Sourdough Discard Raspberry Cream Cheese Danishes

Sourdough Discard Raspberry Cream Cheese Danishes

8 servings
In our home, Sunday mornings carry a special kind of warmth. The slow pour of coffee, soft morning light, and the smell of something baking gently in the oven—it all begins with comfort. These Sourdough Discard Raspberry Cream Cheese Danishes have become part of that ritual, born from the desire to waste less and indulge more.

Ingredients

  • For the Dough
  • sourdough discard

    unfed

    ½ c
  • all-purpose flour
    1 ½ c
  • unsalted butter
    ¼ c
  • sugar
    2 tbsp
  • milk
    ¼ c
  • baking powder
    1 tsp
  • baking soda
    ¼ tsp
  • salt
    ¼ tsp
  • For the Cream Cheese Filling
  • cream cheese
    4 oz
  • sugar
    2 tbsp
  • vanilla extract
    ½ tsp
  • For the Raspberry Topping
  • fresh or frozen raspberries
    ½ c
  • sugar
    1 tbsp
  • cornstarch
    1 tsp
  • For the Egg Wash
  • egg
    1
  • milk
    1 tbsp
  • Optional Glaze
  • powdered sugar
    ½ c
  • 1–2 teaspoons milk

Directions

  1. 1

    Step 1: Prepare the Dough

  2. 2

    In a medium bowl, combine sourdough discard, flour, melted butter, milk, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir until a soft dough forms. If it feels sticky, add a bit more flour, a tablespoon at a time. Cover and let the dough rest while you prep the fillings.

  3. 3

    Step 2: Make the Cream Cheese Filling

  4. 4

    In a small bowl, blend softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Set aside.

  5. 5

    Step 3: Cook the Raspberry Topping

  6. 6

    In a saucepan over medium heat, combine raspberries, sugar, and cornstarch. Stir gently until the mixture thickens and becomes jammy—about 5–6 minutes. Let it cool slightly.

  7. 7

    Step 4: Assemble the Danishes

  8. 8

    Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces and roll each into a small circle or oval, about ½-inch thick. Use your fingers to press an indentation in the center of each circle to hold the fillings.

  9. 9

    Add a spoonful of cream cheese mixture in the center of each round, followed by a dollop of raspberry topping. Brush the edges of the dough with the egg wash for a golden finish.

  10. 10

    Step 5: Bake

  11. 11

    Bake for 18–22 minutes or until the danishes are lightly golden and set. Remove from the oven and cool slightly.

  12. 12

    Step 6: Glaze (Optional)

  13. 13

     

  14. 14

    Mix powdered sugar with milk to create a light glaze. Drizzle over cooled danishes if desired.

Sourdough Discard Raspberry Cream Cheese Danishes

Sourdough Discard Raspberry Cream Cheese Danishes

40 min8 servings220 cal

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