Description
Sweet and indulgent Strawberry Cheesecake Donuts combine classic pastry charm with creamy cheesecake filling. Rich strawberry glaze and crumbled graham crackers complete this delightful dessert you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 ml) all-purpose flour
- 4 oz (113 g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (120 ml) milk (any type)
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup (120 ml) fresh strawberries, chopped
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 2 tbsps (30 g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
- ¼ cup (30 g) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp lemon juice (optional, for a hint of tartness)
- 2–3 tbsps (30–45 ml) milk (adjust for desired consistency)
Instructions
- Compote Creation: Simmer chopped strawberries with sugar and lemon juice, developing a rich, glossy reduction. Cool completely to intensify fruity flavors.
- Dough Preparation: Whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in one bowl. In another, blend milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Merge wet and dry ingredients until a smooth batter forms.
- Baking Process: Preheat oven to 375F. Spray donut pan with non-stick coating. Fill wells halfway with batter. Bake 10-12 minutes until golden and a toothpick emerges clean.
- Cheesecake Filling: Whip cream cheese until smooth. Incorporate powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy cream. Beat until achieving a luxurious, pipeable consistency.
- Donut Assembly: Allow donuts to cool to room temperature. Carefully hollow out center using a piping tip. Fill each donut generously with cheesecake mixture, avoiding overstuffing.
- Final Touches: Drizzle strawberry compote over filled donuts, allowing sauce to cascade artfully. Dust with a delicate layer of powdered sugar for elegant presentation.
- Serving Recommendation: Enjoy immediately for optimal texture, or store in sealed container to preserve freshness and flavor profile.
Notes
- Check Strawberry Consistency: Ensure strawberries are ripe and sweet for the compote, avoiding overly tart or underripe fruit that might compromise the flavor profile.
- Control Batter Moisture: Mix wet and dry ingredients gently to prevent overmixing, which can create dense, tough donuts instead of light, airy texture.
- Precise Piping Technique: Use a narrow piping tip to create clean, even filling cavities without tearing the donut’s delicate structure.
- Temperature Matters: Allow donuts to cool completely before filling to prevent cheesecake mixture from melting and losing its creamy consistency.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 196
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 104 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg