Cheddar Cheese Donuts with Jalapeño Frosting
Cheddar Cheese Donuts with Jalapeño Frosting
Ingredients
For the Cheddar Cheese Donuts
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
For the Jalapeño Frosting
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 jalapeño, finely minced, seeds and ribs removed for less heat
- 1 teaspoon lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
For Frying
- 4 cups vegetable oil, or other high smoke point oil
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir in the shredded sharp cheddar cheese until evenly distributed.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the milk, large egg, and melted unsalted butter until well combined.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay. The dough will be thick.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Lightly flour a clean surface and turn out the donut dough. Gently pat or roll the dough to about 1/2 inch thickness. Use a 3-inch donut cutter to cut out donuts and donut holes. Reroll scraps once to cut more donuts.
⏱️ 7 min
- 5
In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F. Use a candy thermometer to monitor the temperature.
⏱️ 8 min•🌡️ 350
- 6
Carefully lower 2-3 donuts (and a few donut holes) into the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pot. Fry for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Use a slotted spoon or spider to remove the donuts and place them on a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 350
- 7
While the donuts cool, prepare the jalapeño frosting. In a medium bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the softened cream cheese and softened unsalted butter until smooth and creamy.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until fully incorporated and smooth. Stir in the finely minced jalapeño, lime juice, and salt. Mix until just combined.
⏱️ 3 min
- 9
Once the donuts have cooled completely, dip the tops into the jalapeño frosting. Place them back on the wire rack to allow the frosting to set slightly. Serve immediately and enjoy!
⏱️ 5 min
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Cheddar Cheese Donuts with Jalapeño Frosting
Ingredients
For the Cheddar Cheese Donuts
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
For the Jalapeño Frosting
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 jalapeño, finely minced, seeds and ribs removed for less heat
- 1 teaspoon lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
For Frying
- 4 cups vegetable oil, or other high smoke point oil
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir in the shredded sharp cheddar cheese until evenly distributed.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the milk, large egg, and melted unsalted butter until well combined.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay. The dough will be thick.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Lightly flour a clean surface and turn out the donut dough. Gently pat or roll the dough to about 1/2 inch thickness. Use a 3-inch donut cutter to cut out donuts and donut holes. Reroll scraps once to cut more donuts.
⏱️ 7 min - 5
In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F. Use a candy thermometer to monitor the temperature.
⏱️ 8 min•🌡️ 350 - 6
Carefully lower 2-3 donuts (and a few donut holes) into the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pot. Fry for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Use a slotted spoon or spider to remove the donuts and place them on a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 350 - 7
While the donuts cool, prepare the jalapeño frosting. In a medium bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the softened cream cheese and softened unsalted butter until smooth and creamy.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until fully incorporated and smooth. Stir in the finely minced jalapeño, lime juice, and salt. Mix until just combined.
⏱️ 3 min - 9
Once the donuts have cooled completely, dip the tops into the jalapeño frosting. Place them back on the wire rack to allow the frosting to set slightly. Serve immediately and enjoy!
⏱️ 5 min