🍓 **Strawberry Cheesecake Stuffed Donuts 🍩✨

Fluffy, golden donuts filled with creamy strawberry cheesecake and topped with a sweet glaze—perfect for a decadent treat!
⏱ Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
🍩 Yield: 12 donuts
🔥 Cook Time: 10 minutes
😊 Ingredients
For the Donut Dough:
- 1 cup warm milk (about 110°F / 45°C)
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
For the Strawberry Cheesecake Filling:
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup strawberry jam
For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
😊 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Dough
- In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast and 1 tablespoon of sugar in warm milk. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- Add flour, salt, melted butter, egg, and the remaining sugar. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place in a greased bowl, cover with a clean towel, and let it rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
2️⃣ Shape & Fry the Donuts
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about ½-inch thickness.
- Using a round cutter (or a glass), cut out 12 donuts.
- Place the cut-out donuts on a tray, cover with a towel, and let them rise again for 20-30 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan to 375°F (190°C).
- Fry the donuts in batches for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown.
- Drain on a wire rack lined with paper towels.
3️⃣ Prepare the Filling
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
- Gently fold in the strawberry jam until combined.
4️⃣ Fill the Donuts
- Once donuts are completely cooled, use a knife or piping tip to create a hole in the side of each donut.
- Fill a piping bag with the strawberry cheesecake mixture and pipe into each donut until full.
5️⃣ Make the Glaze
- In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Drizzle over the filled donuts for a finishing touch!
😊 Serving & Storage
- Serve immediately for the freshest taste!
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- To reheat, microwave for 10-15 seconds for a warm, gooey treat.
😊 Tips for Perfect Donuts
✅ Use warm milk (not too hot!) to properly activate the yeast.
✅ Let the dough rise fully for the fluffiest texture.
✅ Cool donuts completely before filling to prevent melting the cheesecake mixture.
✅ Double glaze for extra sweetness!