Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of flavors with our Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies. These soft, mouthwatering cookies feature a creamy cheesecake center infused with fresh strawberries, making them a perfect treat for any occasion. With their vibrant color and delicious taste, they are sure to impress at parties or simply provide a sweet escape at home. Easy to prepare with accessible ingredients, these cookies can be enjoyed warm or chilled and are ideal for sharing with friends and family. Bake up a batch today and experience the bliss of strawberry cheesecake in cookie form!
Ingredients
- 85 g cream cheese
- 30 g sugar (15 g for filling + 15 g for compote)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 50 g fresh strawberries, diced
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 115 g butter (softened)
- 1 egg yolk
- 130 g all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
Instructions
- Prepare the cheesecake filling by mixing cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Scoop portions onto parchment paper and freeze for 1–2 hours.
- For the strawberry compote, cook diced strawberries with sugar and lemon juice over medium heat until thickened. Let cool.
- Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F).
- Cream together softened butter and sugar until fluffy; add egg yolk and remaining vanilla extract.
- Mix in flour and baking powder, then fold in cooled strawberry compote.
- Flatten cookie dough, place frozen cheesecake filling inside, and wrap dough around it to seal.
- Bake for 11–12 minutes until edges set; let cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 159
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 98mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Ensure your butter is softened to room temperature for optimal mixing. Freezing the cheesecake filling is crucial to maintain its shape during baking. Feel free to customize by adding chocolate chips or using different fruit compotes.