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Melt-in-Your-Mouth Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies Recipe

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  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 26 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 36 minutes
  • Yield: 24 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Melt-in-Your-Mouth Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies combine creamy cheesecake filling with sweet homemade strawberry jam, wrapped in a soft, buttery cookie for a delightful treat perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Cheesecake Filling

  • 8 oz Cream Cheese (can be substituted with mascarpone or ricotta)
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar (brown sugar can add a caramel undertone)
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract (opt for pure extract)

Strawberry Jam

  • 1 cup Fresh Strawberries (use the ripest berries; frozen can work in a pinch)
  • 1/4 cup Sugar (adjust to taste based on strawberry sweetness)

Cookie Dough

  • 1/2 cup Butter (softened)
  • 1 large Egg (do not substitute)
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour (can be replaced with whole wheat flour)
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1/4 tsp Salt

For dusting

  • 1/4 cup Powdered Sugar (for dusting on top)

Instructions

  1. Preparation Steps Prepare all ingredients and equipment needed for the recipe.
  2. Prepare Cheesecake Filling: Beat the cream cheese until creamy and smooth, then mix in the granulated sugar and vanilla extract. Scoop the mixture into small discs and pop them into the freezer until solid.
  3. Make Strawberry Jam: In a saucepan, combine diced fresh strawberries with sugar over medium heat. Smash the berries halfway through cooking and let it simmer for about 45 minutes until the mixture thickens into a jam.
  4. Cookie Dough Mixing: In a mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla, mixing until well combined.
  5. Combine Ingredients: Gently fold the wet and dry mixtures together until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. Incorporate Jam: Take a portion of the cookie dough and fold in layers of your homemade strawberry jam, ensuring it’s not blended completely.
  7. Assemble Cookies: Scoop out pieces of dough, flatten them in your hand, place a frozen cheesecake disc in the center, and mold the dough around it.
  8. Bake: Roll each cookie in powdered sugar and arrange them on a baking sheet. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 11-12 minutes or until golden brown.

Notes

  • Brown sugar can add a caramel undertone to the cheesecake filling.
  • Use the ripest fresh strawberries for best jam flavor; frozen can be used if fresh are unavailable.
  • Do not substitute the egg in the cookie dough.
  • Be careful not to overmix the cookie dough to keep the cookies tender.
  • Freeze cheesecake filling discs until solid for easier handling during assembly.

Find it online: https://yumrecipesfood.com/melt-in-your-mouth-strawberry-cheesecake-cookies-recipe/