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Blueberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake

Updated: Sep 1, 2024 ยท Published: Sep 1, 2024 by Dan Mikesell AKA DrDan ยท 8 Comments

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Time: 1 hour hr 25 minutes mins

Blueberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake is the best blueberry dessert or addition to a brunch party. With cream cheese and sour cream, it offers the delicious flavor of New York cheesecake. Topped with a crumble topping, this decadent cream cheese coffee cake will surely bring smiles to everyone's faces.

๐ŸซIngredients

Blueberriesโ€”fresh or frozen, picked over and rinsed.
Egg
Dairyโ€”sour cream, cream cheese, butter
Pantry ingredientsโ€”flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, vanilla extract

Blueberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake on a blue plate.
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  • ๐ŸซIngredients
  • ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐ŸณHow to Make Blueberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cakeโ€”Step-by-Step Photo Instructions
  • โœ”๏ธSubstitutes and variations
  • Blueberry recipes
  • Serving
  • โ„๏ธStorage of leftovers
  • โ“FAQs
  • ๐Ÿ“–The Recipe Card with Step-by-Step Instructions
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โญโญโญโญโญ Featured Comment by Charlene:
"Oh my gosh - this is just sinful!!! Your ratings need to go beyond #5, as this coffee cake is outstanding! We cannot stop eating it - LOVE this recipe!!!!"

This extraordinary cream cheese coffee cake is much better than you will pick up at the local bakeryโ€”soft and moist with an old-fashioned cream cheese filling and a crumble topping. It's perfect for a special breakfast, late-morning brunch, or dessert.

It is a great make-ahead treat for special occasions. While it looks complicated, it is a simple recipe with the easy step-by-step photo instructions.

๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐ŸณHow to Make Blueberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cakeโ€”Step-by-Step Photo Instructions

Ingredients for blueberry cream cheese cake.

1. Preheat oven to 350ยฐ and let the eggs and cream cheese set at room temperature for about 30 minutes.

cutting butter into flour with pie cutter in clear bowl.

2. Combine flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in ยพ cup cold butter.

removing one cup of flour mixture from bowl.

3. Reserve 1 cup of the flour mixture for later as a topping. To the remainder, add baking powder, baking soda, egg, sour cream, and vanilla extract.

round baking pan coated with flour.

4. Prepare a 9-inch springform pan with a light coat of butter and dusted with flour.

spread crust over pan and sides with spatula.

5. Add the mixture to the prepared pan. Spread over the bottom and up the sides about ยผ inch thick.

using an electric mixer to beat egg into mixture.

6. Mix cream cheese, sugar, and an egg until smooth and fluffyโ€”about 2 minutes.

adding blueberries to top of filling.

7. Add filling to the crust and spread blueberries evenly over the filling.

using a spatula to fold the crust over the edge of the filling.

8. Fold the crust that is up the sides of the pan onto the top of the filling.

flour mixture on the top of the cake.

9. Cover with topping. Bake until golden brown and set in the middle with a bit of jiggle - about 55-60 minutes.

removing springform pan form blueberry cream cheese cake.

10. Allow to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, and remove the side of the pan. Then refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.

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โœ”๏ธSubstitutes and variations

Cream Cheese: Use a full-fat cream cheese cheese. A lighter version will yield poor results. Rest at room temperature for a smoother texture and less cracking.

Eggs: Rest at room temperature like the cream cheese for the same reasons.

Berries: Fresh or frozen blueberries both work. If using frozen, do not thaw. Raspberries or blackberries are good substitutes. Remember, many berries are not picked over well, so give them a good look and a fast rinse.

Sour Cream: Added for that great New York cheesecake flavor. The sour cream will make a denser texture with a little tang instead of the lighter, creamier Philidelphia cheesecake. Yogurt could be substituted, but full-fat sour cream is preferred.

Crumble Topping: Add some chopped pecans or walnuts for extra crunch.

