Classic Peach Cobbler Cheesecake Donuts (Detailed Recipe)
These donuts combine three desserts in one: soft fluffy donuts, creamy cheesecake filling, and sweet cinnamon peach cobbler flavor.
Preparation Time
- Prep time: 30 minutes
- Resting time: 45–60 minutes (for dough)
- Cooking time: 15–20 minutes
- Servings: 12 donuts
Ingredients
1. For the Donut Dough
- 3 cups all-purpose flour (plus extra for kneading)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup warm milk (around 40–45°C)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2. Peach Cobbler Filling
- 2 cups fresh peaches, peeled and diced
(or canned peaches, drained) - 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
3. Cheesecake Cream Filling
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for whipping cream)
4. Cinnamon Sugar Coating
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (optional)
Step-by-Step Method
Step 1: Make the Donut Dough
- Add warm milk to a bowl.
- Mix in yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar.
- Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Add eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt.
- Slowly add wet ingredients to dry ingredients.
- Mix until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in a greased bowl.
- Cover and let it rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Step 2: Prepare Peach Cobbler Filling
- Heat butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add diced peaches, brown sugar, white sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice.
- Cook for 5–7 minutes until peaches soften.
- Add cornstarch mixture.
- Cook another 1–2 minutes until thick.
- Remove from heat and cool completely.
Step 3: Prepare Cheesecake Filling
- Beat softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture.
- Refrigerate until ready to use.
Step 4: Shape the Donuts
- Punch down the risen dough.
- Roll dough to about ½ inch thickness.
- Cut donut circles using a cutter.
- Place donuts on parchment paper.
- Cover and let them rise again for 30 minutes.
Step 5: Cook the Donuts
Fried Version:
- Heat oil to 175°C (350°F).
- Fry donuts for about 1–2 minutes per side until golden.
- Remove and place on paper towels.
Baked Version:
- Place donuts in a greased donut pan.
- Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 12–15 minutes.
- Cool before filling.
Step 6: Assemble the Donuts
- Make a small hole on the side of each donut.
- Fill with cheesecake cream using a piping bag.
- Add peach cobbler filling.
- Brush with melted butter (optional).
- Roll in cinnamon sugar.
Optional Peach Cobbler Crumble Topping
Ingredients:
- ½ cup flour
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons butter
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
Method:
Mix ingredients until crumbly. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 10 minutes, then sprinkle over donuts.
Storage
- Refrigerate filled donuts for up to 3 days.
- For best taste, bring them to room temperature for 15–20 minutes before serving.
Result: Soft golden donuts filled with creamy cheesecake and juicy cinnamon peach cobbler flavor — like a peach cobbler dessert in donut form. 🍑✨