Description
Indulgent strawberry cheesecake stuffed donut holes bring classic dessert magic into bite-sized perfection. Creamy cheesecake centers nestled in golden, crispy donuts create an irresistible treat you won’t be able to resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Donut Holes Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Donut Holes Additional Dry Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Strawberry Cheesecake Filling:
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup fresh strawberries, finely chopped
Sugar Coating:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the luscious cheesecake filling by whipping cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until silky smooth. Gently incorporate chopped strawberries, then transfer the mixture to a piping bag and chill in the refrigerator.
- Create the donut hole batter by combining dry ingredients in one bowl – flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a separate container, blend buttermilk, egg, and melted butter. Merge wet and dry mixtures, stirring until just incorporated.
- Warm vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 350°F, ensuring consistent temperature. Using a small cookie scoop, carefully drop batter into hot oil, frying donut holes for 2-3 minutes until achieving a golden-brown exterior. Extract with a slotted spoon and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Allow donut holes to cool slightly, then precisely inject each with the chilled strawberry cheesecake filling using the prepared piping bag.
- Create a coating mixture of granulated sugar and optional ground cinnamon. Roll each filled donut hole in the sweet mixture, ensuring complete coverage. Serve immediately while warm, revealing the creamy strawberry center with each delightful bite.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for smooth, lump-free filling that pipes easily into donut holes.
- Gently fold strawberries to prevent breaking and maintain texture within the cheesecake mixture.
- Use a candy thermometer for precise oil temperature, preventing greasy or undercooked donut holes.
- Allow donut holes to cool slightly before filling to prevent melting the cheesecake mixture and maintain structural integrity.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 184 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 33 mg