Cheese doughnuts
Delicious Cheese Donuts: Simple and Quick Recipe
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Rising time: 1 hour
Frying time: 15 minutes
Total time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Number of servings: 4-6 servings
Who can resist a serving of fluffy cheese donuts? These treats are perfect for any occasion and ideal for enjoying with loved ones. In this recipe, I will guide you step by step to achieve perfectly cooked cheese donuts, with a creamy and flavorful filling.
Basic ingredients:
- 20 g fresh yeast
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon yogurt
- 1 tablespoon butter (or margarine)
- 1 small cup of lukewarm milk for kneading
- Zest of one orange
- A pinch of salt
- 3 tablespoons of sugar
- White flour, as needed (until the dough no longer sticks to your hands)
Filling ingredients:
- A handful of cottage cheese (approximately 250 g)
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon of rum essence
- 3-4 tablespoons of powdered sugar
- A little white flour (about 1 tablespoon)
- Oil for frying
- Powdered sugar for decoration
Preparation method:
1. Preparing the starter: In a small bowl, mix the yeast with ½ tablespoon of sugar and 1 teaspoon of lukewarm milk. Let it sit for 10 minutes until the yeast becomes frothy. This is an essential step to activate the yeast and achieve fluffy donuts.
2. Preparing the dough: In a large bowl, beat the egg with melted butter, 3 tablespoons of sugar, yogurt, and orange zest. Add the activated starter, salt, and lukewarm milk. Mix well, then start adding flour gradually until the dough becomes smooth and no longer sticks to your hands. Cover the bowl with a damp towel and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it doubles in volume.
3. Preparing the filling: In another bowl, mix the cottage cheese with the egg, rum essence, powdered sugar, and a little flour. This filling will add a sweet and aromatic taste, perfectly complemented by the fluffy donuts.
4. Shaping the donuts: After the dough has risen, sprinkle a little flour on the work surface and roll out a sheet about 1 cm thick. Use a glass to cut circles from the dough. On each circle, place a teaspoon of the cheese filling. Then, take another circle and cover the filling, gently pressing the edges to seal the donut. Make sure not to put too much filling, or it will leak during frying.
5. Frying the donuts: In a deep pan, heat the oil over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the donuts, being careful not to overcrowd them. Fry for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden and fluffy. Remove them to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.
6. Finishing: Once you have finished frying all the donuts, sprinkle powdered sugar on top for an attractive appearance and sweet taste.
Serving suggestion: Serve the donuts warm, alongside chocolate sauce or fruit jam for an extra flavor boost. These cheese donuts are perfect as a quick dessert or snack during the day.
Possible variations: You can experiment with different types of cheese, such as ricotta or goat cheese, to achieve varied flavors. You can also add raisins or chocolate pieces to the filling for an extra touch of sweetness.
This cheese donut recipe is not only simple but also a true culinary delight. I encourage you to try it and impress your loved ones with these delicious donuts!
Ingredients: 20 g yeast, 1 egg, 1 tablespoon yogurt, 1 tablespoon butter (margarine), 1 small cup of milk for kneading, orange zest, a pinch of salt, 3 tablespoons sugar, flour as needed (when the dough no longer sticks to your hands, it's ready), filling: a handful of cottage cheese, 1 egg, 1 essence of rum, 3-4 tablespoons powdered sugar, a little white flour, oil, powdered sugar.
