Strawberry Cheesecake Filled Donuts (Print Version)
Tender donuts packed with a dreamy strawberry cheesecake center and drizzled with sweet glaze. A dreamy splurge for anyone who loves desserts.
# Ingredients:
→ For the Donuts
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
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1 large egg
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2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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2 teaspoons active dry yeast
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1 cup warm milk
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2 tablespoons sugar
→ For the Filling
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 cup strawberry jam
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1 cup softened cream cheese
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1/2 cup powdered sugar
→ For the Glaze
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2 tablespoons milk
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1 cup powdered sugar
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
# Instructions:
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Toss the flour, salt, melted butter, and egg into the bowl first, then sprinkle in the rest of the sugar. Pour in the foamy yeast mixture you set aside from the warm milk, yeast, and a little sugar—let that hang out about 5 minutes so it bubbles. Work the mixture with your hands until the dough feels smooth. Now just let it hang out until it gets puffy and doubles.
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Next, take the dough and roll it out until it’s about half an inch thick on a board dusted with flour. Cut out donut shapes, leave them to rise a bit more, then fry them up in hot (375°F/190°C) oil till each side is nice and gold. Drain them on paper towels when you’re done.
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Blend together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until everything’s silky smooth. Scoop in the strawberry jam and fold it gently so you keep some streaks for a pretty look.
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When the donuts aren’t hot anymore, poke a hole in the side and squeeze in as much of the strawberry-cream filling as you can with a piping bag.
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For the sweet finish, whip up the powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk in a bowl till it’s nice and runny. Drizzle it all over those stuffed donuts and let them set before you dig in.
# Notes:
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You’ll get light and airy donuts if the yeast’s bubbly before mixing.
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Don’t fill the donuts while they’re warm—wait until they’ve cooled off so your filling stays thick and tasty.
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Toss leftovers in the fridge and snack on them within two days for best flavor.