Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of making Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies, a unique twist on a classic dessert. These cookies are a perfect blend of soft, buttery texture and the rich flavors of cheesecake and fresh strawberries. Each cookie features a creamy cheesecake filling enveloped by sweet strawberry jam, making them an irresistible treat for gatherings or a special dessert at home. Simple to prepare with accessible ingredients, this recipe is perfect for bakers of all skill levels. Whether you’re serving them at a party or enjoying them with your afternoon tea, these cookies are sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 oz cream cheese (cold)
- 12 oz fresh strawberries (hulled and finely diced)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (divided)
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Baking powder, baking soda, and salt
Instructions
- Prepare the cheesecake filling by mixing cold cream cheese with sugar and vanilla until fluffy. Scoop into portions and freeze.
- Make strawberry jam by cooking diced strawberries with sugar until thick; chill.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine dry ingredients in one bowl and mix butter and sugar until fluffy in another.
- Add egg and vanilla to the butter mixture, then gradually combine with dry ingredients.
- Layer dough with jam and frozen cheesecake filling before shaping into cookies.
- Bake for 11–12 minutes until golden.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (45g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg