Indulge in these delightful Peanut Butter Cheesecake Donuts, combining the rich flavors of peanut butter and cream cheese for a decadent treat.

All-purpose flour

Granulated sugar

Instant yeast or active dry yeast

Salt

Warm milk

Unsalted butter

Large egg

Vanilla extract

Cream cheese

Creamy peanut butter

Powdered sugar

Heavy cream or milk (optional)

Chopped peanuts (optional)

Melted peanut butter for drizzle (optional)

In a bowl, combine warm milk and yeast, letting it activate for about 5 minutes.
In another bowl, mix flour, sugar, salt, and melted butter together.
Add the activated yeast mixture, egg, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix to form a dough.
Knead the dough until smooth, then let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan.
Once risen, roll out the dough and cut out donut shapes. Place them in the pan and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
Bake the donuts for about 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden.
While the donuts cool, beat together cream cheese, creamy peanut butter, and powdered sugar until creamy. Thin with heavy cream or milk if necessary.
Fill cooled donuts with the filling and drizzle with melted peanut butter if desired. Garnish with chopped peanuts if using.

Ensure all ingredients, especially cream cheese, are at room temperature for the best texture and flavor.

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