Stuffed Donut Bites

Stuffed donut bites are the ultimate shareable dessert that drives impulse orders. These golden, crispy donut holes feature a soft, pillowy interior with a sweet, indulgent filling—making them ideal for dessert menus, brunch, appetizer boards, or late-night offerings. Designed for high-margin performance, this recipe is a must-have for operators looking to elevate their dessert category.

Featured Cheeses: Part Skim Cheese, Whole Milk Cheese

Total Time: 13 minutes

Servings: 5 Servings

Ingredients

Equipment:
2 ½ inch round cookie cutters

Donuts:
1 each, pizza dough
Bacio Block Cheese, cut into ~15 (fifteen), ½ inch x ½ inch cubes
1 TB sugar
½ tsp cinnamon

Instructions

Mix cinnamon and sugar together until well combined. Set aside.
To make the donut bites, stretch or roll out dough until it is approximately ¼ inch thick.
Using a cookie cutter, cut circles into the dough.
Place cube of Bacio block cheese into the center of each circle.
Enclose the dough around the cheese, rolling and pinching the ends shut until sealed.
Fry in a deep fryer until browned, approximately 2-3 minutes.
Toss donut bites in cinnamon sugar mix and serve!