Classic Peach Cobbler Cheesecake Donuts

Get Ready for a Sweet Adventure

Imagine biting into a warm donut, the aroma of peaches and cream enveloping you like a cozy blanket. Classic Peach Cobbler Cheesecake Donuts bring your favorite summer dessert into the palm of your hand. These fluffy, delightful treats combine the crispy goodness of fried donuts with a creamy cheesecake filling and luscious peach topping. Why settle for ordinary when extraordinary is just a fry away?

Why Make This Recipe

These delightful donuts are all about bringing smiles, with a few added bonuses:

• Easy cleanup: You can whip these up without turning your kitchen into a disaster zone!
• Perfect for any occasion: Whether it’s brunch, a potluck, or just a Tuesday, they’re bound to impress.
• Family-friendly fun: Getting the kids involved in donut-making? Yes, please! 😋

Who doesn’t love the aroma of fried dough wafting through the house?

Ingredients

You don’t need fancy stuff — just these basics!

• 4 cups vegetable oil for frying
• 8 large refrigerated buttermilk biscuits
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• 2 cups chopped peaches (fresh or frozen)
• 1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2-3 tablespoons milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons graham cracker crumbs (optional)

Directions

Let’s get frying! Follow these steps for your delicious donut journey:

1. Cook the peach cobbler topping: Combine the chopped peaches, light brown sugar, lemon juice, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook until the peaches soften and release their juices.
2. Whisk together the cornstarch and water in a small bowl, then stir the slurry into the peaches. Simmer for 1–2 minutes until the juices thicken into a glossy sauce. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
3. Make the cobbler crumb: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a small baking sheet with parchment paper. Stir together the flour, light brown sugar, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt in a bowl.
4. Pour in the melted butter and mix with a fork until the mixture forms moist clumps. Spread the crumbs on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 8–10 minutes, stirring once, until lightly golden. Let cool completely to crisp up.
5. Prepare the cheesecake topping: Beat the softened cream cheese in a mixing bowl until smooth. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until no lumps remain.
6. Pour in the heavy cream and beat just until thick and creamy. Refrigerate while you fry the donuts.
7. Shape the biscuit donuts: Separate the refrigerated biscuits and cut out the centers with a small round cutter to form donut rings. Gently stretch each ring to keep the hole open. Save the centers to fry as donut holes!
8. Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pot over medium heat until it reaches about 350°F (175°C), filling the pot no more than halfway.
9. Fry the donuts in batches for 1–2 minutes per side until golden. Transfer to a wire rack set over a baking sheet to drain. Allow the oil to return to temperature between batches.
10. Make the vanilla glaze: Whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Adjust with more milk or sugar as needed for a thick, pourable consistency.
11. Dip the tops of the warm donuts into the glaze or spoon the glaze over them, letting excess drip off before placing them back on the rack.
12. Once cooled, spoon or pipe a generous swirl of the chilled cheesecake topping onto each donut.
13. Top each donut with a spoonful of the cooled peach cobbler mixture, letting some sauce drip down the sides.
14. Sprinkle the cobbler crumbs over the peaches, pressing lightly so they stick. Finish with a sprinkle of graham cracker crumbs if using.
15. Serve the Classic Peach Cobbler Cheesecake Donuts right away or chill briefly to help the layers set.

How to Make Classic Peach Cobbler Cheesecake Donuts (Overview)

Ready for a step-by-step journey? Start by cooking the peach filling to unleash all those juicy flavors. Then, whip up that crunchy cobbler crumb while you keep an eye on your cream cheese mix.

Pro tip: Don’t rush the frying! Perfectly golden donuts take just 2 minutes per side. Remember, patience makes perfect!

Once fried, glaze those beauties and pile on the peach topping like you’re building a delicious architectural masterpiece.

How to Serve Classic Peach Cobbler Cheesecake Donuts

Think of serving these donuts like a true feast! Arrange them on a colorful platter, drizzling extra peach sauce over the top for the wow factor. The golden-brown crust with hints of cinnamon paired with the vibrant peach on the creamy cheesecake filling is pure eye candy!

