Homemade Baileys Cheesecake Doughnuts for a Sweet Treat
These delightful doughnuts combine the creamy richness of cheesecake with the fluffy goodness of doughnuts, making them perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Doughnut Cutter
- Deep Fryer
Ingredients
Doughnut Ingredients
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Provides structure to the doughnuts.
- 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens the dough and filling.
- 2 teaspoons Baking Powder Leavening agent for fluffy texture.
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness.
- 1/2 cup Milk Adds moisture to the dough.
- 2 large Eggs Binds ingredients and adds richness.
- 2-3 cups Vegetable Oil For frying the doughnuts.
Cheesecake Filling Ingredients
- 8 ounces Cream Cheese Provides creamy texture for filling.
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar Sweetens the cheesecake filling.
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Flavoring Enhances flavor of the filling.
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together the milk and eggs until fully combined. Gradually pour this mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough gently for about 1-2 minutes until smooth. Cover and let it rest for 15 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until well combined.
- Roll out the dough to about ½ inch thickness and cut out doughnut shapes.
- Heat the vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C) and fry the doughnuts for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove the doughnuts from the oil and let them cool slightly before filling.
- Fill the doughnuts using a piping bag with the cheesecake mixture.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
For variations, consider adding fruit purees or chocolate ganache for different flavors.