Glazed Strawberry Cream Cheese Donuts

Glazed Strawberry Cream Cheese Donuts are a delightful treat perfect for breakfast or dessert. These sweet, fluffy donuts are filled with a creamy strawberry mascarpone filling and topped with a light glaze. With their beautiful pink hue and delicious flavor, they are sure to impress anyone who tries them. Making these donuts at home is not only fun but also very rewarding. You can enjoy them fresh and warm straight from the fryer!

Why Make This Recipe

There are many reasons to make Glazed Strawberry Cream Cheese Donuts. First, they are incredibly tasty, combining the rich creaminess of mascarpone with the fruity sweetness of strawberries. Second, making donuts from scratch allows you to control the ingredients, ensuring a fresher and healthier option than store-bought alternatives. Lastly, impressing your family and friends with homemade donuts will make any occasion special, whether it’s a holiday, a birthday, or just a regular weekend brunch.

How to Make Glazed Strawberry Cream Cheese Donuts

Making these delicious donuts is easier than you might think. Follow these simple steps to create your Glazed Strawberry Cream Cheese Donuts from scratch.

Ingredients:

4 1/2 cups Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
1 1/2 tablespoons Dry Yeast
1 cup Whole Milk
5 tablespoons Granulated Sugar
2 teaspoons Kosher Salt
1/2 teaspoon Ground Mace
3 Large Eggs
5 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
8 ounces Mascarpone
2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar (for filling)
1 cup Heavy Cream
1/4 cup Strawberry Jam
1 cup Powdered Sugar
2-3 tablespoons Strawberry Puree or Jam
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Directions:

Prepare Ingredients and Activate Yeast: Measure all the ingredients for the donuts. In a large bowl, place the flour. Heat the milk to 110°F in a separate measuring cup. Preheat the oven to create a warm proofing environment.
Make the Strawberry Filling: In a food processor, blend freeze-dried strawberries and sugar until fine. Cook in a saucepan with the jam until thick, then let it cool completely.
Activate the Yeast: In a stand mixer, combine flour, yeast, and sugar. Whisk together.
Wet Ingredients and Sponge Dough: Add half of the warm milk to the flour mixture and mix until there are no lumps. Let it sit for 15 minutes.
Mixing the Dough: Add the remaining ingredients, except for the butter, into the mixer and mix until combined.
Kneading the Dough: Gradually add the butter while kneading until the dough is smooth and elastic.
First Rise: Knead the dough briefly by hand, place it on a floured surface, cover, and let it rise until it doubles in size (about 60 minutes).
Shaping the Donuts: Divide the dough into 15 pieces, roll each into a ball, and place them on a lined baking sheet to rise again (30 to 45 minutes).
Frying the Donuts: Heat oil to 360°F and fry the donuts for about 1 minute per side until golden brown.
Filling the Donuts: Fill a pastry bag with the strawberry mascarpone mixture and fill each cooled donut.

How to Serve Glazed Strawberry Cream Cheese Donuts

Serve your delicious donuts dusted with powdered sugar, drizzled with strawberry glaze, or enjoyed plain. They pair perfectly with a cup of coffee or tea for a comforting treat any time of day.

How to Store Glazed Strawberry Cream Cheese Donuts

These donuts are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. If you want to keep them longer, consider freezing them without the glaze. To reheat, simply microwave them for a few seconds.

Tips to Make Glazed Strawberry Cream Cheese Donuts

Make sure the milk is just warm, not hot, when activating the yeast.
Be patient during the rising times; this helps create fluffy donuts.
Experiment with different fillings, like chocolate or lemon curd, for a unique twist.

Variation

You can add a glaze made from powdered sugar and strawberry puree to enhance the flavor and sweetness of your donuts. For extra crunch, consider adding crushed nuts or sprinkles on top of the glaze.

FAQs

1. Can I use different types of flour?
Yes, you can use bread flour for a chewier texture, but unbleached all-purpose flour works best for fluffiness.

2. Can I make these donuts ahead of time?
You can prepare the dough the night before and refrigerate it. Shape and fry the donuts the next day for fresh taste.

3. What if I don’t have a stand mixer?
No problem! You can knead the dough by hand on a floured surface using your hands until smooth and elastic.

Enjoy making your Glazed Strawberry Cream Cheese Donuts, and delight in every bite!

Glazed Strawberry Cream Cheese Donuts

Delightful sweet and fluffy donuts filled with creamy strawberry mascarpone and topped with a light glaze. Perfect for breakfast or dessert.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 10

Total Time 2

Course Breakfast, Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 15 donuts

Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients

For the Dough

4.5 cups Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
1.5 tablespoons Dry Yeast
1 cup Whole Milk Heated to 110°F
5 tablespoons Granulated Sugar
2 teaspoons Kosher Salt
0.5 teaspoon Ground Mace
3 Large Eggs
5 tablespoons Unsalted Butter

For the Filling

8 ounces Mascarpone
2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar For filling
1 cup Heavy Cream
0.25 cup Strawberry Jam

For the Glaze

1 cup Powdered Sugar
2-3 tablespoons Strawberry Puree or Jam
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Instructions

Preparation

Measure all the ingredients for the donuts.
In a large bowl, place the flour.
Heat the milk to 110°F in a separate measuring cup.
Preheat the oven to create a warm proofing environment.

Make the Filling

In a food processor, blend freeze-dried strawberries and sugar until fine.
Cook in a saucepan with the jam until thick, then let it cool completely.

Dough Preparation

In a stand mixer, combine flour, yeast, and sugar. Whisk together.
Add half of the warm milk to the flour mixture and mix until there are no lumps. Let it sit for 15 minutes.

Dough Mixing

Add the remaining ingredients, except for the butter, into the mixer and mix until combined.

Kneading and Rising

Gradually add the butter while kneading until the dough is smooth and elastic.
Knead the dough briefly by hand, place it on a floured surface, cover, and let it rise until it doubles in size (about 60 minutes).

Shaping and Frying

Divide the dough into 15 pieces, roll each into a ball, and place them on a lined baking sheet to rise again (30 to 45 minutes).
Heat oil to 360°F and fry the donuts for about 1 minute per side until golden brown.

Filling and Serving

Fill a pastry bag with the strawberry mascarpone mixture and fill each cooled donut.
Serve donuts dusted with powdered sugar, drizzled with strawberry glaze, or enjoy plain.

Notes

These donuts are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Consider freezing them without the glaze for longer storage. To reheat, microwave them for a few seconds. Make sure the milk is just warm when activating the yeast and be patient during rising times for fluffy donuts. Try different fillings for a unique twist.

Keyword Cream Cheese, Donuts, Fried Donuts, Homemade Donuts, Strawberry