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Savory Cheese Donuts with Goat Cheese "Frosting"

Dec 2, 2015 -May contain affiliate links

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A savory alternative to sweet donuts

Hanukkah is the Jewish Festival of Lights, where we celebrate the miracle of the oil, when one tiny little bottle of olive oil that was only supposed to last one day lighting the Menorah, lasted 8 days. It is also a celebration against oppression, a celebration of the power of a goal, a celebration about never giving up and a celebration of an unlikely victory of a tiny group against a powerful enemy, a celebration for the fight of liberty. We learn from Hanukkah, that in life we keep fighting and moving forward even if we think victory is not possible and we never give up.

There is famous funny saying about Jewish Holidays: " They lost, we won, now let's eat", because let's face it in every Jewish Holiday  traditional foods take center stage no matter your level of observance.  In Hanukkah, is all about fried foods (miracle of the oil) and dishes made with dairy, mainly cheese. What better way to eat fried foods than to eat sweet donuts oozing with sweet jelly (sufganiot), crunchy potato fritters (latkes) ?

By the 4th night of Hanukkah as delicious and the food is, we are left craving some fresh food like this salad , or something lighter and savory like these Savory Cheese Donuts with Goat Cheese "Frosting" that we came up with.  They are donuts, so they keep the tradition alive, but they are light because they are baked. They're wonderfully airy and savory and slightly tangy from the goat cheese  "frosting" .

Enjoy!

A savory alternative to sweet donuts

 

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A savory alternative to sweet donuts

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  • Author: https://mayihavethatrecipe.com
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Yield: 12
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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all purpose flour
  • 3 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dry thyme
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1-5.3oz container non fat Greek yogurt
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 3 tablespoon grape seed or vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoon non fat milk
  • 1 cup Natural and Kosher Mexican Blend cheese
  • For the frosting:
  • 1 pack Natural and Kosher Fines Herbs goat cheese, at room temperature
  • 3 tablespoon non fat milk


Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400F. Coat a non stick donut pan with cooking spray
  2. In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, onion powder, thyme, salt and pepper and mix well
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, oil and milk. Add beaten eggs and continue whisking until well incorporated. Add cheese and mix well
  4. Add flour mixture and mix with a wooden spoon until just incorporated (do not overmix)
  5. Spoon batter into donut pan and gently spread it using your fingers (the batter will be sticky, wet your fingers slightly so you can spread it without sticking)
  6. Bake for 15 minutes and let them cook completely before frosting
  7. For the frosting:
  8. Whisk together goat cheese and milk, adding the milk one tablespoon at a time and mixing well after each addition.
  9. Let donuts cool and spread goat cheese frosting before serving
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins

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A savory alternative to sweet donuts

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  1. Monica

    December 03, 2015 at 8:50 am

    Happy Hanukkah! Love learning about holiday traditions, especially when it involves food. This savory donut idea is so interesting, kind of like having a cream cheese bagel in a more special way. A very nice change up!

    Reply
    • Vicky & Ruth

      December 04, 2015 at 12:07 pm

      Loving the analogy of the Bagel and cream cheese. These donuts do take it to another level.

      Reply
  2. Meghan | Fox and Briar

    December 03, 2015 at 1:56 pm

    Love this idea of savory doughnuts! And that goat cheese frosting sounds amazing!

    Reply
    • Vicky & Ruth

      December 04, 2015 at 12:06 pm

      You should really give them a try, they came out great!

      Reply
  3. Marsha | Marsha's Baking Addiction

    December 03, 2015 at 2:01 pm

    These doughnuts look so scrumptious! Interesting flavours! 🙂

    Reply
  4. Rachelle @ Beer Girl Cooks

    December 03, 2015 at 8:53 pm

    First of all, I LOVED your history/cultural background lesson. I'm always fascinated by traditions that are not my own. And second, donuts?!?! You don't have to convince me or ask me twice! I'm in!

    Reply
    • Vicky & Ruth

      December 04, 2015 at 12:04 pm

      Thank You Rachelle!

      Reply
  5. Anu-My Ginger Garlic Kitchen

    December 04, 2015 at 6:04 am

    Savory frosting? Sounds and looks super tempting!! Going to try it soon. 🙂

    Reply
    • Vicky & Ruth

      December 04, 2015 at 12:03 pm

      It is heavenly!

      Reply
  6. Debra Eliotseats

    December 04, 2015 at 8:54 am

    I love goat cheese on anything! I just never thought of a savory donut like this. I doubt I will be able to get this out of my head today!

    Reply
    • Vicky & Ruth

      December 04, 2015 at 12:03 pm

      Ha,ha, ha I guess it is time to go buy some goat cheese 😉

      Reply
  7. Callie | Flour and Fancy

    December 04, 2015 at 1:50 pm

    Love this innovative recipe! And the goat cheese frosting is mouthwatering. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Vicky & Ruth

      December 07, 2015 at 10:00 am

      Thank you Callie!

      Reply
  8. Harriet Emily

    December 04, 2015 at 5:04 pm

    These look amazing! I've never tried a savoury donut before. They sound so delicious! Love the cheese frosting. Pinned! <3

    Reply
    • Vicky & Ruth

      December 07, 2015 at 10:00 am

      Thank you Harriet, so sweet of you.

      Reply
  9. Angie@Angie's Recipes

    December 05, 2015 at 7:35 am

    You have me at that goat cheese frosting! I wish I was holding that donut now :-))

    Reply
    • Vicky & Ruth

      December 07, 2015 at 9:59 am

      Ha, ha, ha, everything taste better with goat cheese 🙂

      Reply
  10. Denise Wright

    December 05, 2015 at 11:53 am

    I've never had a savory donut but what a wonderful idea! And the goat cheese and herbs sound delicious on top.

    Reply
    • Vicky & Ruth

      December 07, 2015 at 9:59 am

      The goat cheese frosting is definitely the star of this dish!

      Reply
  11. Ritu Ahuja

    December 06, 2015 at 10:59 am

    Sounds Interesting. Lovely Doughnuts . I will try out the recipe. Yummy Yummy 🙂

    Reply
  12. Sissi

    December 06, 2015 at 2:12 pm

    I am not a frequent sweet food eater (apart from a bit of Swiss chocolate regular intake, of course 😉 ) so I love this savoury version of doughnuts. Especially since it's lighter! Fantastic creative idea!
    Thank you for visiting my blog! I'm delighted to discover yours!

    Reply
    • Vicky & Ruth

      December 07, 2015 at 9:58 am

      Thank you Sisi.

      Reply
  13. Annie @ The Garlic Diaries

    December 06, 2015 at 8:01 pm

    I am absolutely in love with your idea of a savory donut with a savory frosting!!! I can't wait to try this :). Pinned!

    Reply
    • Vicky & Ruth

      December 07, 2015 at 9:57 am

      Thank you so much Annie!

      Reply
  14. Anne Murphy

    December 08, 2015 at 1:21 pm

    Savory donuts! I've been considering them - couldn't see any reason why not - but hadn't tried yet. This recipe sounds like a great place to start. (Love the goat cheese "frosting.")

    Reply
    • Vicky & Ruth

      December 08, 2015 at 2:40 pm

      Thanks Anne! Let us know how you like them! 🙂

      Reply
  15. Julia

    December 11, 2015 at 4:25 am

    That savoury frosting looks delicious! It's an interesting twist to normal donuts.

    Reply

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