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Strawberry Cheesecake Donuts: The Ultimate Recipe & Guide

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Fluffy homemade donuts filled with creamy strawberry cheesecake filling and topped with a vibrant strawberry glaze. A delightful treat that combines the best of both worlds!

Ingredients

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  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Vegetable oil, for frying
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and finely diced
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • ¼ cup strawberry puree (from about ½ cup fresh strawberries)
  • 2–3 tablespoons milk, or more as needed
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional: Red food coloring, for a more vibrant color
  • Freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
  • Fresh strawberries, sliced
  • Graham cracker crumbs

Instructions

  1. Prepare Donut Dough: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together sugar, buttermilk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract.
  2. Gradually add wet ingredients to dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 2 hours).
  3. Shape and Fry Donuts: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly flour it. On a floured surface, roll out dough to ½ inch thickness. Cut out donuts with a donut cutter.
  4. Re-roll scraps and cut out more donuts. Place cut donuts on the prepared baking sheet and let them rest for 15-20 minutes.
  5. Heat about 3 inches of vegetable oil in a large pot to 350°F (175°C).
  6. Carefully place a few donuts at a time into the hot oil. Fry for 1-2 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
  7. Remove donuts and place them on a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Let cool slightly.
  8. Make Strawberry Cheesecake Filling: Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until combined.
  9. Add heavy cream and vanilla extract and beat until light and fluffy. Gently fold in diced strawberries.
  10. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  11. Prepare Strawberry Glaze: Puree ½ cup fresh strawberries. Strain the puree through a fine-mesh sieve.
  12. In a medium bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, strawberry puree, and 2 tablespoons of milk.
  13. Add more milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached. Add a pinch of salt and optional food coloring.
  14. Assemble Donuts: Create a hole in the side of each donut. Transfer filling to a piping bag and pipe into the hole of each donut.
  15. Dip the top of each filled donut into the strawberry glaze.
  16. Sprinkle with crushed freeze-dried strawberries, sliced fresh strawberries, or graham cracker crumbs (optional).
  17. Let the glaze set for about 15-20 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Don’t overmix the dough.
  • Maintain oil temperature for even cooking.
  • Work in batches when frying.
  • Chill the filling for easier piping.
  • Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor.
  • These donuts are best enjoyed fresh. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. For longer storage, freeze the donuts (without the filling and glaze) for up to 2 months. Thaw them completely before filling and glazing.

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