Description:
These Strawberry Cheesecake Filled Donuts are bite-sized fried treats filled with a creamy strawberry cheesecake filling. They are crispy on the outside, soft and gooey on the inside, and bursting with sweet and tangy flavors from the cheesecake and strawberries. Coated in cinnamon sugar and served warm, these donuts are the perfect treat for breakfast, dessert, or anytime you need a sweet snack.
Origin:
The concept of filled donuts is beloved in many cultures, often combining a soft dough with a variety of fillings. These filled donuts are inspired by classic filled donuts, but made mini for a bite-sized treat, with a creamy and fruity cheesecake filling. It’s a creative take on the traditional filled donut and cheesecake.
Ingredients (Makes about 18-20 doughnuts):
For the doughnuts:
All-purpose flour: 2 cups
Granulated sugar: ½ cup
Baking powder: 2 tsp
Salt: ½ tsp
Ground cinnamon: 1 tsp
Milk: ½ cup
Egg: 1 large
Vanilla extract: 1 tsp
Unsalted butter: 2 tbsp (melted)
Vegetable oil: for frying
For the strawberry cheesecake filling:
Cream cheese: 8 oz (softened)
Powdered sugar: ½ cup
Vanilla extract: 1 tsp
Strawberry jam or fresh strawberry puree: ¼ cup
Heavy cream: 2 tbsp (optional, for creaminess)
For the cinnamon sugar coating:
Granulated sugar: ½ cup
Ground Cinnamon: 2 tsp
Instructions:
Step 1: Prepare the doughnut batter
