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In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until combined. Mix in strawberry jam or fold in fresh strawberries. Add heavy cream or milk until desired consistency is reached. Refrigerate.
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In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. In a separate bowl, whisk milk, eggs, melted butter, vanilla, and almond extract (if using). Gradually add wet ingredients to dry ingredients, mixing until smooth.
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For frying: Heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Drop dough into oil and fry 2-3 minutes per side until golden. For baking: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a donut pan, fill wells halfway, and bake for 10-12 minutes.
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Let donuts cool slightly. Make a hole in each donut. Fill a piping bag with cheesecake filling and pipe into the donuts.
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Combine sugar and cinnamon in a bowl. Roll warm donuts in the mixture.
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Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.