Try some of my favorite fermented sourdough dessert ideas. Sourdough isn’t just meant for bread. These delicious and sweet soaked grain recipes are a healthier take on traditional recipes.

hand holding bowl of sourdough peach cobbler served topped with ice cream

Sourdough desserts may be my favorite way to use sourdough starter. Not just to quench my sweet tooth, but because it is a little unexpected.

Most people think of bread straightaway when they think of sourdough recipes, but breads are just the beginning. 

Sourdough is versatile and a healthy way to ferment grains to make them more nutritious and easier to digest.

From muffins to cake to cobblers, the imagination is the limit when it comes to sourdough desserts. 

collage of four sourdough dessert recipes

Sourdough Dessert Ideas

“Quick” Breads And Muffins

overhead photo of sourdough blueberry muffins on a wire rack with a muffin to the right cut in half and another muffin in the front on a white plate

Sourdough Blueberry Muffins

The classic blueberry muffin recipe with a sourdough twist is bursting with blueberry flavor and perfectly sweetened. 

a loaf of sourdough banana bread in a stainless loaf pan on a white countertop

Sourdough Banana Bread

Sweet bananas are combined with a few other ingredients to make the most delicious, moist, and fluffy banana bread. Perfect for dessert or breakfast.

a sourdough carrot cake muffins cut in half on a wood cutting board with more muffins in the background

Sourdough Carrot Muffins

Naturally sweetened sourdough carrot muffins are a fluffy spiced carrot cake with a cream cheese filling, and topped with oat streusel. It’s a delightful combination for any time of year.

Cranberry orange quick bread on two white and blue plates with the loaf on a cutting board

Sourdough Cranberry Bread

This recipe starts with a banana bread base with hints of orange and pops of cranberries. It is a moist and tasty quick bread that makes the perfect holiday or weekend breakfast.

sourdough chocolate zucchini muffins on a countertop with sliced oranges

Sourdough Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

A rich, moist, and flavorful double chocolate muffin is a great way to sneak in some veggies. Chocolate sourdough batter is mixed with shredded zucchini, and hints of orange to make this yummy veggie filled dessert.

loaf of cinnamon raisin sourdough bread on a cutting board with two slices laying on the cutting board

Sourdough Cinnamon Raisin Bread

Fluffy sourdough bread with a rich aromatic swirl of cinnamon and raisins. It makes a wonderful snack, dessert or even breakfast.

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Sourdough Rolls:

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Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls

One of the most popular recipes on the Farmhouse On Boone Site, these sourdough cinnamon rolls are a sourdough twist on a classic. Sweet, buttery, and the perfect icing-topped treat. Sure they may be meant for breakfast, but they are so decadent you can definitely have them for dessert. For a fall version, try these Sourdough Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls.

sourdough chocolate rolls in a cast iron skillet with a blue and white checked towel to the right

Sourdough Chocolate Rolls

I took my classic cinnamon roll recipe and swapped out the cinnamon filling for a yummy chocolate one. Big, fluffy rolls with a sweet, double chocolate filling. Serve it with some homemade ice cream for an extra decadent treat.

sourdough pumpkin roll with cream cheese frosting rolled into a log and placed on a white plate

Sourdough Pumpkin Roll

A spiced sourdough cake is slathered with a sweet cream cheese filling and rolled up to reveal perfect swirls. Slice and serve for a beautiful and tasty treat.

Sourdough Dessert Ideas: Fruit Desserts

two strawberry shortcakes with whipped cream and strawberries layered between the biscuits on a white and blue plates with extra biscuits and whipped cream behind the plates

Sourdough Strawberry Shortcake

Hands down one of the prettiest desserts in its simplicity. Sourdough shortcakes are sliced and layered with fresh whipped cream and sweetened strawberries.

sourdough cherry cobbler in a cast iron skillet on top of a wood table with a blue and white stripped napkin

Sourdough Cherry Cobbler

A perfectly tart cherry filling topped with tangy sourdough biscuits and baked until golden and bubbly. Top it with ice cream or whipped cream.

sourdough blueberry cobbler in a cast iron skillet

Sourdough Blueberry Cobbler

A family favorite for sure, this sourdough blueberry cobbler has a sweet blueberry filling with a sourdough biscuit topping. It is so delightful and a perfect way to use up all those farm fresh blueberries.

