Description
Soft, cake‑style donuts filled (or topped) with sweet peach‑cheesecake flavors — a decadent treat combining juicy peaches, creamy cheesecake notes, and sweet donut dough. Great for brunch, dessert, or a special breakfast treat.
Ingredients
For the Donut Dough
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2 cups (250 g) all‑purpose flour
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⅓ cup (65 g) granulated sugar
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2 tsp baking powder
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½ tsp salt
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1 tsp ground cinnamon (optional — gives warm spice)
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2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (or oil)
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¾ cup (180 ml) milk (dairy or plant‑based)
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1 large egg
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1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Peach‑Cheesecake Filling / Topping
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1 cup peaches, small diced (fresh or thawed frozen)
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½ cup cream cheese, softened
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2–3 tbsp powdered sugar (or to taste)
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1 tsp lemon juice
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Optional: ¼ tsp ground cinnamon or nutmeg
For the Glaze or Finish (optional but yummy)
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1 cup powdered sugar
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2–3 tbsp milk or cream
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½ tsp vanilla extract
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Optional: small pinch of cinnamon
Instructions
1. Prepare the Donut Dough
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Preheat oven to 375 °F (190 °C) if baking donuts, or heat oil to ~ 350 °F (175 °C) if frying. Grease a donut pan if baking.
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In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon (if using).
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In another bowl, whisk melted butter, milk, egg, and vanilla.
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Combine wet and dry ingredients, stirring until just mixed — don’t overmix.
2. Portion the Donuts & Add Filling (Optional)
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For filled donuts: spoon about 1 tbsp batter into each donut mold well (or in a lined muffin pan), then add a small spoonful of the peach‑cheesecake mixture (see below), and cover with another light layer of batter so filling is enclosed.
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For topped donuts: shape or scoop batter into donut shapes; fill or top after cooking.
3. Make the Peach‑Cheesecake Filling
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In a small bowl, beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth.
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Gently fold in the diced peaches (and cinnamon/nutmeg if using). Keep chilled until ready to use.
4. Cook the Donuts
Baking:
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Bake donuts for about 12–15 minutes, or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
Frying:
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Carefully fry donuts 1–2 minutes per side until golden — drain on paper towels.
5. Glaze / Finish & Fill
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Whisk powdered sugar, milk (or cream), vanilla (and optional cinnamon) to make a smooth glaze.
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Once donuts are slightly cooled, drizzle glaze over top. For filled donuts, pipe or spoon peach‑cheesecake filling into the center after cooking.
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Optionally sprinkle extra diced peaches or a dusting of cinnamon‑sugar over the glaze for decoration.
6. Serve
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Serve warm for best flavor and texture.
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These donuts pair nicely with coffee, tea, or a cold drink for brunch or dessert.
Notes
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Donut batter should be softly mixed — overmixing leads to dense donuts.
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If using frozen peaches, make sure they’re thawed and drained to avoid excess moisture.
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Glaze adds sweetness and looks — but you can skip it if you want a lighter dessert.
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Add filling cautiously — too much filling can leak while cooking.