Calling all donut lovers! Today, we’re taking your donut game to a whole new level with these delightful Strawberry Cheesecake Stuffed Donuts.
They’re easier than you might think, and the sweet and creamy combination is simply irresistible.
Imagine a fluffy, golden donut filled with a luscious strawberry center and topped with a touch of powdered sugar.
This recipe uses a secret weapon: refrigerated biscuit dough! It makes creating these delicious treats a breeze.
Gathering the Goodies:
Here’s what you’ll need to whip up a batch of these beauties:
- A can of your favorite refrigerated biscuit dough (8 biscuits)
- Cream cheese – 4 ounces, softened to room temperature for easy mixing
- Powdered sugar – just ¼ cup
- Vanilla extract – ½ teaspoon to add a touch of warm sweetness
- Strawberry jam or preserves – ¼ cup, your favorite flavor
- Oil for frying – any neutral oil that can handle high heat
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional) – for an extra touch of sweetness and a classic donut look
Bringing it all Together:
- Creamy Dream Filling: In a small bowl, grab your softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Using a hand mixer or good old elbow grease, beat them together until you have a smooth and creamy mixture. This will be the dreamy cheesecake center of your donuts.
- Filling the Canvases: Now, it’s time to prep your biscuit dough rounds. Flatten each one with your hands or a rolling pin to a thickness of about ¼ inch. Think of them as little doughy canvases waiting for their delicious fillings.
- Sweet Strawberry Surprise: Spoon a dollop of your favorite strawberry jam or preserves onto the center of each flattened biscuit round. Imagine a little burst of strawberry sunshine waiting to be discovered in every bite.
- Creamy Swirl: Here comes the fun part! Grab your piping bag fitted with a small round tip (or get creative with a resealable plastic bag with a tiny corner snipped off). Fill it with your luscious cream cheese mixture. Pipe the cream cheese in a circular motion over the strawberry jam, gently covering it completely.
- Shaping the Stars: Now, it’s time to transform these creations into donuts! Fold the biscuit dough over the filling, creating a half-moon shape. Pinch the edges firmly to seal in all that goodness. Imagine you’re creating little pockets of heaven.
- Golden Bath: Heat up your oil in a deep fryer or large skillet to 350°F (175°C). Once it’s nice and hot, carefully place a few of your stuffed donuts into the oil. Let them fry until they’re golden brown on both sides, which should take about 2-3 minutes per side. Keep an eye on them so they achieve that perfect golden hue.
- Rest and Reward: Once your donuts are beautifully golden, use a slotted spoon to fish them out of the hot oil and let them drain on some paper towels. Give them a few minutes to cool down before indulging.
- The Grand Finale (Optional): If you’d like to add a touch of classic donut flair, dust your cooled donuts with some additional powdered sugar. Now, behold your creation!
These Strawberry Cheesecake Stuffed Donuts are the perfect treat for breakfast, dessert, or anytime you need a little burst of sunshine in your day. Enjoy!