Blueberry recipes

Don't miss these other blueberry recipes, like Oven Baked Blueberry Pancakes, Blueberry Cream Cheese Bars, Blueberry Cobbler, Blueberry Cake, and Whole Wheat Blueberry Muffins.

Serving

Be sure to cool completely before cuttingโ€”like a cheesecake. Be sure to rest at room temperature for 15 minutes or so before serving.

Perfect when served for brunch, coffee, or dessert. Breakfast meat is a must at our house with coffee cake. If you have not tried it, learn to bake bacon or bake sausage in the oven.

Check out my other coffee cakes, Small Cinnamon Coffee Cake and Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake.

โ„๏ธStorage of leftovers

Due to the cream cheese, this cake can not be stored at room temperature. Store airtightly and refrigerated for up to 3 days.

You can also freeze for 3 months, sealed airtight. I suggest cutting and wrapping in several layers before freezing. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.

โ“FAQs

Can I use a different fruit?

Almost any fruit should do. But you can use preserves instead of fresh fruit. Good choices, besides blueberries or raspberries, would include apricots or cherries.

Can I use something other than a springform pan for this recipe?

If you don't have a springform pan, a 9-inch round or an 8-9 nine squire pan would do, but it needs to be deep. Cover the bottom of the pan with a piece of parchment paper and flour the sides to help prevent sticking.

How do you keep the blueberries from sinking into the coffee cake?

Since blueberries are dense, they sink during cooking. Give them a light dusting of flour before adding them to the cake batter. Then finish the cake and get it into the oven as soon as possible.

Why does Cream Cheese Coffee Cake need to be refrigerated?

Due to the cream cheese, this cake should not be stored at room temperature. To serve, let the slices set at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.

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๐Ÿ“–The Recipe Card with Step-by-Step Instructions

Blueberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake on a blue plate.

Blueberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake

4.60 from 20 votes
From Dan Mikesell AKA DrDan
Blueberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake is the best blueberry dessert or addition to a brunch party. With cream cheese and sour cream, it offers the delicious flavor of New York cheesecake. Topped with a crumble topping, this decadent cream cheese coffee cake will surely bring smiles to everyone's faces.
Prep Time: 30 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour hour
Total Time: 1 hour hour 25 minutes minutes
Servings #/Adjustable :12 servings
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Ingredients

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Crust / Topping
  • 2 ยผ cups flour
  • ยพ cup sugar
  • ยผ teaspoon salt
  • ยพ cup butter
  • ยฝ teaspoon baking soda
  • ยฝ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 egg
  • ยพ cup sour cream
Filling
  • ยผ cup sugar
  • 8 oz cream cheese - room temp
  • 1 egg - room temp
  • 1 cup blueberries - fresh or frozen

Step-by-Step Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350ยฐ conventional with a rack in the middle. Let the eggs and cream cheese set at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
    blueberries, eggs and cheesecake ingredients
  • Combine 2 ยผ cup flour, ยพ cup sugar, and ยผ teaspoon salt. Mix well. Cut in ยพ cup cold butter. I like to chop or shred the butter to aid in the mixing.
    cutting butter into flour with pie cutter in clear bowl
  • Reserve 1 cup of the flour mixture for later as a topping. Mix in ยฝ teaspoon each of baking powder and baking soda. Then mix in 1 egg, ยพ cup sour cream, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
    removing one cup of flour mixture from bowl
  • Prepare a 9-inch springform pan with a light coat of butter and dusted with flour. Add the mixture to the prepared pan.
    round baking pan coated with flour
  • Spread over the bottom and up the sides about ยผ inch thick.
    spread crust over pan and sides with spatula
  • In a mixing bowl, place 8 oz cream cheese, ยผ cup sugar, and 1 egg. Beat with an electric hand mixer until smooth and fluffyโ€”about 2 minutes.
    using an electric mixer to beat egg into mixture
  • Add filling to the crust, Dust the blueberries with flour and spread evenly over the filling.
    adding blueberries to top of filling
  • Fold the crust that is up the sides of the pan onto the top of the filling. Helpful hint, spray the spatula with PAM.
    using a spatula to fold the crust over the edge of the filling
  • Cover with topping.
    flour mixture on the top of the cake
  • Bake until golden brown and set in the middle with a little jiggle - about 55-60 minutes. Allow to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, and remove the side of the pan.
    removing springform pan form blueberry cream cheese cake.

