Description
Indulgent Strawberry Cheesecake Stuffed Donuts merge classic bakery magic with creamy cheesecake filling and fresh berry bliss. Sweet pastry dreams come alive with luscious strawberry centers that promise pure dessert perfection for passionate bakers and dessert enthusiasts.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
Yeast and Liquid Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup warm milk (110°F/43°C)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Sweeteners and Seasonings:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Activate yeast by whisking it into lukewarm milk, allowing the mixture to develop a foamy texture for approximately 5 minutes.
- Combine flour, sugar, and salt in a spacious mixing bowl, creating a dry ingredient foundation for the donut dough.
- Pour the activated yeast mixture into the dry ingredients, integrating them with softened butter to form a cohesive, slightly sticky dough.
- Knead the dough thoroughly on a lightly floured surface for 7-8 minutes until smooth and elastic, developing its gluten structure.
- Transfer the dough to a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm environment for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- While the dough rises, prepare the cheesecake filling by blending cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until velvety and uniform.
- Punch down the risen dough and roll it out to approximately 1/2-inch thickness on a floured surface.
- Cut circular shapes using a round cookie cutter, creating uniform donut bases.
- Place a small dollop of cheesecake filling in the center of each dough circle.
- Carefully fold and seal the edges, ensuring the filling remains completely enclosed.
- Allow the stuffed donuts to proof for an additional 30 minutes in a draft-free area.
- Heat oil to 350°F in a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot, maintaining a consistent temperature.
- Gently lower the donuts into the hot oil, frying each side for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove donuts and drain excess oil on paper towels.
- Once cooled slightly, dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with strawberry glaze for a finishing touch.
Notes
- Activate yeast precisely by using milk at the perfect lukewarm temperature between 100-110°F to ensure proper rising and soft donut texture.
- Knead dough gently but thoroughly to develop gluten structure, which creates a light and airy donut with smooth elastic consistency.
- Consider chilling stuffed donuts for 15-20 minutes before frying to help maintain shape and prevent filling from leaking during cooking.
- Swap traditional cream cheese for dairy-free alternatives like cashew cream to make recipe suitable for lactose-intolerant or vegan dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: Not specified
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Fermenting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 271 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg