Description
Sourdough Discard Raspberry Cream Cheese Danishes are the ultimate indulgence, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a decadent dessert.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup sourdough discard
- 2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 to 4 tablespoon cold milk, as needed
- 4 ounce cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup raspberry jam or preserves
- 1/2 cup fresh raspberries (optional)
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 to 2 tablespoon milk
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt. Cut in the cold, cubed butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the sourdough discard and just enough cold milk to bring the dough together. Wrap the dough in plastic and chill it for 20 to 30 minutes.
- While the dough is chilling, prepare the cream cheese filling. In a small bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface and cut it into squares or rectangles. Carefully transfer the dough pieces to the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between them. Use a knife or the back of a fork to lightly score or fold the edges of the dough, creating a well in the center for the filling.
- Spoon the cream cheese filling into the center of each dough piece, then top with a dollop of raspberry jam and a few fresh raspberries, if using. Brush the edges of the dough with the beaten egg to create a golden, glossy finish.
- Bake the danishes for 15 to 20 minutes, or until they’re golden brown and the filling is bubbly. Allow them to cool slightly before glazing.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and a tablespoon or two of milk, adjusting the consistency as needed to create a smooth, pourable glaze. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled danishes, allowing it to drip down the sides.
Notes
Serve your Sourdough Discard Raspberry Cream Cheese Danishes slightly warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 danish
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg