Blueberry Cheesecake Bread

Blueberry Cheesecake Bread

1 pkg. (16.5 to 18.25 oz.) Blueberry Muffin Mix (prepare as directed on package)

Filling:
1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 egg

Streusel Topping:
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup chopped nuts
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Directions:
Muffin Mix:
Prepare muffin mix as directed on package, including adding the blueberries. Pour half of the batter into a greased 9 x 5-inch loaf pan.

Filling:
In a separate mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese, almond extract, sugar, lemon juice and egg until smooth. Spread the cream cheese filling over the layer of muffin batter in the pan. Pour the remaining batter on top of the filling.

Streusel Topping:
Stir together melted butter, flour, sugar, chopped nuts and cinnamon. Sprinkle streusel topping over the top of the batter.

Bake at 375 degrees F. for 35 to 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted into middle comes out clean.

Cool, then refrigerate before serving.