Introduction:
If you love the flavor of strawberry cheesecake and the fun of a fresh doughnut, this recipe gives you the best of both worlds:
Strawberry Cheesecake Doughnuts. They’re soft and fluffy, filled with a creamy cheesecake-style center, and
topped with a glossy strawberry glaze that makes them look (and taste) like something from a fancy bakery case.
The magic is in the contrast: warm, tender doughnut + cool, tangy cheesecake filling + sweet fruity glaze. It’s the kind of
treat that feels special enough for brunch, birthdays, and holidays, but still totally doable at home. And if you want an even
easier version, you can bake them instead of frying—same flavor, less fuss.
This article walks you through both approaches: fried for classic texture, or baked for a simpler option. Either way, you’ll
end up with an unforgettable doughnut that tastes like strawberry cheesecake in every bite.
Ingredients:
For the doughnuts (baked or fried):
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup (180ml) milk
- 1/3 cup (80ml) vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
If frying:
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Extra flour for rolling/cutting
For the cheesecake filling:
- 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (60g) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2–3 tbsp heavy cream (to loosen if needed)
- Pinch of salt
For the strawberry glaze:
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp strawberry jam (or strawberry puree)
- 1–2 tbsp milk (as needed)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- Optional: pink food coloring (for a bakery look)
Optional topping (cheesecake-style finish):
- Crushed graham crackers or vanilla cookies
- Freeze-dried strawberry crumbs
