Strawberry Cheesecake Donuts

How to make Strawberry Cheesecake Donuts

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a donut pan with butter or non-stick spray.

Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.

Step 3: In a separate bowl, mix melted butter, buttermilk, egg, and vanilla extract. Add wet ingredients to dry and stir just until combined.

Step 4: Spoon the batter into the donut pan, filling each cavity about 3/4 full. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool completely.

Step 5: While donuts cool, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Transfer to a piping bag.

Step 6: In a small bowl, mash strawberries slightly and combine with powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla to make the glaze.

Step 7: Use a skewer or piping tip to poke a hole in each donut. Pipe cheesecake filling into the center of each donut.

Step 8: Spoon strawberry glaze over the top of each donut. Allow to set for 10 minutes before serving.

Recipe Variations and Possible Substitutions

• Use strawberry jam or preserves instead of fresh berries in the glaze.
• Make them chocolate-covered by dipping in melted white or milk chocolate.
• Add graham cracker crumbs on top for a true cheesecake flavor.
• Substitute buttermilk with milk + 1 teaspoon lemon juice if needed.

Storage and Reheating Tips

• Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• Let sit at room temperature for 10–15 minutes before serving.
• Not recommended for freezing once glazed.
• Add glaze just before serving for freshest results.