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Vicky Sharma

Best Churro Cheesecake Donuts You’ll Ever Make

Soft, fluffy donuts filled with creamy cheesecake and coated in classic cinnamon sugar, these churro cheesecake donuts are the ultimate fusion dessert perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 12 donuts
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Donut Dough:
  • 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
  • ¾ cup warm milk 110°F
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp salt
For the Cheesecake Filling:
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • ⅓ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Churro Coating:
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
For Frying:
  • Vegetable oil for deep frying

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Stand mixer (optional)
  • Rolling Pin
  • Donut cutter (or glass)
  • Deep frying pan or pot
  • Thermometer (recommended)
  • Piping bag

Method
 

Step 1: Activate Yeast
  1. In a bowl, mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes, until it is foamy.
    yeast activating in warm milk for donuts
Step 2: Prepare Dough
  1. Add eggs, butter, flour, and salt. Knead until smooth and slightly sticky. Cover and let rise for 1–1.5 hours or until doubled.
    Kneading soft donut dough for churro donuts
Step 3: Shape Donuts
  1. Roll out the dough and cut into donut shapes. Let them rest for 20–30 minutes.
Step 4: Fry Donuts
  1. Heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry donuts for 1–2 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and drain.
Step 5: Coat in Cinnamon Sugar
  1. Mix sugar and cinnamon. Roll warm donuts in the mixture.
    donuts coated in cinnamon sugar
Step 6: Make Filling
  1. Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
    making cream cheese filling for donuts
Step 7: Fill Donuts
  1. Pipe the cheesecake filling into the centre of each dounut.
    filling donuts with cheesecake cream

Video

Notes

  • Always maintain oil temperature at 350°F for the best texture
  • Do not skip the second rise, this keeps donuts fluffy
  • Use room temperature cream cheese for smooth filling
  • Fill donuts just before serving for best results