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Strawberry Cheesecake Donuts

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Strawberry Cheesecake Donuts combine the best of two desserts—fluffy donuts and creamy cheesecake—filled with a tangy-sweet cream cheese center and topped with a fresh strawberry glaze. Perfect for brunch, dessert, or any special occasion.

  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: Makes 10–12 donuts
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Frying or Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • For the donuts:
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup warm milk
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Oil, for frying
  • For the cheesecake filling:
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1–2 tbsp heavy cream or milk (as needed for consistency)
  • For the strawberry glaze:
  • 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, puréed
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • Optional: freeze-dried strawberries, for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Stir in warm milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla until a dough forms.
  2. Knead dough until smooth and elastic. Cover and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  3. Roll dough to 1/2-inch thickness and cut into donut rounds. Place on parchment-lined tray, cover, and let rise 30 minutes.
  4. Heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry donuts in batches for 1–2 minutes per side until golden. Drain on paper towels. (For baking, brush with butter and bake at 375°F for 10–12 minutes.)
  5. For filling, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Add cream or milk to loosen as needed. Transfer to piping bag with long tip.
  6. Fill each donut by inserting the tip and piping cheesecake mixture into the center.
  7. Mix puréed strawberries, powdered sugar, and lemon juice for glaze. Dip or drizzle over donuts.
  8. Garnish with freeze-dried strawberries or fresh slices if desired. Serve fresh.

Notes

  • Use jam or compote if fresh strawberries aren’t available.
  • Top with graham cracker crumbs for full cheesecake flavor.
  • Use store-bought dough for a shortcut version.
  • Fill with both strawberry preserves and cheesecake for extra flavor.
  • Make mini donut holes for a bite-sized treat.

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