In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
2. Step
Add in the strawberry jam and fresh strawberries, and beat until combined.
3. Step
Using a spatula or wooden spoon, stir in the pancake mix and flour until fully incorporated. (The dough will be sticky and pink in color.)
4. Step
Turn the dough out onto a well-floured surface and sprinkle the top with more flour.
5. Step
Press out dough until it is about ½ inch (1.25 cm) thick.
6. Step
With a round cookie cutter, drinking glass, or mason jar lid, cut the dough in as many circles as will fit. In the center of each circle, cut a smaller circle with a cookie cutter or shot glass.
7. Step
Remove the cut donuts to another floured surface and gather up excess dough.
8. Step
Repeat steps 5 through 7 until all the dough is used up.
9. Step
Heat oil in a large pot to 350ºF (180ºC).
10. Step
Carefully place a few donuts in the hot oil, being careful not to crowd the pot.
11. Step
Once the bottom is browned, flip the donut over in the oil and cook the other side.
12. Step
Once both sides are browned, remove the donut and place it on a rack to cool.
13. Step
For the frosting: beat cream cheese in a bowl until smooth. Add powdered sugar and continue to beat until fully incorporated, then add vanilla extract, and finally add milk.
14. Step
Dunk the tops of the donuts in the frosting and garnish with slices of fresh strawberries.
