Description
A delightful twist on traditional sourdough featuring a creamy cheesecake filling and juicy raspberries, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups sourdough starter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 egg
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup raspberries (fresh or frozen)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the sourdough starter, sugar, milk, melted butter, and egg. Whisk until smooth and well incorporated.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until a dough begins to form. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes, until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough into a lightly greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm area until doubled in size — approximately 1-2 hours.
- Meanwhile, prepare the cheesecake filling by beating the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla together in another bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Once the dough has risen, gently punch it down to release air. Roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle, about half an inch thick.
- Spread the cheesecake filling evenly over the dough, then sprinkle with fresh (or thawed) raspberries to create a colorful mosaic.
- Starting at one end, roll the dough tightly into a log, pinching the seams to seal. Place the rolled dough into a greased loaf pan.
- Cover the loaf pan and let it rise for another 30-60 minutes, until it puffs up again.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) while you wait.
- Bake the bread for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and fragrant. To check for doneness, tap the bottom of the loaf — it should sound hollow.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for a few minutes before gently transferring it to a wire rack. Let it cool completely before slicing.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with coconut oil and cream cheese with mascarpone or another non-dairy alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg