Ingredients

Brioche Dough:
2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
250g whole milk, lukewarm
4 tbsp (50g) sugar
565g all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt
2 eggs, room temperature
1 tsp vanilla bean paste
100g unsalted butter, room temperature
Neutral oil, for frying

Pumpkin Spice Sugar:
200g granulated sugar
1 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice

Pumpkin Cheesecake Filling:
280g pumpkin puree (reduce to 200g after cooking)
450g cream cheese, softened
100g powdered sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla bean paste
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
Pinch of salt

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Instructions

Make the Dough: Combine yeast, warm milk, and 2 tbsp sugar. Let sit 10–15 minutes until foamy. In a mixer with dough hook, mix flour, salt, and remaining sugar. Add eggs, vanilla, and yeast mixture. Mix 2–3 minutes, then knead 5 minutes until smooth.
Add butter gradually, mixing until incorporated. Knead 5 more minutes until dough is soft and elastic. Transfer to oiled bowl, cover, and refrigerate at least 3 hours or overnight.
Divide dough into 75g pieces, roll into balls, and place on parchment-lined trays. Flatten slightly. Let rise 20–60 minutes until puffy (finger poke test: springs back slowly).
Fry Doughnuts: Heat oil to 350°F (180°C). Fry 2 at a time, 3 minutes per side until golden. Drain on rack. Toss warm doughnuts in pumpkin spice sugar.
Make Filling: Cook pumpkin puree 4–5 minutes to reduce. Cool and measure 200g. Mix with cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and salt until fluffy.
Transfer filling to piping bag. Poke hole in doughnuts, fill generously, and top with extra dollop if desired.

Notes

Add caramel or maple syrup to filling for extra sweetness.

Use brown sugar mixed with pumpkin spice for a deeper coating flavor.

Bake at 350°F for a lighter version, though less fluffy.

Dough can be frozen before second rise; thaw, proof, and fry when ready.

Author: Chloe Mae
Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Frying
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 doughnut
Calories: 310
Sugar: 20g
Sodium: 220mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 65mg