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Irresistible Strawberry Cheesecake Stuffed Donuts

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These homemade Strawberry Cheesecake Stuffed Donuts combine soft, fluffy donut dough with a rich, creamy strawberry cheesecake filling for a nostalgic and delicious treat perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour (420 g)
  • ½ cup granulated sugar (100 g)
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast (one packet)
  • 1 cup warm whole milk (240 ml, about 110°F/43°C)
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter (56 g), melted and slightly cooled
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 8 oz cream cheese (225 g), softened
  • ⅓ cup powdered sugar (40 g)
  • ½ cup fresh strawberries (75 g), finely chopped (or thawed frozen berries)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream (30 ml) (optional)
  • Vegetable oil or canola oil, for frying
  • Powdered sugar, for dusting
  • Optional: strawberry glaze or jam for extra sweetness

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough (15 minutes active, 1 hour rising): In a large bowl, whisk the warm milk with yeast and 1 tablespoon sugar. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add melted butter, eggs, remaining sugar, and salt to the yeast mixture. Stir to combine.
  3. Gradually add flour, about 1 cup at a time, mixing until a soft dough forms. Knead with a stand mixer dough hook on medium speed for 6-8 minutes or by hand on a floured surface for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. Place dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
  5. Make the Filling (10 minutes): Beat cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth. Fold in chopped strawberries and heavy cream if using. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  6. Shape the Donuts (15 minutes): Punch down dough and roll out on a floured surface to ½ inch thickness. Cut circles with a 3-inch cutter.
  7. Place half the circles on parchment-lined baking sheets. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of cheesecake filling onto each circle, leaving a border.
  8. Brush edges lightly with water, top with remaining dough circles, press edges firmly to seal, and smooth out.
  9. Cover shaped donuts loosely and let rise for 20-30 minutes until puffy.
  10. Fry the Donuts (15 minutes): Heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry donuts in batches, flipping once, about 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown.
  11. Transfer donuts to a cooling rack lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
  12. Finishing Touches: Once slightly cooled, dust donuts with powdered sugar and optionally drizzle with strawberry glaze or warm jam.

Notes

Do not rush the rising stages for lighter, fluffier donuts. Maintain oil temperature at 350°F to avoid greasy or burnt donuts. Seal edges well with water to prevent filling leaks. Use room temperature ingredients for best results. Don’t overfill donuts to avoid leaks during frying.

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