These Strawberry Cheesecake Stuffed Donuts are a delicious combination of fluffy, warm donuts filled with a creamy strawberry cheesecake filling and topped with a sweet glaze. They make the perfect treat for breakfast or as a dessert, offering the indulgent flavors of cheesecake with the fun of a donut.
Ingredients
For the Donuts:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2/3 cup milk
2 large eggs
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Strawberry Cheesecake Filling:
1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup strawberry jam
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
(Tip: You’ll find the full list of ingredients and measurements in the recipe card below.)
Directions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a donut pan.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
In another bowl, combine the milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Stir well to combine.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Spoon the batter into the donut pan, filling each cavity about halfway.
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the donuts are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
While the donuts are cooling, prepare the filling by beating the cream cheese, powdered sugar, strawberry jam, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
Once the donuts have cooled slightly, use a piping bag or a small knife to create a hole in the center of each donut.
Fill the donuts with the strawberry cheesecake mixture.
To make the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Dip the tops of the filled donuts into the glaze and allow the excess to drip off.
Servings and Timing
Servings: 12 donuts
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Variations
Chocolate Cheesecake Filling: For a twist, swap the strawberry jam with melted chocolate or chocolate syrup for a chocolate cheesecake-filled donut.
Fruit Variations: Instead of strawberry jam, I can experiment with raspberry, blueberry, or peach preserves for different fruit fillings.
Glazed Donuts: For a lighter donut, I can skip the filling and simply glaze the donuts for a simple yet delicious treat.
Storage/Reheating
Storage: I store any leftover donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. If I want them to last a little longer, I can store them in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheating: To reheat, I simply microwave the donuts for about 10-15 seconds, or warm them in the oven at 300°F (150°C) for 5-7 minutes to keep them fresh and soft.
FAQs
How do I prevent the donuts from becoming too dry?
To avoid dry donuts, I make sure to mix the wet and dry ingredients until just combined. Overmixing can lead to dense donuts, so I stop as soon as everything is incorporated.
Can I use a different type of filling?
Yes, you can! While strawberry cheesecake is the star here, you can use other fillings such as chocolate ganache, vanilla cream, or even a fruity custard.
Can I make the donuts ahead of time?
I can prepare the donuts in advance and store them without the filling and glaze. When I’m ready to serve, I just fill them with the cheesecake filling and dip them in the glaze.
Do I need a donut pan for this recipe?
Yes, a donut pan is ideal for shaping these donuts, but if I don’t have one, I can bake the batter in a muffin tin and use a piping bag to fill the holes once baked.
How can I make these donuts extra indulgent?
To make them even more indulgent, I can add a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar on top before glazing or drizzle some melted chocolate over the glaze for an extra treat.
Conclusion
These Strawberry Cheesecake Stuffed Donuts are an amazing treat, combining the fluffiness of donuts with the creamy sweetness of strawberry cheesecake. Whether it’s for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, these donuts are guaranteed to impress. With easy ingredients and a simple process, I can whip up a batch in no time. They’re perfect for any occasion when I want something sweet and satisfying!
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Strawberry Cheesecake Stuffed Donuts
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 donuts
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
These Strawberry Cheesecake Stuffed Donuts are a delicious combination of fluffy, warm donuts filled with a creamy strawberry cheesecake filling and topped with a sweet glaze.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2/3 cup milk
2 large eggs
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup strawberry jam
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a donut pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, combine the milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Stir well to combine.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Spoon the batter into the donut pan, filling each cavity about halfway.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the donuts are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- While the donuts are cooling, prepare the filling by beating the cream cheese, powdered sugar, strawberry jam, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Once the donuts have cooled slightly, use a piping bag or a small knife to create a hole in the center of each donut.
- Fill the donuts with the strawberry cheesecake mixture.
- To make the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Dip the tops of the filled donuts into the glaze and allow the excess to drip off.
Notes
Storage: Store any leftover donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. For longer storage, refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Reheating: To reheat, microwave the donuts for about 10-15 seconds, or warm them in the oven at 300°F (150°C) for 5-7 minutes.
Variations: Swap the strawberry jam for raspberry, blueberry, or peach preserves for different fruit fillings.
For a twist, replace the strawberry jam with melted chocolate or chocolate syrup for a chocolate cheesecake filling.
To make donuts extra indulgent, add a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar on top before glazing or drizzle melted chocolate over the glaze.
If you don’t have a donut pan, you can bake the batter in a muffin tin and pipe in the filling once baked.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
