Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies
These Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies combine buttery cookie dough, homemade strawberry jam, and a creamy cheesecake filling into soft, chewy, bakery-style cookies that bring warmth and nostalgia to every bite.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Hand Mixer or Stand Mixer
- Saucepan
- Cookie Scoop
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Wire Cooling Rack
Ingredients
Cheesecake Filling
- 6 oz cream cheese cold
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Strawberry Jam
- 12 oz fresh strawberries finely diced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Cookie Dough
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter very softened
- 1 egg room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar for rolling cookies
Instructions
- Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper. In a bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Scoop into 18 discs, flatten slightly, and freeze until solid.
- In a saucepan, cook diced strawberries with sugar over medium heat for about 45 minutes, until thick and jammy. Cool completely.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until pale and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, mixing well. Gradually mix in dry ingredients.
- Gently fold in the cooled strawberry jam, creating swirls without fully blending. Do not overmix.
- Scoop 18 dough portions. Flatten slightly, place a frozen cheesecake disc in the center, and wrap dough around to seal. Roll in sugar and shape into rounds.
- Place 6 cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 11–12 minutes until lightly golden. Optional: shape into circles using a round cutter right after baking.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a rack. Let cool fully to allow cheesecake centers to set.
Notes
These cookies are best once fully cooled, allowing the cheesecake center to set. Add chopped freeze-dried strawberries for extra flavor without moisture.