Pair them with a hot cup of coffee or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an indulgent treat. 🍩❤️

How to Store Classic Peach Cobbler Cheesecake Donuts

Store these little wonders in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. If you’re dealing with extras (which is rare because of how scrumptious they are), freeze them for up to a month.

To reheat, pop them in the microwave for 15-20 seconds or give them a quick warm-up in the oven. Fresh and crispy, just like day one!

Tips to Make Classic Peach Cobbler Cheesecake Donuts

• Use fresh peaches when in season for a more vibrant flavor.
• Short on time? Substitute frozen peaches and just ensure they’re thawed and drained.
• Want that extra crunch? Don’t skip the cobbler crumbs on top; they tie the whole dish together!

Variation

Craving something different? Swap out peaches for cherries or apricots for a whole new taste. If you want to lighten it up, consider making a vegan cheesecake filling using cashew cream.

FAQs

Can I use canned peaches?
Absolutely! Just drain them well to avoid excess moisture.

Can I make these donuts ahead of time?
You can fry them ahead and freeze. Just glaze and top right before serving.

What if I don’t have buttermilk biscuits?
Feel free to use any pre-made dough from the store or make your own biscuit dough!

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Classic Peach Cobbler Cheesecake Donuts

Delight in the flavors of summer with these fluffy, creamy donuts filled with peach cobbler goodness.

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 50 minutes mins

Servings: 8 donuts

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Calories: 390

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

For the Peach Cobbler Topping

• 2 cups chopped peaches (fresh or frozen) Use fresh peaches when in season for vibrant flavor.
• 1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon water

For the Donuts

• 4 cups vegetable oil for frying Heat to 350°F (175°C) for frying.
• 8 large refrigerated buttermilk biscuits

For the Cheesecake Filling

• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream

For the Cobbler Crumb

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

For the Vanilla Glaze

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2-3 tablespoons milk Adjust for desired consistency.
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons graham cracker crumbs (optional) For added texture.

Method

 

Preparing the Peach Cobbler Topping

1. Combine the chopped peaches, light brown sugar, lemon juice, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg in a saucepan over medium heat.
2. Cook until the peaches soften and release their juices.
3. Whisk together the cornstarch and water in a small bowl, then stir the slurry into the peaches.
4. Simmer for 1–2 minutes until the juices thicken into a glossy sauce. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.

Making the Cobbler Crumb

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a small baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Stir together the flour, light brown sugar, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt in a bowl.
3. Pour in the melted butter and mix with a fork until the mixture forms moist clumps.
4. Spread the crumbs on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 8–10 minutes, stirring once, until lightly golden. Let cool completely to crisp up.

Preparing the Cheesecake Filling

1. Beat the softened cream cheese in a mixing bowl until smooth.
2. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until no lumps remain.
3. Pour in the heavy cream and beat just until thick and creamy. Refrigerate while you fry the donuts.

Frying the Donuts

1. Separate the refrigerated biscuits and cut out the centers with a small round cutter to form donut rings.
2. Gently stretch each ring to keep the hole open. Save the centers to fry as donut holes.
3. Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pot over medium heat until it reaches about 350°F (175°C), filling the pot no more than halfway.
4. Fry the donuts in batches for 1–2 minutes per side until golden. Transfer to a wire rack set over a baking sheet to drain. Allow the oil to return to temperature between batches.

Glazing and Topping the Donuts

1. Whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Adjust with more milk or sugar as needed for a thick, pourable consistency.
2. Dip the tops of the warm donuts into the glaze or spoon the glaze over them, letting excess drip off before placing them back on the rack.
3. Once cooled, spoon or pipe a generous swirl of the chilled cheesecake topping onto each donut.
4. Top each donut with a spoonful of the cooled peach cobbler mixture, letting some sauce drip down the sides.
5. Sprinkle the cobbler crumbs over the peaches, pressing lightly so they stick. Finish with a sprinkle of graham cracker crumbs if using.
6. Serve the Classic Peach Cobbler Cheesecake Donuts right away or chill briefly to help the layers set.

Notes

Store these donuts in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. If you’re dealing with extras, freeze them for up to a month. To reheat, pop them in the microwave for 15-20 seconds or warm them in the oven.