Strawberry Cheesecake Stuffed Donuts
A golden, fluffy donut fried to perfection and filled with creamy strawberry cheesecake. Coated in cinnamon sugar, it’s the perfect mix of crispy, soft, and sweet.
Ingredients
- 1 packet dry yeast
- ¾ cup warm milk (110°F)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 1 egg
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp salt
- 8 oz cream cheese
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup strawberry preserves
- ½ cup diced fresh strawberries
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- Vegetable oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Mix warm milk and yeast in a small bowl; let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy. In a large bowl, combine sugar, melted butter, egg, and salt, then stir in the yeast mixture. Gradually add flour and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth. Cover and let rise for 1 hour until doubled in size.
- Shape and Proof: Roll the dough to ½-inch thickness on a floured surface. Cut into 3-inch rounds, place on a parchment-lined tray, cover, and let rise for 30-40 minutes until puffy.
- Fry the Donuts: Heat 2-3 inches of oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry donuts in batches for 1-2 minutes per side until golden. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Coat the Donuts: While warm, roll in a cinnamon-sugar mixture (if using). Let cool completely before filling.
- Make the Filling: Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in strawberry preserves and diced strawberries. Transfer to a piping bag.
- Fill the Donuts: Poke a small hole in each donut, insert the piping bag, and fill until slightly plump. Serve immediately or refrigerate for a chilled filling.