Delightful Strawberry Cheesecake Filled Donuts

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Delightful Strawberry Cheesecake Filled Donuts

Strawberry cheesecake-filled doughnuts are the perfect combination of two indulgent sweets. These delicacies fulfil your sweet taste with a soft, fluffy doughnut crust and a scrumptious strawberry cheesecake interior. These doughnuts are perfect for special occasions or simply because!

Ingredients

For Doughnuts:

  1. 2 1/4 tsp dry active yeast (1 packet)
  2. 1/4 cup warm milk (110°F/45°C)
  3. 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  4. 1/2 tsp salt
  5. 1/4 cup softened unsalted butter
  6. 1 big egg
  7. 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  8. Fry in vegetable oil

For Strawberry Cheesecake Filling:

  1. 1 cup hulled, chopped fresh strawberries
  2. 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  3. 1 tbsp lemon juice
  4. 1 tsp cornflour
  5. 1/2 cup softened cream cheese
  6. 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  7. 1/2 tsp vanilla

For Glaze:

  1. 1 cup powdered sugar
  2. Two tablespoons milk
  3. 1/2 tsp vanilla
  4. For Optional Garnish:
  6. Fresh strawberry slices
  7. Whipping cream

Equipment Required

  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand or stand mixer?
  • Saucepan
  • Sealable plastic or pastry bag (for filling)
  • Fry pan/deep fryer
  • Candy thermometer
  • Cooling rack

Instructions

  • In a separate basin, mix warm milk and a pinch of sugar to activate yeast for doughnut dough. Sprinkle yeast over milk and let sit 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  • Mix Dough: Mix the remaining sugar, salt, butter, and egg in a large bowl or stand mixer. Mix in the activated yeast mixture. Slowly add flour and mix until soft dough forms.
  • Knead Dough: Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes on a lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic. Alternatively, use a stand mixer dough hook.
  • Let Dough rest: location the dough in a lightly oiled basin, cover with plastic wrap or a damp towel, and let it rest in a warm location for 1 hour until doubled.

2. Make Strawberry Cheesecake Filling

  • In a saucepan, mix sliced strawberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice. Cook strawberries over medium heat for 5 minutes to release juices and break down. Add cornflour and simmer for 2 minutes to thicken. Remove from heat and cool.
  • Beat softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth in a bowl to make cheesecake filling. Combine the chilled strawberry mixture with cream cheese. Refrigerate the filling while making doughnuts.

3. Shape and Fry Doughnuts

  • Punch down the risen dough and roll it out on a floured surface. Roll it to 1/2-inch thickness.
  • Cut Doughnuts: Use a doughnut cutter or 3-inch round cutter. Without a doughnut cutter, use a smaller round cutter to cut off the centres.
  • Let Rise: Place cut doughnuts on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Allow them to rise for 30 minutes under a cloth until slightly puffy.
  • Heat Oil: Heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C) in a big pan or deep fryer. Use a candy thermometer to check oil temperature.
  • Fry Doughnuts: Carefully place a few doughnuts at a time into heated oil and fry for 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown. With a slotted spoon, drain on a paper-towel-lined cooling rack.

4. Fill and Glaze Doughnuts

  • Glaze: Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla essence in a small dish until smooth.
  • After the doughnuts cool, fill them with strawberry cheesecake mixture in a pastry bag or resealable plastic bag with a hole. Put the tip in the side or centre of each doughnut and fill it.
  • Fill the doughnuts and dip the tops in the glaze, letting excess fall off. Return glazed doughnuts to cooling rack to solidify glaze.

Optional:

  • Add fresh strawberry slices with whipped cream.
  • Perfect Strawberry Cheesecake Doughnut Tips
  • Avoid Burning Doughnuts: Keep oil at the right temperature. Too hot oil can brown doughnuts rapidly but leave them uncooked inside.
  • Make sure the doughnuts are completely cool before filling to avoid melting or leaking filling.
  • You can keep leftover doughnuts in an airtight jar at room temperature for two days. You can also refrigerate them.

Variations

  • Different Fillings: Try blueberry, raspberry, or chocolate ganache for a variety.
  • Baked Version: Bake doughnuts at 375°F (190°C) for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
  • Soft, fluffy doughnuts and creamy, fruity filling make these Strawberry Cheesecake Filled Doughnuts a hit. Enjoy them fresh for a tasty treat for any occasion!

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