Ingredients:
For the Donuts:

1 cup whole milk, warmed to about 110°F (43°C)
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 1/4 teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
Oil, for frying (such as vegetable or canola oil)
For the Strawberry Cheesecake Filling:

8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup diced fresh strawberries
For Dusting:

Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions:
Prepare the Donut Dough:

In a small bowl, combine warm milk, granulated sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until foamy.
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook attachment, combine the yeast mixture with beaten eggs, flour, and salt. Mix on low speed until the dough starts to come together.
Add the softened butter, a few pieces at a time, and continue to mix until the dough is smooth and elastic, about 5-7 minutes.
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1-1.5 hours.
Make the Strawberry Cheesecake Filling:

In a bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Gently fold in the diced strawberries until evenly distributed. Set aside.
Shape and Fill the Donuts:

Once the dough has doubled in size, punch it down and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface.
Roll out the dough to about 1/2-inch thickness.
Using a round cookie cutter or glass (about 3 inches in diameter), cut out circles of dough.
Place a spoonful of the strawberry cheesecake filling in the center of each dough circle.
Fold the edges of the dough over the filling and pinch to seal, forming a ball. Make sure the dough is well sealed to prevent the filling from leaking out during frying.
Place the filled donuts on a parchment-lined baking sheet, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let them rise for another 30-45 minutes.
Fry the Donuts:

Heat oil in a deep fryer or large heavy-bottomed pot to 350°F (175°C).
Carefully place a few donuts at a time into the hot oil, frying for about 2-3 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through.
Remove the donuts from the oil using a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Serve:

Let the donuts cool slightly before dusting them with powdered sugar.
Enjoy these Strawberry Cheesecake Stuffed Donuts warm and fresh!
Yield:
This recipe makes about 12 Strawberry Cheesecake Stuffed Donuts, depending on the size of each donut.

These indulgent donuts are sure to delight with their creamy cheesecake filling and bursts of fresh strawberries! 🍓