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Sourdough Discard Raspberry Cream Cheese Danishes

Sourdough Discard Raspberry Cream Cheese Danishes for Brunch Bliss

Transform sourdough discard into these delightful danishes bursting with raspberry and cream cheese flavor.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 22 minutes
Servings: 6 danishes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Bakery
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Sourdough Discard Fresh and pleasant-smelling
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can use gluten-free blend
  • 1/2 cup Cold Unsalted Butter Grate frozen for easier mixing
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
For the Cream Cheese Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Mascarpone is a lighter alternative
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar
For the Fruit Topping
  • 1 cup Fresh Raspberries Can swap for blueberries or blackberries
Optional
  • 1 large Egg For egg wash with 1 tbsp water

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • pastry cutter
  • Rolling Pin
  • Baking sheet
  • plastic wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine your sourdough discard, all-purpose flour, and a pinch of salt. Cut in the cold unsalted butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  2. Roll the dough on a floured surface into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick. Fold into thirds like a letter, and roll out again. Repeat this rolling and folding process two more times.
  3. Beat the cream cheese with powdered sugar until creamy and smooth. Set aside for spreading.
  4. Roll out the dough into a 1/4 inch thick sheet, cut into 4-6 equal squares, place a spoonful of filling in the center of each, add fresh raspberries, and fold corners inward to seal.
  5. Arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet, cover loosely with plastic wrap, and let rest in a warm spot for 20-30 minutes while preheating oven to 400°F.
  6. Brush tops with egg wash if using, bake for 18-22 minutes until golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1danishCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Best enjoyed warm, can reheat gently in the oven to restore flakiness.

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