Description
Recipe for making light brioche doughnuts filled with a sweet cheesecake mixture.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon instant dry yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup whole milk, warmed
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Combine flour, sugar, yeast, and salt in a large bowl.
- Add warm milk and eggs to the dry ingredients. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth.
- Add softened butter, a little at a time, kneading until fully incorporated and the dough is elastic.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until doubled.
- While dough rises, prepare the filling: Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Chill until ready to use.
- Punch down the risen dough. Roll it out to 1/2 inch thickness. Cut out doughnut shapes using a cutter.
- Place doughnuts on parchment-lined baking sheets, cover loosely, and let rise for 30-45 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry doughnuts in batches for 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Once cooled slightly, use a piping bag fitted with a long tip to fill each doughnut with the chilled cheesecake mixture.
- Dust generously with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Ensure milk is warm, not hot, to activate the yeast properly.
- For best results, use room temperature eggs.
- Do not overcrowd the pot when frying to maintain oil temperature.
- Prep Time: 45 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 doughnut
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 7
- Cholesterol: 60
Keywords: brioche, doughnut, cheesecake, fried dough, sweet pastry