These homemade fried donuts are filled with creamy strawberry cheesecake and topped with a sweet glaze—perfect for dessert or brunch.

For the donuts:

2 cups all-purpose flour

2 Tbsp granulated sugar

1 Tbsp baking powder

½ tsp salt

¾ cup milk

1 egg

2 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted

1 tsp vanilla extract

Oil for frying

For the cheesecake filling:

8 oz cream cheese, softened

¼ cup powdered sugar

½ tsp vanilla extract

⅓ cup diced fresh strawberries

For the strawberry glaze (optional):

1 cup powdered sugar

2 Tbsp strawberry purée

½ tsp vanilla extract

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Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.

In a separate bowl, mix milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla. Add to dry ingredients and mix until soft dough forms.

Roll out dough to ½ inch thick and cut into rounds.

Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) and fry donuts 2–3 minutes per side until golden. Drain and cool.

Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in strawberries.

Fill a piping bag with the cheesecake mixture. Poke a hole in each donut and fill.

Whisk together glaze ingredients and dip or drizzle over donuts. Chill 10 minutes before serving or enjoy warm.

Use raspberries or blueberries instead of strawberries.

Add lemon zest to the filling for a tangy twist.

Donuts can be baked for a lighter texture but are best fried.