Description
These Strawberry Cheesecake Stuffed Donut Holes are crispy, golden bite-sized treats filled with a luscious strawberry cheesecake center and coated in a sweet cinnamon-sugar mix. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or special occasions, these easy homemade donut holes require no yeast, making them a quick and irresistible indulgence!
Ingredients
For the Donut Holes:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
For the Strawberry Cheesecake Filling:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup fresh strawberries, finely chopped
For the Sugar Coating:
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
1. Make the Cheesecake Filling:
- In a small bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gently fold in the chopped strawberries.
- Transfer to a piping bag with a small round tip and refrigerate.
2. Make the Donut Hole Batter:
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix buttermilk, egg, and melted butter.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
3. Fry the Donut Holes:
- Heat 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C).
- Drop batter into hot oil using a small cookie scoop, frying in batches for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
4. Fill the Donut Holes:
- Once slightly cooled, use a piping bag to inject the strawberry cheesecake filling into each donut hole.
5. Coat & Serve:
- Mix granulated sugar with cinnamon in a shallow bowl.
- Roll each filled donut hole in the sugar mixture until coated.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For a baked version: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes in a mini muffin tin.
- Make ahead: Fry the donut holes in advance and fill before serving.
- Storage: Refrigerate for up to 2 days. Reheat before serving.
- Freezing: Freeze unfilled donut holes for up to 1 month; fill after reheating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
