Description
Delight in these homemade Strawberry Cheesecake Donuts, featuring a soft yeasted dough fried to golden perfection, filled with a luscious cream cheese and strawberry jam swirl, and finished with a sweet vanilla glaze. Perfect for a special breakfast or indulgent treat.
Ingredients
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Dough
- 1 cup warm milk
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
Cheesecake Filling
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup strawberry jam
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Activate the yeast: Combine warm milk, yeast, and 1 tablespoon of sugar in a small bowl. Let the mixture sit for 5-10 minutes until it becomes foamy, indicating the yeast is active.
- Prepare the dough: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and remaining 1 tablespoon of sugar. Add the foamy yeast mixture, melted butter, and egg. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead and rise: Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours or until it doubles in size.
- Shape and fry: Punch down the dough, roll it out to 1/2 inch thickness, and cut into donut shapes. Let the cut donuts rest for another 20-30 minutes. Heat vegetable oil to 350-360°F (175-180°C) and fry the donuts for 1.5-2 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- Make filling: Beat softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Gently fold in the strawberry jam to create swirls in the filling.
- Prepare glaze: Whisk together 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract until the glaze is smooth and pourable.
- Assemble and glaze: Inject the cheesecake filling into the slightly warm donuts using a piping bag or injector. Dip the tops of the donuts into the glaze or drizzle it over. Let the glaze set for 15-20 minutes before serving.
Notes
- The dough requires time to rise, so plan accordingly.
- Use a candy or deep-fry thermometer to maintain the oil temperature for perfectly fried donuts.
- Donuts are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Softened cream cheese is essential for a smooth cheesecake filling.
- If you prefer, substitute strawberry jam with your favorite fruit preserves.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: strawberry cheesecake donuts, fried donuts, homemade donuts, cream cheese filling, dessert donuts, strawberry jam donuts
