Strawberry Cheesecake Donuts
Strawberry Cheesecake Donuts are soft, golden donuts filled with a sweet strawberry compote and dipped in a creamy cheesecake glaze for a bakery-style treat made at home.
Ingredients
For the Donuts
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- Oil for frying
For the Strawberry Filling
- 1 cup strawberries chopped
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
For the Cheesecake Glaze
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 to 3 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until smooth and well combined.
- Whisk milk, egg, vanilla, and melted butter in a separate bowl until blended.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients, stirring gently until a soft dough forms; add flour if too sticky.
- Roll the dough ½ inch thick and cut into donut shapes, then place on parchment.
- Fry at 350°F for 1 to 2 minutes per side until golden and slightly puffed, then drain.
- Cook strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice for 5 to 7 minutes until thick and jammy; let cool.
- Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla, adding milk until thick and pourable.
- Pipe strawberry filling into each donut through the side.
- Dip tops into cheesecake glaze and let set before serving.