Description
Enjoy the perfect pairing of strawberry and cheesecake in these delightful cookies, making every moment sweeter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz Cream Cheese (can substitute with mascarpone or ricotta)
- 1/2 cup Sugar (brown sugar can be used for deeper flavor)
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract (almond extract for variation)
- 2 cups Strawberries (use ripe strawberries for best flavor)
- 1/2 cup Sugar (adjust for desired sweetness)
- 1/2 cup Butter (margarine or vegan butter can be alternatives)
- 1 large Egg (flax egg or applesauce as vegan substitute)
- 2 cups Flour (all-purpose flour recommended, can use gluten-free flour)
- 1 tsp Baking Powder
- 1 tsp Baking Soda
- 1/2 tsp Salt (for flavor balance)
Instructions
- Prepare Cheesecake Filling: Beat cold cream cheese with sugar and vanilla in a mixing bowl until smooth and creamy. Scoop the filling into small discs and freeze for about 2 hours, or until solid.
- Make Strawberry Jam: In a saucepan, cook diced strawberries with sugar over medium heat for around 45 minutes. Smash the berries halfway through, allowing the mixture to thicken and create a delightful jam consistency.
- Prepare Cookie Dough: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, then mix in the egg and vanilla extract.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to keep the cookies tender!
- Assemble Cookies: Take portions of the cookie dough and flatten them. Place a frozen cheesecake disc in the center, dollop with strawberry jam, and encase the filling by folding the dough over and shaping into discs. Roll in sugar for a sparkly finish.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the assembled cookies on a baking sheet and bake for 11-12 minutes until set. If desired, gently press the edges to shape.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on a wire rack before serving or storing in an airtight container.
Notes
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg