Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies
Delightful cookies that combine creamy cheesecake and fresh strawberries, perfect for any dessert lover.
Ingredients
Cheesecake Filling
- 6 oz cream cheese, cold Ensure it is cold for the best texture.
- 3 tbsp granulated white sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
Strawberry Jam
- 12 oz fresh strawberries, hulled and finely diced Use fresh for the best flavor.
- 1/4 cup granulated white sugar Sugar for the jam.
Cookies
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup granulated white sugar Sugar for the cookies.
- 1 cup unsalted butter, very softened
- 1 ea egg, at room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla For the cookies.
- 1/4 cup granulated white sugar For rolling dough.
Instructions
Preparation of Cheesecake Filling
- Line a small cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix the cream cheese, 3 tablespoons of sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla until fluffy.
- Scoop this mixture into 18 portions, flatten them a bit, and freeze them.
Preparation of Strawberry Jam
- Cook the diced strawberries and 1/4 cup of sugar in a pot over medium heat for about 45 minutes.
- Stir the mixture until it thickens and then chill it in the fridge.
Preparation of Cookies
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In one bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and 1 cup of sugar until fluffy.
- Add in the egg and 2 teaspoons of vanilla, and mix well.
- Gradually add the dry mixture until everything is combined.
- Take the chilled strawberry jam and gently fold it into the cookie dough.
- Scoop a portion of dough, place a frozen cheesecake disc in the center, and shape it into a cookie.
- Roll each cookie in sugar before baking.
Baking
- Bake in batches for about 11-12 minutes.
- Once done, let the cookies cool before serving.
Notes
Serve warm or at room temperature. They pair well with milk or vanilla ice cream. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 130mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12g
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