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Raspberry Cheesecake Donuts: The Ultimate Sweet Treat Recipe

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These **Raspberry Cheesecake Donuts** are the ultimate sweet treat, featuring fluffy donuts stuffed with a rich cheesecake filling and tangy raspberry compote. Topped with sugar, they’re perfect for any occasion or a special indulgence with your morning coffee.

Ingredients

1 cup warm milk (whole milk preferred, 90°F to 100°F)

1 tablespoon instant yeast or active dry yeast

3 tablespoons granulated sugar

4 cups bread flour (spooned and leveled, all-purpose flour can be used instead)

2 large eggs (room temperature)

1 teaspoon salt

8 tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature)

Vegetable oil (enough to fry the donuts, 2 quarts is good)

3 cups frozen raspberries

4 tablespoons granulated sugar

1 teaspoon lemon juice

8 ounces cream cheese

¾ cup heavy whipping cream

2 tablespoons granulated sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 cups granulated sugar (for coating)

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Prepare the Donut Dough – In a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, whisk together the warm milk, yeast, and granulated sugar. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy. Add flour, eggs, and salt. Mix for 1 minute, then knead for 2 minutes on medium speed. Gradually add butter and continue mixing for 5 minutes until smooth. Cover and let rise for 60-90 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Prepare the Raspberry Filling – In a saucepan, combine raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Simmer for 8 minutes until thickened. Let cool.
  3. Step 3: Prepare the Cheesecake Filling – Whisk together cream cheese, heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Refrigerate.
  4. Step 4: Shape the Donuts – Punch down the dough and divide it into 16 pieces. Shape into balls and let rise for 30 minutes.
  5. Step 5: Fry the Donuts – Heat oil in a pot to 330°F. Fry the donuts 3-4 at a time for 2 minutes per side until golden brown. Toss in sugar while warm.
  6. Step 6: Fill the Donuts – Use piping bags to fill the donuts with raspberry compote and cheesecake filling.
  7. Step 7: Serve and Enjoy – Serve immediately or store for later. Enjoy!

Notes

Storage: Store donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.

Freezing: Freeze fried donuts without filling for up to 1 month. Thaw and fill before serving.

Make Ahead: Refrigerate dough overnight after the first rise, then shape and fry the next day.

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