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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.

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.

Keywords: cheesecake cookies, Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies, strawberry desserts, Valentine’s Day Cookies

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