These Strawberry Cheesecake Donut Holes are soft, fluffy, and filled with a luscious cream cheese strawberry filling! They are deep-fried (or baked/air-fried for a lighter version) and coated in a sweet cinnamon-sugar topping, making them irresistibly delicious for breakfast, dessert, or a sweet snack.
🛒 Ingredients
For the Donut Dough:
✔ 2 cups all-purpose flour (for a soft, fluffy texture!) 🌾
✔ ½ cup granulated sugar (for the perfect sweetness!) 🍚
✔ 2 teaspoons baking powder (helps the donuts rise!) ✨
✔ ½ teaspoon salt (balances the flavors!) 🧂
✔ ½ cup milk (adds moisture & softness!) 🥛
✔ ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted (makes them rich & buttery!) 🧈
✔ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (adds depth & aroma!) 🌿
✔ 1 large egg (binds everything together!) 🥚
For the Strawberry Cheesecake Filling:
✔ 4 oz cream cheese, softened (rich, creamy filling!) 🧀
✔ ¼ cup powdered sugar (adds the perfect sweetness!) 🍚
✔ ½ cup fresh strawberries, finely chopped (for fruity bursts!) 🍓
✔ ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (enhances flavor!) 🌿
For Coating:
✔ ½ cup granulated sugar (for that classic donut coating!) 🍚
✔ 1 teaspoon cinnamon (adds warmth & depth!) 🍂
✔ 2 tablespoons melted butter (for brushing, if baking/air frying) 🧈