Description
Sweet summer strawberries dance with creamy cheesecake in these irresistible strawberry cheesecake donut holes, creating bite-sized bliss. Pillowy pastry embraces tangy cream cheese and fresh berry essence, offering pure indulgence in each delightful morsel you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
Dry Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Flavoring and Frying Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup strawberry jam
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Craft a light, airy dough by whisking flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
- Create a smooth liquid mixture by combining milk, melted butter, vanilla extract, and egg in a separate container.
- Merge wet and dry ingredients, gently stirring until a soft, cohesive dough emerges.
- Whip cream cheese with powdered sugar until achieving a silky, lump-free consistency.
- Warm vegetable oil in a deep pot to 350°F, maintaining a consistent temperature for even frying.
- Shape dough into uniform 1-inch spheres using lightly floured palms to prevent sticking.
- Carefully lower dough balls into hot oil, frying in small batches for 2-3 minutes until achieving a golden-brown exterior.
- Transfer fried donut holes onto paper towels, allowing excess oil to drain completely.
- Equip a pastry bag with a slender nozzle and delicately inject each donut hole with the prepared cream cheese filling.
- Gently heat strawberry jam to enhance spreadability, then artfully drizzle over filled donut holes.
- Present these decadent treats warm, inviting guests to savor the harmonious blend of creamy, sweet, and fruity flavors.
Notes
- Select high-quality cream cheese for a rich, smooth filling that complements the delicate donut texture.
- Maintain consistent oil temperature around 350F to prevent soggy or burnt donut holes, using a digital thermometer for precision.
- Chill the cream cheese mixture briefly before filling to help it hold shape and prevent leaking during injection.
- Consider gluten-free flour alternatives like almond or coconut flour for those with dietary restrictions, adjusting liquid ratios accordingly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 129 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 126 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 0.4 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 24 mg