Fluffy donuts filled with creamy strawberry cheesecake and topped with a sweet glaze. Perfect for a decadent treat!
Ingredients:
For the Donuts:
1 cup warm milk
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
2 tablespoons sugar
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 large egg
For the Filling:
1 cup cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup strawberry jam
For the Glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions:
Prepare the Dough:
In a bowl, dissolve yeast and 1 tablespoon sugar in warm milk. Let sit until frothy, about 5 minutes.
Add flour, salt, melted butter, egg, and remaining sugar. Knead until smooth. Let rise until doubled in size.
Form and Fry Donuts:
On a floured surface, roll out dough to 1/2 inch thickness. Cut out donuts and let rise again.
Fry in 375°F (190°C) oil until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
Make the Filling:
Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in strawberry jam.
Fill Donuts:
Once cooled, make a hole in the side of each donut. Pipe in the strawberry cheesecake filling.
Glaze:
Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla to make the glaze. Drizzle over filled donuts.
