🍩 Strawberry Cheesecake Donut Holes – Sweet, Fluffy, and Cheesecake-Filled!
These Strawberry Cheesecake Donut Holes are the perfect combination of fluffy donuts and rich cheesecake filling, making them a sweet treat everyone will love.
🛒 Ingredients:
For the Donut Holes:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cheesecake Filling:
1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
🍴 Instructions:
1. Prepare the Donut Dough:
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Add in milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Stir until a dough forms. It will be slightly sticky.
2. Shape the Donut Holes:
Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot over medium heat to about 350°F (175°C). You can test the temperature by dropping a small piece of dough into the oil – if it sizzles and rises to the top, it’s ready.
Using your hands, roll the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter, and gently drop them into the hot oil. Fry in batches for 2-3 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown on all sides.
Remove the donut holes with a slotted spoon and set them on paper towels to drain excess oil.
3. Make the Cheesecake Filling:
In a medium bowl, beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
4. Fill the Donut Holes:
Once the donut holes have cooled slightly, use a small piping tip or a skewer to create a hole in the center of each donut hole.
Pipe the cheesecake filling into the center of each donut hole, filling them generously.
5. Serve and Enjoy:
Once filled, you can roll the donut holes in powdered sugar or drizzle with a bit of strawberry syrup for added sweetness.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.
🍴 Serve and Enjoy!
These Strawberry Cheesecake Donut Holes are sweet, creamy, and the perfect bite-sized dessert for any occasion. Enjoy them with a hot cup of coffee or a glass of cold milk!
🔄 Pro Tips:
Stuffing the Donut Holes: You can use a piping bag with a small tip to make filling the donut holes easier.
Topping Ideas: For extra flavor, top your donut holes with a drizzle of strawberry glaze or sprinkle with crushed graham crackers to mimic a cheesecake crust.
🍴 Variations:
Berry Filling: Replace the cheesecake filling with strawberry jam or any berry filling you like.
Baked Version: For a lighter version, bake the donut holes at 350°F for about 10-12 minutes, until golden.