Recipe Notes

Pro Tips

  1. A springform pan is almost required. Using a standard baking pan is discussed in the post.
  2. This is for fresh or frozen blueberries. If you use frozen, there is no need to thaw, but both should be picked over for stems and rinsed.
  3. You can use other fresh fruit or even preservesโ€”raspberry, apricot, or cherry are good choices.
  4. Do not cut before it is completely cooled.
  5. Store airtight and refrigerated for up to 3 days. You can also freeze for 2-3 months, sealed airtight.

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Nutrition Estimate (may vary)

Calories : 365 kcal (18%)Carbohydrates : 37 g (12%)Protein : 5 g (10%)Fat : 21 g (32%)Saturated Fat : 14 g (70%)Polyunsaturated Fat : 1 gMonounsaturated Fat : 3 gCholesterol : 85 mg (28%)Sodium : 210 mg (9%)Potassium : 45 mg (1%)Fiber : 1 g (4%)Sugar : 20 g (22%)Vitamin A : 700 IU (14%)Calcium : 40 mg (4%)Iron : 0.9 mg (5%)
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Blueberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake, Blueberry Cream Cheese Dessert, Cream Cheese Coffee Cake

Editor's Note: Originally Published August 7, 2016. Updated with expanded options, refreshed photos, and a table of contents to help navigation.

Blueberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake is a delicious dessert featuring cream cheese and sour cream, offering the flavor of New York cheesecake.

Adapted from Allrecipes.com Raspberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake.

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  1. Charlene Wurtz says

    June 26, 2020 at 4:23 pm

    5 stars
    Oh my gosh - this is just sinful!!! Your ratings need to go beyond #5 as this coffee cake is outstanding! We cannot stop eating it - LOVE this recipe!!!!

    Reply
  2. Nina says

    April 05, 2018 at 9:58 pm

    I've made this a few times now. It seriously is delicious. I usually have to add about 10 min of baking time and turn the broiler on to crisp/brown the top the last couple min of baking time. Awesome recipe. :)

    Reply
    • DrDan says

      April 05, 2018 at 10:30 pm

      Hi Nina,
      Thanks for the note and your experience, I thought this should take about an hour but really was done at 55 with both my cookings. But some oven variation and I use a heavy dark nonstick pan that might shorten it a bit.
      Dan

  3. Maureen says

    August 23, 2016 at 9:57 pm

    I've baked this recipe three times for visitors coming from out of town. It's great for breakfast or dessert for lunch/dinner! So yummy! I've used both a springform and deep round circle pie dish and the coffee cake came out delicious in both baking dishes.

    Reply
  4. DrDan says

    August 11, 2016 at 8:05 pm

    Hi Leslie,
    Thanks for the note. I do really like this coffee cake.

    I just check, and you are on the email list. Please check your junk mail, the last email went out mid-afternoon on August 7th. I'm still using Feedburner, and that may be the problem, but mine are coming though. Changing the feed to a different company is on the "to do" list for September after I retire and have more time. I think it will take a day or two then. Sorry, you're still having problems.

    Reply
  5. Leslie says

    August 11, 2016 at 7:54 pm

    Great, family loved it (like most of your recipes), however I have signed up for your blog feed more than once and still don't get your new updates. Should I sign up again?

    Reply
  6. Constance Rutledge says

    August 08, 2016 at 5:06 pm

    My daughter made this Cream cheese blueberry cake.... OMG!! DELICIOUS! Will Def be making again. Followed recipe exactly, baked in a 9" square pan. Major Yum!

    Reply
    • DrDan says

      August 08, 2016 at 5:24 pm

      Thanks for the note. Exactly what my wife and friends thought.
      Dan

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