Strawberry Cheesecake Stuffed Donuts
These Strawberry Cheesecake Stuffed Donuts are a delightful fusion of fluffy, fried donuts filled with a creamy, tangy cheesecake filling and a sweet strawberry preserve. With a dusting of powdered sugar, they make for the perfect indulgent treat that’s sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 donuts
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Refrigerated biscuits (for convenience)
Softened cream cheese
Powdered sugar
Strawberry preserves
Vegetable oil (for frying)
Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: In a bowl, beat together softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
- Heat the oil: Pour vegetable oil into a deep pan, enough to submerge the donuts. Heat over medium-high heat until the oil reaches 350°F (175°C).
- Shape the donuts: Open the can of refrigerated biscuits and flatten each biscuit into a circle. Press down gently to expand it into a donut shape.
- Fill the donuts: Place a small spoonful of the cream cheese mixture and a spoonful of strawberry preserves in the center of each flattened biscuit. Fold the edges over to seal the filling inside.
- Fry the donuts: Carefully drop the stuffed donuts into the hot oil, frying a few at a time until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove the donuts from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Dust with powdered sugar: Once the donuts have cooled slightly, dust them generously with powdered sugar before serving.
- Serve and enjoy! Serve warm for the best flavor and enjoy these irresistible stuffed donuts.
Notes
Chocolate filling: For a different flavor, swap the strawberry preserves for chocolate hazelnut spread or a rich chocolate ganache.
Berry mix: Use a combination of fruit preserves like raspberry, blueberry, or mixed berries for a variety of fruity fillings.
Baked version: If you prefer a lighter option, you can bake the stuffed donuts at 375°F (190°C) for 10-12 minutes instead of frying them.
Storage: These donuts are best eaten fresh, but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
Reheating: Reheat in the microwave for a few seconds to soften the cream cheese filling. However, they may lose some of their crispiness if not eaten immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
