Description
Sweet and sinful Cheesecake Donuts bring New York bakery magic right into home kitchens with rich cream cheese filling and golden-fried perfection. Crisp exterior and creamy interior promise delightful indulgence you cannot resist.
Ingredients
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Donuts:
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cream Cheese:
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, softened
Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) lemon juice
Glaze:
- 1 cup (120 grams) powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping:
- Graham cracker crumbs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F (175C) and thoroughly coat a donut pan with non-stick spray.
- Create a dry mixture by whisking flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl until evenly combined.
- In a separate container, blend milk, eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, and softened cream cheese until achieving a uniform, silky consistency.
- Gently incorporate wet ingredients into dry ingredients, stirring minimally to prevent overmixing and maintain a smooth batter texture.
- Carefully distribute batter into donut pan cavities, filling approximately three-quarters full. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges turn golden and donuts demonstrate a springy resilience when lightly pressed.
- Allow donuts to cool completely on a wire rack while preparing the cheesecake filling by whipping cream cheese with powdered sugar, vanilla, and optional lemon juice until achieving a luxurious, creamy texture.
- Using a piping bag with a small round tip, delicately puncture each cooled donut and inject cheesecake filling until slightly protruding.
- Create a glossy glaze by whisking powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Dunk each donut into the glaze, allowing excess to drip off, then garnish with a sprinkle of graham cracker crumbs for added crunch and visual appeal.
Notes
- Precision is key when measuring ingredients to ensure the perfect texture and rise of donuts.
- Use room temperature ingredients like eggs and cream cheese for smoother, more consistent mixing.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent tough, dense donuts – stop stirring as soon as ingredients are just combined.
- Pipe filling slowly and carefully to prevent donuts from splitting or overfilling.
- Gluten-free option: Substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend for celiac-friendly donuts.
- Dairy-free adaptation: Replace milk and butter with plant-based alternatives like almond milk and coconut oil.
- Reduce sugar content by using a sugar substitute or cutting the amount by 25% for a less sweet version.
- Cooling donuts completely prevents soggy texture and helps filling set properly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 204 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 125 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg