Glazed Strawberry Cream Cheese Donuts: A Delightful Treat

Introduction

Glazed Strawberry Cream Cheese Donuts are soft, fluffy donuts filled with a rich,
tangy cream cheese mixture and topped with a sweet strawberry glaze. Perfect for
breakfast, brunch, or dessert, these donuts bring together fruity freshness and
creamy indulgence in every bite. Whether baked or fried, they are guaranteed to
delight family and friends.

Ingredients

For the Donuts

• 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¾ cup warm milk
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1 large egg
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Cream Cheese Filling

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• ¼ cup powdered sugar
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Strawberry Glaze

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 3–4 tablespoons strawberry puree or strawberry jam
• 1–2 tablespoons milk (as needed)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, mix flour, yeast, sugar,
   and salt. Add warm milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until a
   soft dough forms.
2. Knead and Rise: Knead the dough for 8–10 minutes until smooth
   and elastic. Place it in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1–1½ hours or
   until doubled in size.
3. Shape the Donuts: Roll out the dough to about ½-inch thickness.
   Cut into donut shapes and place on a lined baking tray. Cover and let rise again
   for 30 minutes.
4. Cook the Donuts:
   • Fry in 350°F (175°C) oil for 1–2 minutes per side until golden, or
   • Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 10–12 minutes until lightly golden.
5. Make the Filling: Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla
   until smooth. Transfer to a piping bag.
6. Prepare the Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar with strawberry puree
   and milk until smooth and pourable.
7. Assemble: Once donuts are cooled, fill them with cream cheese
   filling. Dip the tops into the strawberry glaze and allow to set.

Description

These donuts are pillowy soft with a luscious cream cheese center and a glossy
strawberry glaze that adds a fruity sweetness. The balance of tangy filling and
fresh strawberry flavor makes them both visually appealing and irresistibly
delicious.

Tips

• Use room-temperature cream cheese for a smooth filling.
• Fresh strawberries give the glaze a brighter, fresher flavor.
• Allow donuts to cool completely before filling.
• Add lemon zest to the filling for extra freshness.

Correction (Common Mistakes & Fixes)

• Donuts too dense: Dough may not have risen long enough.
• Greasy donuts: Oil temperature was too low.
• Runny glaze: Add more powdered sugar to thicken.
• Overfilled donuts: Pipe slowly to avoid splitting.

Enjoy

Serve these Glazed Strawberry Cream Cheese Donuts fresh with a cup of coffee, tea,
or milk. They are best enjoyed the same day, but leftovers can be refrigerated and
lightly reheated. Enjoy every sweet, creamy bite!