Blueberry Cream Cheese Artisan Bread

🫐 Blueberry Cream Cheese Artisan Bread

A soft, slightly sweet homemade bread filled with juicy blueberries and creamy pockets of cheese—just like in your image!

📝 Ingredients

Dough:

• 3 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 tbsp sugar

• 1 tsp salt

• 2 tsp instant yeast

• 1 cup warm milk

• 2 tbsp butter (softened)

Filling:

• 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries

• 150 g cream cheese (softened)

• 2 tbsp sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Optional:

• 1 tbsp flour (to coat blueberries)

• Powdered sugar (for dusting)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Make the Dough

1. In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.

2. Add warm milk and butter.

3. Knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

4. Cover and let rise for 1 hour (until doubled).

2. Prepare Filling

• Mix cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.

• Toss blueberries lightly in flour (prevents bleeding).

3. Shape the Bread

1. Roll dough into a rectangle.

2. Spread cream cheese mixture evenly.

3. Sprinkle blueberries over it.

4. Roll tightly into a log and seal edges.

4. Second Rise

• Place on baking tray, cover, and let rise for 30–40 minutes.

5. Bake

• Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 30–35 minutes until golden brown.

6. Cool & Serve

• Let cool slightly, dust with powdered sugar, slice, and enjoy!

❓ Q&A

❓ Can I use frozen blueberries?

✔ Yes! Just don’t thaw them—coat with flour and use directly.

❓ Why is my bread soggy inside?

👉 Too much moisture from berries or underbaking. Bake a bit longer and ensure oven is fully preheated.

❓ Can I make it without cream cheese?

✔ Yes, but the bread will be less rich. You can replace with:

• Ricotta

• Thick custard

• Or skip entirely for plain blueberry bread

❓ How do I store it?

• Room temp: 1 day

• Fridge: up to 4 days (best reheated slightly)

❓ Can I make it ahead?

✔ Yes! Prepare dough, refrigerate overnight, then shape and bake next day.