Description
Indulgent strawberry cheesecake stuffed donuts blend creamy cheesecake and sweet strawberry goodness into a heavenly pastry. Rich flavors and delicate textures create a dessert sensation that melts in your mouth and satisfies deepest cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Donuts
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tsp active dry yeast
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter
Cheesecake Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup fresh strawberries
Coating and Topping
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup strawberry jam
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by combining it with warm milk, allowing it to bloom and become frothy for about 5-10 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt, creating a dry ingredient base for the donut dough.
- Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients, crack eggs into the middle, and gradually incorporate the activated yeast mixture and softened butter.
- Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic, developing a soft, pliable texture.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm area for approximately 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- While the dough rises, prepare the cheesecake filling by whipping cream cheese until smooth, then fold in powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
- Gently dice fresh strawberries and carefully fold them into the cream cheese mixture, creating a vibrant and fruity filling.
- Punch down the risen dough and roll it out to about 1/2-inch thickness on a floured surface.
- Cut circular shapes using a round cookie cutter, creating uniform donut bases.
- Spoon the strawberry cheesecake filling into the center of each dough circle, carefully sealing the edges to prevent leakage.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot to 350°F, ensuring a consistent and safe frying temperature.
- Carefully lower the stuffed donuts into the hot oil, frying each side for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and puffy.
- Remove donuts with a slotted spoon, allowing excess oil to drain on paper towels.
- Mix granulated sugar and cinnamon in a shallow dish for coating.
- While still warm, roll each fried donut in the cinnamon-sugar mixture, ensuring complete coverage.
- Optional: Drizzle strawberry jam over the top of the donuts for an extra burst of fruity flavor.
- Serve immediately while warm and enjoy the delightful combination of soft donut, creamy filling, and sweet coating.
Notes
- Activate yeast in milk precisely between 100-110°F to ensure proper fermentation without killing the yeast’s active cultures.
- Knead dough thoroughly to develop gluten, creating a soft, stretchy texture that helps donuts maintain their shape during frying.
- Use room temperature cream cheese and ingredients to prevent lumpy filling and ensure smooth, creamy consistency.
- Roll donuts in cinnamon sugar immediately after frying while they’re still warm, allowing the coating to adhere perfectly and create a delightful crispy exterior.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 355
- Sugar: 31 g
- Sodium: 181 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 68 mg