Blueberry Focaccia Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting and Blueberry Syrup Drizzle Recipe
This Blueberry Focaccia Bread is a delightful twist on classic Italian focaccia, incorporating fresh or frozen blueberries into a soft, airy dough baked to golden perfection. Topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting and optionally drizzled with a homemade blueberry syrup, it blends sweet and savory for a unique breakfast or dessert treat.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Focaccia Dough
- 1 cup warm water
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 1/2 tsp active dry yeast
- 2 cups regular all-purpose flour
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp soft butter (regular or vegan)
- 2 oz cream cheese (regular or vegan)
Blueberry Syrup Reduction (optional)
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 2 tbsp agave syrup
Instructions
- Activate the yeast: In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, olive oil, and active dry yeast. Stir once or twice, then let it sit for 5 minutes until the yeast begins to foam, indicating it is active.
- Make the dough: Add the flour to the yeast mixture and stir until a thick dough forms. Cover with a thin kitchen towel and place in a warm area to rise for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Prepare dough for baking: Remove the towel, transfer the dough to a well-oiled 9×9 square metal pan. Oil the top of the dough and use your hands to spread it evenly, covering all edges and corners. Cover again with a towel and let it rise for an additional 15-30 minutes. Use your fingers to press down and create divots, folding in the blueberries evenly throughout the dough.
- Bake the focaccia: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the prepared dough in the oven and bake for 30 minutes, until the top is golden brown.
- Prepare the cream cheese frosting: While the focaccia bakes, blend powdered sugar, cream cheese, and soft butter together until smooth and creamy.
- Make the blueberry syrup (optional): In a small saucepan, combine blueberries and agave syrup. Heat on low for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until blueberries soften and become bubbly. Strain the mixture to remove solids, leaving only the juice. Let it cool.
- Finish and serve: Remove the focaccia from the oven. Drizzle the cream cheese frosting over the warm bread. Top with additional fresh blueberries and/or drizzle with the cooled blueberry syrup. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- The dough should double in size during the rising periods for best texture.
- Use fresh or frozen blueberries interchangeably; if using frozen, thaw and drain excess liquid before folding into dough.
- For a vegan version, substitute butter and cream cheese with vegan alternatives.
- The blueberry syrup is optional but adds a lovely extra sweetness and flavor.
- Ensure the oven is fully preheated before baking to achieve the best crust and rise.
Keywords: blueberry focaccia, blueberry bread, cream cheese frosting, sweet focaccia, Italian bread dessert
