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Raspberry Cream Cheese Sourdough Danishes

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Raspberry cream cheese sourdough Danishes are flaky, tangy-sweet pastries with a rich cream cheese and raspberry filling nestled in buttery sourdough pastry. Perfect for brunch or a cozy treat.

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 3 hours (including chilling time)
  • Yield: 8 Danishes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: European
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup active sourdough starter (fed and bubbly)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1/4 cup cold water
  • 1 egg (for egg wash)
  • For the cream cheese filling:
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp lemon zest (optional)
  • For the raspberry filling:
  • 1/3 cup raspberry preserves or jam
  • 1/4 cup fresh raspberries (optional)
  • Optional glaze:
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1–2 tbsp milk or lemon juice

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine flour, salt, and sugar. Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  2. Add sourdough starter and cold water. Mix until a dough forms, knead lightly, then wrap and chill for at least 1 hour or overnight.
  3. Roll and fold the dough several times like puff pastry, chilling between folds to create layers.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until smooth.
  5. Roll out the dough and cut into squares. Place a spoonful of cream cheese filling in the center of each square, then top with a dollop of raspberry preserves and fresh berries if using.
  6. Fold corners inward or shape as desired. Brush with egg wash and let rest while the oven preheats.
  7. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes or until golden and puffed.
  8. Cool slightly and drizzle with glaze made from powdered sugar and milk or lemon juice, if desired.

Notes

  • Substitute raspberry preserves with blueberry, cherry, or apricot for variation.
  • Add almond extract to the cream cheese for extra flavor.
  • Use puff pastry as a shortcut if desired.
  • Sprinkle with sliced almonds or coarse sugar before baking for added texture.
  • Freeze baked Danishes individually and reheat straight from frozen.

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