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Strawberry Cheesecake Donuts

Irresistible Strawberry Cheesecake Donuts for Sweet Cravings

These Strawberry Cheesecake Donuts are a delightful combination of fluffy dough and rich cheesecake filling, perfect for satisfying sweet cravings.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 12 donuts
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 1/2 cup warm milk not hot
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast freshness is key
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free blend
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 1 large egg or flax egg for vegan
Cheesecake Filling
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar coconut powdered sugar is an alternative
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract use pure for best flavor
  • 1/4 cup strawberry jam can use other berry jams
Frying
  • 2 cups vegetable oil or peanut/canola oil
Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons milk adjust for consistency

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • donut cutter
  • frying pot
  • Piping Bag

Method
 

Activating Yeast
  1. Combine warm milk, active dry yeast, and granulated sugar. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
Preparing Dough
  1. Whisk together flour, salt, and sugar. Add yeast mixture, melted butter, and egg. Mix until shaggy dough forms.
Kneading and Rising
  1. Knead dough for 8-10 minutes. Let rise in greased bowl covered with towel for 1-1.5 hours.
Shaping and Frying
  1. Roll dough 1/2 inch thick, cut shapes, and let rest. Fry in oil at 350-360°F for 1.5-2 minutes each side.
Making Filling
  1. Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in strawberry jam.
Preparing Glaze
  1. Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth and pourable.
Assembling and Glazing
  1. Inject cheesecake filling into donuts and dip in glaze. Allow glaze to set for 15-20 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1donutCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

For best results, ensure yeast is activated, and donuts are slightly cooled before filling.

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