Description
Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies combine a soft cookie dough with a creamy cheesecake center and a sweet homemade strawberry jam swirl. These cookies offer a delightful balance of tart and sweet flavors, perfect for special occasions or as a unique everyday treat.
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 dough)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cheesecake Filling: Mix the cold cream cheese with 3 tablespoons of sugar and 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Scoop the mixture into 18 small discs and freeze until solid to ensure they hold their shape during baking.
- Make the Strawberry Jam: Combine the diced strawberries and 0.25 cup sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook for about 45 minutes, smashing the strawberries halfway through, until the mixture thickens and reduces to about 1/3 cup. Allow the jam to chill completely before using.
- Make the Cookie Dough: In a large bowl, cream together the very softened butter and 1 cup sugar until fluffy. Add the egg and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, beating until pale and light. Gradually mix in the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until just combined.
- Incorporate the Strawberry Jam: To create swirls of jam in the dough, layer the dough and the chilled strawberry jam in four parts, folding gently without overmixing to maintain visible streaks of jam.
- Assemble the Cookies: Scoop the dough into 18 equal-sized balls. Flatten each ball slightly, place a frozen cheesecake disc in the center, and wrap the dough tightly around the filling. Roll each cookie in 0.25 cup sugar and flatten slightly to form discs.
- Bake the Cookies: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Arrange the cookies on a baking sheet and bake for 11 to 12 minutes until the edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft. Let the cookies cool on the pan for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely for the creamiest centers.
Notes
- Use chilled homemade jam for the best consistency and taste.
- Keep the cheesecake filling frozen until you are ready to assemble the cookies to prevent melting.
- Allow cookies to cool completely before eating to ensure the cheesecake centers are creamy and set properly.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: cheesecake cookies, Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies, strawberry desserts, Valentine’s Day Cookies
