Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Cookies, a perfect treat for any occasion. These cookies feature a soft and chewy lemon sugar base filled with creamy cheesecake and jammy blueberries, capturing the essence of a classic lemon blueberry cheesecake in every bite. Whether you’re hosting a summer picnic, celebrating a family gathering, or simply treating yourself at home, these cookies will impress everyone with their vibrant taste and unique texture. Easy to make and versatile enough for any event, they are sure to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 oz cream cheese
- 12 oz fresh blueberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar (plus extra for rolling)
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp lemon zest
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- Salt
Instructions
- For the cheesecake filling: Beat cream cheese with sugar and vanilla until smooth; set aside.
- For the cookie dough: Combine blueberries with sugar; let sit. In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy; add lemon zest, egg, and vanilla.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients; fold in blueberries.
- Scoop dough, fill with cheesecake mixture, roll into balls, then coat in sugar.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 11 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg