Indulge in the delightful combination of fluffy donuts and creamy strawberry cheesecake filling with this exclusive recipe for Strawberry Cheesecake Filled Donuts. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a sweet snack, these homemade donuts are sure to impress your family and friends. Follow this detailed guide to create your own batch of deliciousness!
Ingredients
For the Donuts:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Oil for frying (such as vegetable or canola oil)
For the Strawberry Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, pureed (reserve a few for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional, for brightness)
For the Glaze (Optional):
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Garnish (Optional):
- Fresh strawberries, sliced
- Whipped cream
Kitchen Tools Needed
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk or electric mixer
- Rolling pin
- Doughnut cutter or round cookie cutter
- Frying pan or deep fryer
- Slotted spoon
- Cooling rack
- Piping bag or resealable plastic bag (for filling the donuts)