Description
These Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies are a delightful treat featuring a buttery cookie base, sweet strawberry preserves, and a creamy cheesecake topping. Perfect for holidays, parties, or a fun weekend baking project, these cookies combine vibrant flavor and easy preparation for an unforgettable dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cookies:
- 1/2 cup (110g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup (55g) granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp light brown sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla bean paste (or 1 tsp vanilla extract)
- 1 cup + 1 tbsp (145g) all-purpose flour
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp strawberry preserves
For the Cheesecake Topping:
- 3 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
- 1/4 tsp vanilla bean paste (or vanilla extract)
- 3 tbsp crushed freeze-dried strawberries (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg yolk and vanilla; mix until smooth.
- Gradually mix in flour and salt until combined. Chill dough for 5 minutes.
- Scoop 1-tbsp portions of dough, roll into balls, and create indents in the center using your thumb or a teaspoon.
- Add 1/2 tsp of strawberry preserves into each indent.
- Bake cookies for 14-16 minutes until edges are golden. Cool completely.
- For the topping, beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pipe cheesecake topping onto cooled cookies and garnish with crushed freeze-dried strawberries.
Notes
- Ensure butter and cream cheese are softened for a smooth mixture.
- Chill the dough briefly to make shaping easier.
- Store in the fridge to keep the cheesecake topping firm.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American