: 2–3 hours
Bake Time: 45–50 minutes
Total Time: About 4 hours
Yield: 1 large loaf
Ingredients
Dough
- 3½ cups (440 g) bread flour
- 1½ teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon instant yeast
- 1¼ cups (300 ml) warm water
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Filling
- 6 oz (170 g) cream cheese, cut into small cubes and chilled
- 1½ cups fresh blueberries (or frozen, do not thaw)
- 1 tablespoon flour (to coat the blueberries)
Topping
- 1 egg, beaten (optional, for a glossy crust)
- 1 tablespoon coarse sugar (optional)