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Strawberry Cheesecake Filled Donuts Recipe

Take your love for donuts to the next level with these irresistible Strawberry Cheesecake Filled Donuts.
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Ingredients
  

  • For the Donuts:
  • - 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
  • - ¾ cup warm milk 110°F/45°C
  • - ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • - 2 large eggs
  • - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • - 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • - ½ teaspoon salt
  • - Vegetable oil for frying
  • #### For the Strawberry Cheesecake Filling:
  • - 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • - ½ cup powdered sugar
  • - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • - 1 cup fresh strawberries hulled and finely chopped
  • #### For the Topping:
  • - 1 cup granulated sugar for rolling
  • - ½ cup fresh strawberries diced (optional, for garnish)

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Donut Dough:**
  • - In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in the warm milk. Let it sit for about 5 minutes, or until it becomes foamy.
  • - In a large mixing bowl, combine the sugar, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Add the yeast mixture and mix until combined.
  • - Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5-7 minutes, or until smooth and elastic.
  • - Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
  • **Prepare the Strawberry Cheesecake Filling:**
  • - In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  • - Gently fold in the chopped strawberries until evenly distributed.
  • - Transfer the filling to a piping bag fitted with a medium round tip and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • **Shape and Fry the Donuts:**
  • - Once the dough has risen, punch it down to release the air. Roll the dough out on a floured surface to about ½-inch thickness.
  • - Use a round cookie cutter (about 3 inches in diameter) to cut out donut shapes. Re-roll the scraps as needed to use all the dough.
  • - Place the cut donuts on a parchment-lined baking sheet and cover them with a kitchen towel. Let them rise for another 30 minutes, or until puffy.
  • - Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large heavy-bottomed pot to 350°F (175°C).
  • - Carefully fry the donuts, a few at a time, for about 1-2 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the donuts to a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
  • **Fill the Donuts:**
  • - While the donuts are still warm, roll them in granulated sugar until coated.
  • - Allow the donuts to cool slightly, then use a small knife to make a small incision in the side of each donut.
  • - Insert the tip of the piping bag into the incision and fill each donut with the strawberry cheesecake filling until it feels slightly heavy.
  • **Serve:**
  • - Optionally, garnish the tops of the filled donuts with a few pieces of diced strawberries for an extra touch of flavor and color.
  • - Serve the Strawberry Cheesecake Filled Donuts fresh, and enjoy the delicious combination of creamy cheesecake and sweet strawberries with every bite.