Description
These Strawberry Cheesecake Donut Holes are a perfect bite-sized treat with a sweet and creamy cheesecake filling, paired with a delicious strawberry jam topping. The fluffy dough is fried to golden perfection and stuffed with a rich cream cheese filling that everyone will love
Ingredients
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For the Donut Holes:
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup milk
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1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 large egg
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Vegetable oil (for frying)
For the Cheesecake Filling:
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4 ounces cream cheese, softened
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1/4 cup powdered sugar
For the Strawberry Topping:
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1/2 cup strawberry jam
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Instructions
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Make the Donut Dough:
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In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
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In a separate bowl, combine the milk, melted butter, vanilla extract, and egg. Mix well.
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Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until a soft dough forms.
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Prepare the Cheesecake Filling:
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In a small bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
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Fry the Donut Holes:
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Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C).
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With lightly floured hands, roll the dough into 1-inch balls.
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Fry the dough balls in batches for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
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Assemble the Donut Holes:
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Using a pastry bag fitted with a small nozzle, inject each donut hole with the cream cheese filling.
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Warm the strawberry jam slightly and drizzle it over the filled donut holes.
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Serve and Enjoy:
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Serve warm and enjoy the sweet, creamy, and fruity goodness!
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Notes
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To make the filling smoother, you can add a little bit of heavy cream if desired.
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You can substitute the strawberry jam with raspberry or blueberry jam for a different flavor profile.
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Make sure to fry the donut holes in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut hole
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg