Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake Doughnuts
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake Doughnuts with this easy-to-follow recipe. Perfect for fall gatherings or a cozy treat at home.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 –3 tbsp milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a doughnut pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a small bowl, beat together softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger.
- In another bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, milk, sour cream, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Spoon or pipe the batter into the prepared doughnut pan, filling each cavity about halfway.
- Spoon a small amount of the cheesecake filling into the center of each doughnut batter-filled cavity.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted into the doughnuts comes out clean.
- Allow the doughnuts to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth to make the glaze. Adjust consistency with more milk if needed.
- Dip the cooled doughnuts into the glaze, allowing any excess to drip off. Place back on the wire rack to set.
- Enjoy your delicious Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake Doughnuts!
Notes
- These doughnuts are best served fresh but can be stored for a few days in an airtight container.
- Customize the spices to your taste preference for a more personalized flavor profile.