Description
Classic Peach Cobbler Cheesecake Donuts combine the fluffy texture of baked donuts with a creamy cheesecake filling and a sweet, spiced peach cobbler topping. These indulgent treats are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert and can be customized for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Donuts:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup buttermilk
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Peach Cobbler Topping:
- 1 ½ cups diced peaches (fresh or canned)
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp cornstarch (optional)
For the Crumb Topping:
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Grease a donut pan or line with parchment paper.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract. Stir in buttermilk until smooth.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Make Cheesecake Filling: Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Cook Peach Topping: In a saucepan, cook diced peaches, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cornstarch (if using) until thickened (about 5 minutes). Cool.
- Prepare Crumb Topping: Mix flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter until crumbly.
- Assemble Donuts: Fill each donut cavity halfway with batter. Add a spoonful of cheesecake filling and peach topping. Cover with more batter and sprinkle the crumb topping generously.
- Bake: Bake for 15–18 minutes or until golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool: Allow donuts to cool for 5 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- Substitute canned peaches with fresh or frozen, depending on availability.
- Replace buttermilk with a homemade substitute (milk + lemon juice or vinegar).
- For a gluten-free version, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
