Description
Indulgent strawberry cheesecake cookies blend creamy cheesecake essence with fresh strawberry notes in a delectable dessert experience. Crisp edges, tender centers, and swirls of strawberry preserve make these cookies an irresistible treat you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
Binding & Flavor Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Garnish & Finishing Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons strawberry jam
Instructions
- Create a luscious strawberry mixture by gently combining chopped strawberries with sugar, allowing them to macerate and release natural juices for approximately 10 minutes.
- Whip the cream cheese until silky smooth, then incorporate powdered sugar, vanilla, and heavy cream, blending until achieving a luxurious, velvety consistency.
- Sift together flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate mixing vessel. In another bowl, cream butter with brown and granulated sugars until light and fluffy.
- Introduce egg and vanilla to the butter mixture, mixing thoroughly. Gradually fold in the dry ingredients, ensuring comprehensive integration. Gently incorporate cornstarch to enhance the cookie’s tender texture.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a parchment-lined baking sheet. Form cookie dough into uniform spheres, creating a delicate well in each center.
- Delicately fill each dough sphere with a dollop of cheesecake mixture, then top with a spoonful of macerated strawberries. Cover with another dough ball, carefully sealing the edges to create a perfect enclosed cookie.
- Arrange stuffed cookies on the prepared baking sheet, maintaining adequate spacing. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges turn golden and centers become firm.
- Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling. Serve and savor these decadent strawberry cheesecake delights.
Notes
- Drain excess strawberry liquid to prevent soggy cookies, ensuring a perfect texture and preventing potential spreading during baking.
- Use room temperature cream cheese and butter for smoother, more integrated fillings that blend seamlessly into the cookie dough.
- Chill the assembled cookie dough balls for 15-20 minutes before baking to help maintain their shape and prevent excessive spreading.
- Experiment with alternative fillings like raspberry or blueberry for different flavor variations while maintaining the same delightful stuffed cookie technique.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg