Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies
These cookies feature a warm, buttery exterior with a cool, tangy cheesecake center and a jammy strawberry heart, providing a delightful contrast in flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Cheesecake Filling
- 85 g cream cheese Use full-fat for best texture.
- 15 g sugar For cheesecake
- 1/2 tsp alcohol-free vanilla extract For cheesecake
Strawberry Compote
- 50 g fresh strawberries, diced Ripe strawberries give better aroma and natural sweetness.
- 15 g sugar For compote
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Cookie Dough
- 115 g butter, softened
- 90 g sugar For cookie dough
- 1 tsp alcohol-free vanilla extract For cookie dough
- 130 g all-purpose flour Measure flour by weight to avoid dry, crumbly dough.
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- Strawberry compote from above Cool before folding into dough.
Instructions
Make the Cheesecake Cores
- Beat cream cheese with sugar and alcohol-free vanilla extract until very smooth.
- Scoop into small portions (about 12–15 g each) and freeze until firm, 1–2 hours.
Make the Strawberry Compote
- Combine diced strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a small pot.
- Cook over medium heat until thick and jammy, about 8–12 minutes.
- Transfer to a bowl and cool completely.
Prepare Dough and Assemble
- Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F).
- Cream softened butter with sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in egg yolk and alcohol-free vanilla extract until incorporated.
- Stir in flour and baking powder until a soft dough forms.
- Fold in cooled strawberry compote gently.
Encase the Cheesecake
- Take a scoop of dough, flatten into a disk, and place a frozen cheesecake portion in the center.
- Wrap dough around it and seal well.
- Place assembled cookies on a baking tray lined with parchment.
Bake and Finish
- Bake for 11–12 minutes until edges are set and tops are golden.
- Let cookies cool on the tray for several minutes and then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Serve at room temperature for creamy cheesecake center. Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle melted dark chocolate for presentation. Store cookies layered with parchment in an airtight container.