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Strawberry Cheesecake Donuts

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Strawberry cheesecake donuts are fluffy, fried yeast donuts filled with creamy cheesecake filling and topped with a fresh strawberry glaze and whole strawberry garnish. They’re a decadent treat perfect for brunch, special occasions, or satisfying a sweet tooth.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
  • Yield: 12 filled donuts
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • For the donuts:
  • 2 ¼ tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast
  • ¾ cup warm milk (110°F)
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling
  • ½ tsp salt
  • Neutral oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
  • For the cheesecake filling:
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream, whipped to soft peaks
  • For the strawberry glaze:
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped or mashed
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1–2 tbsp milk, as needed for consistency
  • Topping:
  • Whole fresh strawberries, for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and 1 tsp sugar. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add remaining sugar, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla. Mix well. Gradually stir in flour and salt until dough forms.
  3. Knead on a floured surface for 5–7 minutes until smooth. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1–1.5 hours until doubled.
  4. While dough rises, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in whipped cream. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  5. Roll risen dough to ½-inch thickness. Cut out 3-inch rounds. Place on parchment-lined tray. Cover and let rise 30 minutes until puffed.
  6. Heat oil to 350°F. Fry donuts 1–2 minutes per side until golden. Drain on paper towels and cool slightly.
  7. For glaze, mash strawberries with lemon juice. Mix with powdered sugar and add milk gradually until pourable.
  8. Cut cooled donuts in half. Fill centers with cheesecake filling using a spoon or piping bag.
  9. Dip top halves in strawberry glaze and let excess drip off. Place a whole strawberry on top of each donut.
  10. Serve immediately or chill briefly to set filling. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Use raspberries, blueberries, or blackberries for a different berry glaze.
  • Add mini chocolate chips to filling or drizzle donuts with melted chocolate for variation.
  • Bake instead of fry at 375°F for 12–15 minutes (texture will vary).
  • Glaze sets best on fully cooled donuts. Let cool completely before dipping.

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