Light and fluffy donuts, rolled in sugar and filled with tangy raspberry compote and rich cheesecake cream — perfect for special mornings or indulgent treats.

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🧾 Ingredients

For the Donuts

• 1 cup warm whole milk (90–100°F)

• 1 tbsp instant or active dry yeast

• 3 tbsp granulated sugar

• 4 cups bread flour (or all-purpose flour)

• 2 large eggs, room temperature

• 1 tsp salt

• 8 tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature

• Vegetable oil (for frying, approx. 2 quarts)

Raspberry Filling

• 3 cups frozen raspberries

• 4 tbsp granulated sugar

• 1 tsp lemon juice

Cheesecake Filling

• 8 oz cream cheese

• ¾ cup heavy whipping cream

• 2 tbsp granulated sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Sugar Coating

• 2 cups granulated sugar

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

Make the Dough

1. In a mixing bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Let sit until foamy (5 minutes).

2. Add flour, eggs, and salt. Mix with dough hook on low for 1 minute. Scrape down sides.

3. Continue mixing on medium speed for 2 minutes. Add butter, 1 tbsp at a time. Mix until dough is soft and elastic (about 5–7 minutes).

4. Transfer to a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled in size (60–90 minutes).

Prepare Fillings

Raspberry: In a saucepan, combine raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Simmer for 8 minutes until jam-like. Cool.
Cheesecake: Whisk cream cheese, cream, sugar, and vanilla until thick. Refrigerate until ready.

Shape & Rise

1. Punch down dough. Transfer to a floured surface and divide into 16 equal pieces.

2. Roll each into a smooth ball. Place on greased parchment-lined sheets.

3. Cover and let rise until nearly doubled (30 minutes).

Fry & Coat

1. Heat oil in a large pot to 330–350°F.

2. Fry donuts 3–4 at a time for 2 minutes per side or until golden.

3. Drain and toss immediately in sugar. Cool slightly.

Fill Donuts

1. Use a knife or scissors to make a hole in each donut.

2. Pipe raspberry filling followed by cheesecake filling into each. Use more cheesecake than compote. Donuts should feel plump.

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🔁 Storage & Make-Ahead

• Best Fresh: Enjoy warm on the day made.

• Reheat: Microwave for a few seconds if needed.

• Make-Ahead: Shape donuts after first rise, refrigerate overnight. Let come to room temp before frying.

• Freeze (Before Frying): Freeze risen dough, thaw before frying.

• Freeze (After Frying): Freeze plain fried donuts. Thaw and fill when ready.

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🍽 Yield: 16 donuts

Prep Time: 30 min | Rise Time: 2 hrs | Calories per donut: ~404 kcal