Description
A delightful treat that combines the rich flavor of cheesecake with the sweet, fruity goodness of strawberries, all encased in a soft, fluffy donut.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Oil for frying
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cup diced strawberries
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually combine the wet mixture with the dry ingredients without overmixing.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer to 350°F and fry spoonfuls of batter until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Cool fried donuts on a wire rack.
- In a separate bowl, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, lemon juice, and diced strawberries until smooth.
- Fill cooled donuts with the strawberry cheesecake mixture using a piping bag.
- Dust donuts lightly with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
For best results, use ripe strawberries and allow donuts to cool completely before filling. Fry in smaller batches to maintain oil temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg