Heart Shaped Strawberry Cheesecake Donuts Recipe (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 3/4 cup whole milk (170g), warmed to 105-110°F

02 - 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast

03 - 1/3 cup plus 1 teaspoon granulated sugar (71g total), divided

04 - 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (85g), softened

05 - 2 large eggs plus 1 yolk, room temperature

06 - 2 cups bread flour (240g)

07 - 2 cups all-purpose flour (240g)

08 - 1/2 teaspoon fine salt

09 - 8 ounces full-fat cream cheese (227g), room temperature

10 - 1/2 cup heavy cream (113g)

11 - 1 cup powdered sugar (113g)

12 - 1 1/4 cup freeze dried strawberries (19g)

13 - 1 teaspoon vanilla paste or extract

14 - 1 cup white sugar (200g)

15 - 2 quarts oil for frying (canola, vegetable or shortening)

01 - Combine warm milk, 1 teaspoon sugar and yeast. Let bloom 5-7 minutes until frothy.

02 - Mix all dough ingredients in stand mixer until rough ball forms. Knead with dough hook 15-20 minutes until passing window pane test.

03 - Form dough into ball, place in oiled bowl, cover and let rise 1 hour until doubled.

04 - Roll dough to 1/2 inch thickness, cut hearts with 3-inch cutter. Place on parchment squares.

05 - Cover donuts and proof 30 minutes until indentation holds when pressed.

06 - Process strawberries to powder. Beat with cream cheese, sugar, cream and vanilla until fluffy.

07 - Heat oil to 350-360°F. Fry 2-3 donuts at a time, 1 minute 20 seconds per side.

08 - Cool slightly, coat in sugar, fill with strawberry cream. Serve immediately.

01 - Best served same day

02 - Oil temperature is crucial for perfect donuts

03 - Can use instant yeast with modified preparation