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Wild Blueberry Cheesecake Danish Sourdough Focaccia

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Wild Blueberry Cheesecake Danish Sourdough Focaccia is a hybrid bake combining the chewy tang of sourdough focaccia, the rich creaminess of cheesecake, and the sweet burst of wild blueberries. A stunning brunch or dessert option with bakery-level flair.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup active sourdough starter
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (plus more for pan and dimpling)
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons sugar (for cheesecake mixture)
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup wild blueberries (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon sugar (for sprinkling)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix flour, water, sourdough starter, and salt into a sticky dough. Rest for 30 minutes.
  2. Perform 3–4 sets of stretch-and-folds over 2 hours. Cover and ferment at room temperature for 4–6 hours until doubled.
  3. Oil a baking pan and transfer the dough, gently stretching it to fill the pan. Cover and refrigerate overnight or proof for 2–3 hours at room temperature.
  4. For the cheesecake filling, mix cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla until smooth.
  5. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Dimple the dough with oiled fingers, then spoon cheesecake mixture into the indentations.
  6. Scatter wild blueberries over the top, pressing gently. Add lemon zest and sprinkle with sugar.
  7. Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden and cheesecake spots are just set.
  8. Let cool in the pan before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Mix in ricotta for a lighter cheesecake filling.
  • Substitute blueberries with blackberries, raspberries, or fruit jam.
  • Top with sliced almonds or crumble for texture.
  • Drizzle cooled focaccia with powdered sugar glaze for dessert-style flair.
  • Use instant yeast (1 tsp) as a sourdough substitute; adjust rise time.

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