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
Instructions
Prepare the Dough:
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In a bowl, dissolve yeast and 1 tablespoon sugar in warm milk. Let sit for about 5 minutes, until frothy.
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Add flour, salt, melted butter, egg, and the remaining sugar to the yeast mixture. Knead until smooth and elastic. Let rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Form and Fry Donuts: 3. Roll out dough to 1/2-inch thickness on a floured surface. Use a donut cutter to cut out donuts. Let rise for 30 minutes. 4. Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 375°F (190°C). Fry donuts for 1-2 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
Make the Filling: 5. Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Gently fold in the strawberry jam.
Fill Donuts: 6. Once the donuts are cooled, make a hole in each donut and pipe in the strawberry cheesecake filling.
Glaze: 7. Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to create the glaze. Drizzle over the filled donuts.
Notes
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Baked Version: For a lighter option, bake the donuts at 375°F (190°C) for 8-10 minutes.
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Chocolate Glaze: For a chocolate finish, add cocoa powder to the glaze.
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Fruit Filling: Swap strawberry jam for other fruit jams like raspberry or blueberry.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
