Description
These viral strawberry cheesecake cookies combine a rich, creamy cheesecake center with a sweet strawberry jam-infused cookie dough. Wrapped in sugar and baked to perfection, they deliver a delightful burst of cheesecake and jam flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheesecake Filling
- 6 oz (170 g) cream cheese, cold
- 3 tbsp (38 g) granulated white sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Strawberry Jam
- 12 oz (340 g) fresh strawberries, hulled and finely diced
- 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated white sugar
Cookie Dough
- 2 3/4 cups (344 g) all purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated white sugar
- 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, very softened
- 1 egg, at room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Strawberry jam (from above)
- 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated white sugar, for rolling dough
Instructions
- Prepare Cheesecake Filling: Beat cold cream cheese, 3 tablespoons sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract together until smooth and creamy. Scoop the mixture into 20 equal discs and freeze until completely solid to prevent melting during baking.
- Make Strawberry Jam: Combine finely diced strawberries with 1/4 cup sugar in a saucepan. Simmer over medium-low heat for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens to a jam-like consistency. Once done, let chill in the refrigerator to cool completely.
- Prepare Dough: In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, then gradually fold these dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Finally, gently marble in the chilled strawberry jam to create swirls, avoiding overmixing.
- Assemble Cookies: Take a portion of the cookie dough and flatten it slightly. Place a frozen cheesecake disc in the center and wrap the dough fully around it. Roll the dough-wrapped cheesecake ball in 1/4 cup granulated sugar for a sparkling finish, then flatten slightly to form cookie shapes.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them apart. Bake for 11-12 minutes until the edges are lightly golden and centers are set. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese discs are frozen solid before assembling to prevent leakage during baking.
- The strawberry jam can be made a day ahead for better flavor and easier marbling.
- Use room temperature egg and softened butter for the best dough consistency.
- Do not overmix when adding the strawberry jam to retain distinct swirls.
- Cookies are best enjoyed within 3 days stored in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: strawberry cheesecake cookies, viral cookies, cheesecake cookies, strawberry jam cookies, dessert cookies
