Description
Pumpkin Cheesecake Brioche Doughnuts are the ultimate fall indulgence. These fluffy, homemade brioche doughnuts are filled with a luscious pumpkin cheesecake filling and coated in crunchy pumpkin spice sugar. Perfect for brunch, cozy weekends, or when pumpkin spice cravings hit, they’re a show-stopping autumn treat that’s surprisingly doable at home.
Ingredients
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Active dry yeast
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Whole milk
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Granulated sugar
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All-purpose flour
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Salt
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Eggs
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Vanilla bean paste
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Unsalted butter
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Neutral oil for frying (canola, vegetable, or sunflower oil)
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Pumpkin puree
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Cream cheese
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Powdered sugar
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Ground cinnamon
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Pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
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In a small bowl, mix yeast with lukewarm milk and a bit of sugar. Let sit until foamy (10-15 minutes).
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In a stand mixer, combine flour, salt, and remaining sugar. Add eggs, vanilla, and yeast mixture. Mix until a soft dough forms.
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Gradually add butter in small chunks, kneading until the dough is elastic and smooth.
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Transfer to a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.
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Divide dough into equal portions, shape into balls, and let proof until they slowly spring back when gently poked.
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Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) and fry doughnuts in batches for about 3 minutes per side until golden.
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Toss warm doughnuts in pumpkin spice sugar coating.
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Reduce pumpkin puree on the stovetop until thick. Mix with cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and salt until creamy.
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Pipe the pumpkin cheesecake filling into each doughnut. Serve immediately with a swirl of filling on top.
Notes
Ensure yeast is fresh; if it doesn’t foam, restart the activation step.
Chilling the dough overnight enhances flavor and workability.
Avoid overcrowding during frying for even cooking.
Toss doughnuts in sugar coating while warm for best adhesion.
Reducing the pumpkin puree is crucial for a thick, flavorful filling.
Best enjoyed fresh; leftover doughnuts can be stored but may lose some fluffiness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Chilling Time: 3 hours
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American