Description
Irresistible strawberry cheesecake stuffed cookies blend creamy cheesecake and sweet strawberry flavors in one incredible dessert. Bakers will discover pure bliss with each warm, gooey bite that promises comfort and indulgence.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
Filling Ingredients:
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup strawberry jam or puree
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Flavoring and Leavening Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Whip the cream cheese filling by blending softened cream cheese with sugar, vanilla extract, and strawberry jam until silky and uniform. Refrigerate the mixture while preparing cookie dough.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly cream butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and airy. Incorporate egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well integrated.
- Combine dry ingredients by whisking flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually incorporate dry mixture into wet ingredients, creating a soft, cohesive dough. Gently fold crushed freeze-dried strawberries throughout the dough.
- Refrigerate the prepared dough for 30 minutes to enhance flavor development and improve texture.
- Heat oven to 350°F and line baking sheet with parchment paper for even baking.
- Create cookie shells by scooping dough, flattening into discs, and adding a dollop of chilled cheesecake filling in the center. Cover with another flattened dough disc, carefully sealing edges and rolling into smooth spheres.
- Arrange cookie balls on prepared baking sheet, spacing evenly. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges turn golden and surfaces appear slightly set.
- Allow cookies to rest on baking sheet for initial cooling, then transfer to wire rack for complete cooling and texture stabilization.
- Present these luxurious cookies, revealing their hidden strawberry cheesecake center when served.
Notes
- Chill the cheesecake filling before stuffing to prevent spreading and ensure a clean, neat cookie center during baking.
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for smooth, lump-free filling that blends easily with other ingredients.
- Freeze-dried strawberries add intense fruity flavor and crispy texture without adding extra moisture to the cookie dough.
- For gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to maintain cookie structure and softness.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg