Here’s a Classic Peach Cobbler Cheesecake Donuts recipe — a decadent mashup of fruity cobbler, creamy cheesecake, and fluffy donuts. These are perfect for a summer brunch or indulgent dessert!
🍑 Classic Peach Cobbler Cheesecake Donuts
✨ What You’ll Need
For the Donuts (Baked or Fried)
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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2 tsp baking powder
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1/2 tsp salt
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1/2 tsp cinnamon
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2/3 cup milk
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2 eggs
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2 tbsp melted butter
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1 tsp vanilla extract
OR use store-bought glazed donuts for a shortcut!
For the Cheesecake Filling
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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1/4 cup powdered sugar
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1/2 tsp vanilla extract
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1/3 cup heavy cream (cold)
For the Peach Cobbler Topping
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2 cups fresh or canned peaches (peeled & diced)
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1/3 cup brown sugar
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1 tsp lemon juice
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1/2 tsp cinnamon
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1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
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1 tbsp butter
For the Cinnamon Crumble Topping (optional)
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1/4 cup flour
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1/4 cup brown sugar
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2 tbsp butter (cold, cubed)
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1/2 tsp cinnamon
🥣 Instructions
1. Make the Peach Cobbler Topping
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In a saucepan over medium heat, add peaches, brown sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice.
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Stir occasionally and let simmer for 5–7 minutes.
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Add cornstarch slurry and continue stirring until thickened.
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Stir in the butter, then remove from heat and cool.
2. Make the Cheesecake Filling
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Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
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Add vanilla and slowly mix in the cold heavy cream.
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Whip until light and fluffy (soft peaks). Chill until ready to use.
3. Make the Donuts
If baking:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a donut pan.
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In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
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In another bowl, whisk milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla.
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Combine wet and dry ingredients. Pour into donut pan, filling 2/3 full.
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Bake for 12–15 minutes. Let cool completely.
If frying:
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Use your favorite yeast donut recipe or store-bought dough.
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Fry in oil at 350°F until golden. Drain and cool.
4. Make Crumble Topping (Optional)
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Combine flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and butter.
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Use fingers or a fork to form coarse crumbs.
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Bake on a tray at 350°F for 8–10 minutes until golden.
5. Assemble the Donuts
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Slice cooled donuts in half (like a sandwich).
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Pipe or spoon cheesecake filling onto the bottom half.
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Spoon over the peach cobbler mixture.
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Sprinkle with crumble topping (if using).
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Replace the top half and drizzle with glaze (optional).
🍩 Optional Glaze
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Mix 1/2 cup powdered sugar with 1–2 tsp milk and a dash of vanilla.
✅ Tips
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Chill donuts slightly before serving for firmer filling.
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Use canned peaches when fresh are out of season.
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Store assembled donuts in the fridge up to 2 days.