Ingredients
Strawberry Donut Batter
- 1¼ cups (160 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (60 g) sour cream
- ¼ cup (60 ml) buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons (30 g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¼ cup (20 g) freeze-dried strawberry powder
Cheesecake Swirl
- 4 oz (113 g) full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon sour cream
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Strawberry Glaze
- 1¼ cups (150 g) powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- 2 tablespoons freeze-dried strawberry powder
- Pinch of salt
Directions
These Strawberry Cheesecake Donuts blend the bright, fruity flavor of freeze-dried strawberries with a rich, tangy cheesecake swirl. The donuts bake up tender and soft, offering a cake-like crumb that pairs beautifully with the creamy swirl and vivid strawberry glaze. Each layer of this recipe contributes to a final donut that is visually appealing, fragrant, and full of complementary textures.