sourdough strawberry cream cheese cobbler in a cast iron skillet with a portion in an antique cup with a spoon in the back

Sourdough Strawberry Cream Cheese Cobbler

A buttery and sweet sourdough crust is topped with ripe strawberries and cream cheese. A wonderful and slightly unexpected combination.

healthy apple pie recipe made with sourdough and einkorn maple syrup apple pie

Cinnamon Maple Sourdough Apple Pie

A healthy and quick apple treat for fall. With no white sugar, fermented grains, and whole ingredients, it can be served for both breakfast and dessert with no guilt.

up close picture of sourdough peach cobbler topped with ice cream in a cast iron skillet

Sourdough Peach Cobbler Recipe

Is there anything that screams summer more than fresh peach cobbler? Every summer we pick tons of luscious peaches from a local farm and have to make as many sourdough peach cobblers as possible. Your family will absolutely devour this recipe.

sourdough pumpkin cobbler topped with ice cream in a cast iron skillet with a wooden spoon scooping out a serving

Sourdough Pumpkin Cobbler Recipe

Same take, fall style. Warm, spiced, organic pumpkin filling is topped with sweet sourdough biscuits. Kind of like an upside down pumpkin pie.

side view of a slice of apple pie with sourdough crust on a white and blue antique plate.

Fruit Pie Made With Sourdough Pie Crust

Make any of your favorite fruit, pumpkin, or sweet potato pie with the perfect flaky and buttery sourdough pie.

Sourdough Cakes And Brownies

slice of three layer sourdough cake with chocolate frosting on a blue and white antique plate with the remaining cake on a white cake stand in the background

Sourdough Chocolate Cake

Rich chocolate cake that is slightly healthier and fermented for a little sourdough tang. Topped with a delicious chocolate frosting for a perfect birthday cake.

close up picture of lemon pound cake slice with the slices off centered on a marble serving tray

Lemon Sourdough Pound Cake

Dense and sweet lemon pound cake made with sourdough starter and topped with a lemon glaze. This cake yields itself to a bright fresh pop of lemon flavor.

sourdough chocolate cupcake with white frosting cut in half on a white and blue antique plate

Sourdough Chocolate Cupcakes

Take my favorite sourdough chocolate cake recipe and made into cupcakes with the yummiest cream cheese buttercream frosting. Great for any celebration or just because, this recipe is so delectable.

sourdough coffee cake with cinnamon crumble on a white and red vintage plates

Sourdough Coffee Cake

Sourdough vanilla cake layered with a velvety cinnamon filling and topped with brown sugar crumble. A heavenly recipe that is just as good as it sounds.

sourdough brownies with a tahini swirl in a baking dish

Sourdough Brownies

A decadent fudgy brownie, with a signature sourdough kick. Tahini ribbons are swirled through the brownie batter, yielding an irresistible dessert. Make a long fermented version, or mix them up and bake right away.

sourdough donuts with a vanilla glaze on a wire rack over parchment paper

Sourdough Donuts With Vanilla Glaze

Donuts totally qualify as cake right? It’s a fluffy dough topped with a frosting so I’m totally counting it.

They have the most desirable fluffy texture that is then dipped in a vanilla glaze.

Sourdough Cookies And Scones

golden chocolate and coconut sourdough scones on a cream colored plate on top of a cream colored towel

Scones are a delicious dessert. Not too sweet, perfectly crumbly and yummy. You can make my master sourdough scone recipe or try this pumpkin version or chocolate and coconut version.

spatula with a sourdough chocolate chip cookie on it. More cookies in the background on parchment paper.

Sourdough Chocolate Chip Cookies  

Soft and yummy sourdough chocolate chip cookies are packed with chocolate chip goodness. This is one recipe you will want to keep on hand for all your special occasions.

Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches

Sandwich your favorite ice cream between two sweet sourdough chocolate chip cookies. I like to use this raw milk ice creamchai ice creamchocolate ice cream, or paleo coffee ice cream.

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3 Comments

  1. Rhonda says:

    I cut this recipe in half and make a single loaf since two loaves are more than I can use. It works beautifully.

  2. Delmer Allison says:

    This looks good and beautiful

    1. Delmer Allison says:

      I like to cook and bake