Blueberry Lemon Cream Cheese Sourdough Bread 🍋🫐🍞


This sweet and tangy sourdough loaf is swirled with juicy blueberries, zesty lemon, and pockets of creamy cheesecake filling—a breakfast-worthy twist on classic sourdough!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✔ Perfect balance – Tart lemon + sweet blueberries + rich cream cheese
✔ Naturally leavened – No commercial yeast needed
✔ Great for gifting – As impressive as it is delicious
✔ Breakfast or dessert – Toast it or enjoy it fresh


Ingredients (Makes 1 loaf)

Dough

  • 1 cup (240g) active sourdough starter (100% hydration)

  • 1 ¼ cups (300g) water

  • 3 cups (360g) bread flour

  • 1 tsp salt

  • Zest of 1 lemon

  • 2 tbsp (25g) sugar

Filling

  • 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries (tossed in 1 tbsp flour)

  • 4 oz cream cheese, cubed

  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

  • 1 tbsp sugar

Optional Topping

  • Lemon glaze (½ cup powdered sugar + 1 tbsp lemon juice)


Step-by-Step Instructions