Peach Cobbler Cheesecake Donuts (Print version)
Creamy cheesecake-filled donuts with juicy peaches and crunchy cobbler crumbs.
# What goes in:
→ For the Donuts
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 tsp baking powder
04 - 1/2 tsp baking soda
05 - 1/2 tsp salt
06 - 1/2 cup whole milk
07 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
10 - 1/2 cup sour cream
→ For the Cheesecake Filling
11 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
12 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
13 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
→ For the Peach Filling
14 - 1 1/2 cups fresh or canned peaches, diced
15 - 2 tbsp brown sugar
16 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
17 - 1 tbsp cornstarch
→ For the Cobbler Crumb Topping
18 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
19 - 1/4 cup brown sugar
20 - 1/4 tsp cinnamon
21 - 1/8 tsp salt
22 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
→ For Frying & Glaze
23 - Oil (vegetable or canola), for frying
24 - 1 cup powdered sugar
25 - 2–3 tbsp milk
# Cooking steps:
01 - In a bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add melted butter, stir until coarse crumbs form. Set aside.
02 - In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine peaches, brown sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Cook, stirring, for 3–5 minutes until thickened. Let cool.
03 - In a mixer, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and vanilla, beat until creamy. Transfer to a piping bag; refrigerate.
04 - In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, combine milk, melted butter, eggs, vanilla, and sour cream. Pour wet into dry; stir just until combined. Do not overmix.
05 - Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F. Scoop batter into greased donut molds or pipe into ring shapes on parchment squares. Fry 2–3 minutes per side, until golden. Drain on paper towels; cool slightly.
06 - Use a knife or piping tip to create a cavity in each donut. Pipe cheesecake filling into each, followed by a spoonful of peach filling.
07 - Mix powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Dip each donut top in glaze.
08 - Sprinkle cobbler crumb over each glazed donut. Let set before serving.
# Tips from flavorandfeast:
01 -
- It captures the essence of a Southern summer dessert in a fun, modern format that everyone grabs first.
- The contrast between the warm, crunchy topping and the cool, creamy filling is absolutely addictive.
02 -
- Do not overmix the donut batter or they will become tough and chewy instead of tender.
- Make sure the peach filling has cooled completely before piping it into the donuts to avoid melting the glaze.
03 -
- Use parchment paper squares to drop the batter into the oil for easy handling and cleanup.
- Let the glazed donuts set for a few minutes before stacking them to avoid a sticky mess.