Strawberry Cheesecake Donut Holes

Strawberry Cheesecake Donut Holes are a sweet, creamy, and irresistible treat! These donut holes are soft, tender, and bursting with the flavors of strawberry and cheesecake. Here’s how you can make these delightful mini donuts:

Strawberry Cheesecake Donut Holes

Ingredients:

For the Donut Holes:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 large egg

For the Cheesecake Filling:

• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Coating:

• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
• 1/4 cup strawberry jam or fresh strawberry sauce (optional for a fruity glaze)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Donut Holes:

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a donut hole pan or a mini muffin tin if you don’t have a donut hole pan.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, melted butter, vanilla extract, and egg until smooth.
• Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. The dough should be thick but slightly pourable.
• Carefully spoon the batter into the donut hole pan, filling each cavity about 3/4 of the way full.

2. Bake the Donut Holes:

• Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the donut holes are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• Once baked, allow the donut holes to cool for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

3. Make the Cheesecake Filling:

• While the donut holes cool, make the cheesecake filling by combining the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a bowl. Use a hand mixer or a whisk to beat until smooth and creamy.
• If the filling is too thick, you can add a little more powdered sugar or a splash of milk to reach a smooth consistency.

4. Stuff the Donut Holes:

• Once the donut holes are cool enough to handle, use a small knife or piping tool to create a small hole in the center of each donut hole.
• Pipe or spoon a small amount of cheesecake filling into each donut hole.

5. Coat the Donut Holes:

• In a small bowl, mix the granulated sugar and cinnamon (if using) to make the coating.
• Roll each stuffed donut hole in the cinnamon sugar mixture until they are fully coated.

6. Optional Strawberry Glaze:

• If desired, drizzle the donut holes with a bit of strawberry jam or fresh strawberry sauce for an added burst of flavor.

7. Serve and Enjoy:

• Serve these Strawberry Cheesecake Donut Holes immediately or store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.

Tips:

• Making Ahead: You can make the donut holes and cheesecake filling ahead of time, then assemble and coat them when ready to serve.
• Fruit Variations: Swap the strawberry jam for raspberry, blueberry, or any other berry flavor to customize the glaze.
• For Extra Sweetness: If you prefer a sweeter glaze, you can mix powdered sugar with a little milk to create a simple glaze instead of using fruit jam.

These Strawberry Cheesecake Donut Holes are the perfect balance of creamy, fruity, and sweet, making them a great treat for breakfast, brunch, or dessert! Enjoy! 🍩🍓