Introduction
Imagine fluffy, golden donuts stuffed with rich, creamy strawberry cheesecake filling and dusted with sweet powdered sugar—absolute heaven! 😍🍓 These Strawberry Cheesecake Stuffed Donuts are soft, airy, and bursting with luscious flavor. Whether for breakfast, brunch, or a decadent dessert, this recipe is a must-try for donut lovers!
📋 Ingredients
For the Donuts:
2 ¼ teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast
¾ cup warm milk (110°F / 43°C) 🥛
¼ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted 🧈
1 egg 🥚
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
Vegetable oil (for frying)
For the Strawberry Cheesecake Filling:
4 oz cream cheese, softened 🧀
½ cup powdered sugar
½ cup fresh strawberries, finely chopped 🍓
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon heavy cream (for extra creaminess, optional)
For the Coating:
½ cup granulated sugar OR powdered sugar
½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional, for extra warmth)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Donut Dough:
In a small bowl, combine the warm milk, yeast, and 1 teaspoon sugar. Stir and let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together remaining sugar, melted butter, egg, salt, and yeast mixture.
Gradually add flour, mixing until a soft dough forms.
Knead for 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic. (If using a stand mixer, use the dough hook.)
Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1–1.5 hours or until doubled in size.
2. Make the Strawberry Cheesecake Filling:
In a bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Fold in chopped strawberries and mix well.
Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
3. Shape & Fry the Donuts:
Roll out the risen dough on a floured surface to about ½-inch thickness.
Cut out circles using a round cookie cutter or glass (about 3 inches wide