Strawberry Cheesecake Stuffed Donuts (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Donut Dough
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1 cup warm milk
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2 teaspoons active dry yeast
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2 tablespoons sugar
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2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
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1 large egg
→ Strawberry Cheesecake Filling
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1 cup cream cheese, softened
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1/2 cup powdered sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 cup strawberry jam
→ Glaze
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1 cup powdered sugar
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2 tablespoons milk
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
# Instructions:
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In a warm bowl, combine the milk with yeast and a tablespoon of sugar. Let this mixture rest for about 5 minutes until it becomes frothy and bubbly - this means your yeast is active and happy!
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Add your flour, salt, that lovely melted butter, egg, and the remaining sugar to the yeast mixture. Get your hands in there and knead everything together until you have a smooth, elastic dough. Cover it with a kitchen towel and let it rise somewhere warm until it doubles in size - this usually takes about an hour.
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Dust your work surface with a bit of flour and roll out the dough to about 1/2 inch thickness. Use a donut cutter or two different-sized round cutters to shape your donuts. Place them on a lined baking sheet and let them puff up again for another 15-20 minutes.
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Heat oil in a deep pan to 375°F (190°C). Carefully lower the donuts into the hot oil, frying them in small batches until they're golden brown on both sides. Lift them out with a slotted spoon and let them cool completely on paper towels to absorb any excess oil.
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While the donuts cool, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth and creamy. Then gently fold in the strawberry jam, creating beautiful pink streaks throughout the mixture.
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Once your donuts are completely cool, use a knife to make a small hole in the side of each one. Fill a piping bag with your strawberry cheesecake mixture and squeeze a generous amount into each donut until they feel pleasantly heavy.
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Whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until you have a smooth, pourable glaze. Drizzle or dip the tops of your filled donuts in the glaze, letting some of it drip down the sides.
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Let the glaze set for a few minutes, then bite into these heavenly Strawberry Cheesecake Stuffed Donuts! They're best enjoyed the day they're made, when the contrast between the fluffy donut and creamy filling is absolutely perfect.
# Notes:
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These donuts combine the comfort of freshly fried dough with the decadence of cheesecake and the sweetness of strawberries for an unforgettable treat.
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For best results, allow the donuts to cool completely before filling them - this prevents the cheesecake filling from melting and gives you the perfect temperature contrast.