Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies Recipe

Introduction

These Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies combine a creamy cheesecake center with sweet, fresh strawberry jam swirled into soft cookie dough. They are perfect for a special treat or sharing on Valentine’s Day, offering a delightful balance of flavors and textures in every bite.

Ingredients

• 6 oz cold cream cheese
• 3 tbsp granulated sugar (for cheesecake filling)
• 0.5 tsp vanilla extract (for cheesecake filling)
• 12 oz fresh strawberries, hulled and finely diced
• 0.25 cup granulated sugar (for strawberry jam)
• 2.75 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 tsp baking powder
• 0.5 tsp baking soda
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 1 cup granulated sugar (for cookie dough)
• 1 cup very softened unsalted butter
• 1 large egg, room temperature
• 2 tsp vanilla extract (for cookie dough)
• 0.25 cup granulated sugar (for rolling dough)

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, mix the cold cream cheese, 3 tablespoons of sugar, and 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth. Scoop the mixture into 18 small discs and freeze until solid.
2. Step 2: Combine the finely diced strawberries and 0.25 cup sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook for about 45 minutes, smashing the fruit halfway through, until the mixture thickens and reduces to roughly 1/3 cup. Let it chill completely.
3. Step 3: Cream together the softened butter and 1 cup sugar until fluffy. Add the egg and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, beating until the mixture is pale and light.
4. Step 4: In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the butter mixture until just combined.
5. Step 5: Gently layer the cookie dough and chilled strawberry jam in quarters, folding carefully to create visible jam swirls without overmixing.
6. Step 6: Divide the dough into 18 equal balls. Flatten each ball, place a frozen cheesecake disc in the center, and wrap the dough completely around it. Roll each ball in the remaining 0.25 cup sugar and gently flatten.
7. Step 7: Bake the cookies in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 11 to 12 minutes. Allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips & Variations

• Use chilled homemade strawberry jam for the best texture and flavor consistency in your cookies.
• Keep the cheesecake discs frozen until ready to assemble to maintain their shape and creamy center.
• Let the cookies cool completely before eating to enjoy the soft, creamy texture in the center.

Storage

Store the cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze them in a sealed container for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature and warm slightly in the oven for a few minutes if desired.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use store-bought strawberry jam instead of making it?

While store-bought jam can be used, homemade jam offers a fresher taste and better control over sweetness and thickness, which improves the swirled texture in the cookies.

Why should the cream cheese filling be frozen?

Freezing the cream cheese discs helps them hold their shape during baking, resulting in a creamy center that doesn’t melt and spread into the cookie dough.

Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies Recipe

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Delightfully creamy and fruity, these Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies combine a soft cream cheese center with a sweet strawberry jam swirl baked into a tender cookie dough. Perfect for special occasions or anytime you crave a luscious, flavorful treat with a perfect balance of cheesecake richness and fresh berry sweetness.

• Author: Elias
• Prep Time: 30 minutes
• Cook Time: 1 hour
• Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
• Yield: 18 cookies 1x
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American
• Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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Cheesecake Filling

• 6 oz cold cream cheese
• 3 tbsp granulated sugar
• 0.5 tsp vanilla extract

Strawberry Jam

• 12 oz fresh strawberries, hulled and finely diced
• 0.25 cup granulated sugar

Cookie Dough

• 2.75 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 tsp baking powder
• 0.5 tsp baking soda
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup very softened unsalted butter
• 1 large egg, room temperature
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 0.25 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Cheesecake Filling: In a bowl, mix cold cream cheese, 3 tablespoons granulated sugar, and 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Scoop the mixture into 18 small discs and freeze until solid to ensure easy handling during assembly.
2. Make the Strawberry Jam: Place the finely diced strawberries and 0.25 cup granulated sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally and smashing the strawberries halfway through, for about 45 minutes until the mixture thickens and reduces to roughly 1/3 cup. Remove from heat and chill completely.
3. Prepare Cookie Dough: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1 cup granulated sugar until fluffy. Add the egg and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; beat until pale and light. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
4. Incorporate the Strawberry Jam: Gently layer the cookie dough and chilled strawberry jam in quarters, folding them together just enough to create visible jam swirls without overmixing to keep the marble effect.
5. Assemble Cookies: Divide the dough into 18 balls. Flatten each ball into a disk, place a frozen cheesecake disc in the center, and carefully wrap the dough around the filling to enclose it fully. Roll each filled cookie ball in the remaining 0.25 cup granulated sugar and slightly flatten before baking.
6. Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the cookies on a baking sheet and bake for 11 to 12 minutes until the edges are lightly golden but the centers remain soft. Let the cookies cool on the pan for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This resting time allows the creamy cheesecake centers to set perfectly.

Notes

• Use chilled homemade strawberry jam for the best consistency and flavor in the cookie swirls.
• Keep the cheesecake filling frozen until assembly to help maintain shape during baking.
• Allow baked cookies to cool completely on a wire rack to enjoy the creamiest, soft cheesecake centers.

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