To create your own Blueberry Cream Cheese Bread, follow these easy steps:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a standard loaf pan.
2. Mix Cream Cheese and Butter: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
3. Add Sugar and Eggs: Gradually mix in the granulated sugar until well blended. Then, add the eggs one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition.
4. Incorporate Vanilla: Stir in the vanilla extract, ensuring it’s evenly distributed throughout the batter.
5. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
6. Mix Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the cream cheese mixture, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing the batter.
7. Fold in Blueberries: Gently fold in the blueberries and lemon juice if you’re using it. Ensure they are evenly distributed but don’t crush them.
8. Pour and Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
9. Cool: After baking, remove the loaf from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes. Transfer it to a wire rack to cool down completely.

Additional Tip

If using frozen blueberries, do not thaw them. This will help prevent the batter from turning blue and maintain the beautiful color of the bread.