Description
These soft and fluffy strawberry cheesecake donuts are bursting with fruity flavor and creamy goodness. Baked to perfection and topped with a sweet finish!
Ingredients
For the Donuts:
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup granulated sugar
2 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
¾ cup milk
2 large eggs
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Cheesecake Filling:
4 oz cream cheese, softened
2 tbsp powdered sugar
½ tsp vanilla extract
For the Strawberry Topping:
½ cup strawberry jam or preserves
¼ cup fresh diced strawberries (optional)
Graham cracker crumbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Make the Donut Batter:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
In another bowl, whisk milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla.
Add wet ingredients to dry and mix until just combined.
Bake:
Fill donut cavities ¾ full with batter.
Bake for 12–15 minutes or until golden and springy to the touch.
Cool completely on a wire rack.
Prepare Cheesecake Filling:
In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
Transfer to a piping bag or plastic bag with the tip snipped.
Assemble Donuts:
Once donuts are cool, inject or pipe cheesecake filling into each donut center or top.
Spoon a bit of strawberry jam and diced strawberries on top.
Sprinkle with graham cracker crumbs if using.
Notes
These are best served fresh but can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
For an extra treat, drizzle with white chocolate or dust with powdered sugar.
Can be made in a mini donut pan for bite-sized versions!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
