Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies (Print View)
Tender cookies with cheesecake centers and strawberry flavor make these a unique homemade bakery-style dessert.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cheesecake Filling
01 -
115 g cream cheese, softened
02 -
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
03 -
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Cookie Dough
04 -
113 g unsalted butter, softened
05 -
150 g granulated sugar
06 -
1 large egg
07 -
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 -
190 g all-purpose flour
09 -
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
10 -
1/4 teaspoon salt
11 -
15 g freeze-dried strawberries, crushed into small pieces
12 -
38 g white chocolate chips (optional)
# Directions:
01 -
Beat softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until completely smooth.
02 -
Scoop teaspoon-sized portions of the filling onto a parchment-lined tray and freeze for at least 30 minutes until firm.
03 -
In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, approximately 2–3 minutes.
04 -
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
05 -
Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl; gradually incorporate into wet mixture until just combined.
06 -
Gently fold in crushed freeze-dried strawberries and white chocolate chips, if using.
07 -
Preheat oven to 175°C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
08 -
Scoop about 1.5 tablespoons of dough, flatten into a disc, place a frozen cheesecake filling portion in the center, and encase with more dough to completely seal the filling.
09 -
Repeat with remaining dough and filling, spacing each portion at least 5 cm apart on the baking sheet.
10 -
Bake for 12–14 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
# Notes:
01 -
If the dough becomes too soft to handle during assembly, chill it briefly to aid in shaping.