Blueberries 'n Cheese Coffeecake

Submitted by Chef #1085588

"I made this when I threw a bridal shower for a friend. I served brunch and this was a big hit!"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 15mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 18

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 1 1⁄4 cups granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 1⁄4 cups flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup milk
• 2 cups blueberries
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cut into small cubes
• 1 teaspoon lemon peel, grated
• 1⁄4 cup granulated sugar
• 1⁄4 cup flour
• 1 teaspoon lemon peel, grated
• 2 tablespoons butter

directions

1. Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
3. In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup of flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. Add dry ingredients and milk alternately, mix well after each addition.
5. In a separate bowl, toss blueberries with remaining flour. Fold berries into batter with cream cheese and lemon peel.
6. Pour into greased and floured 13x9 baking pan.
7. Combine sugar, flour, and peel; cut in butter until mixture looks like small crumbs.
8. Bake at 375 for 1 hour. Cool.
9. Sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving.