Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies combine the rich creaminess of cheesecake with the sweet brightness of strawberry jam inside a soft, buttery cookie. Each bite delivers pockets of fruity jam and a creamy cheesecake center, making these cookies an irresistible dessert for family gatherings, holidays, or weekend baking.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
These Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies are everything a dessert lover wants in one treat. They’re soft on the outside, creamy in the center, and bursting with fresh strawberry flavor.
The cheesecake filling adds a smooth, tangy contrast to the sweet cookie dough, while the homemade strawberry jam creates beautiful fruity pockets throughout the cookies. Despite their bakery-style appearance, the recipe is surprisingly simple and beginner-friendly.
They’re also perfect for celebrations, gifting, or enjoying with coffee or tea.
Ingredients
For the Cheesecake Filling
- 6 oz (170 g) cream cheese, cold
- 3 tbsp (38 g) granulated white sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
For the Strawberry Jam
- 12 oz (340 g) fresh strawberries, hulled and finely diced
- 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated white sugar
For the Cookies
- 2 3/4 cups (344 g) all-purpose flour
- 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, room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated white sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Prepare the cheesecake filling
Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper. Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until fluffy and smooth, about 2 minutes. - Portion the filling
Scoop the mixture into 20 portions (about 2 teaspoons each). Flatten slightly into discs and freeze until solid. - Make the strawberry jam
Add diced strawberries and sugar to a saucepan over medium heat. Cook for about 45 minutes, stirring frequently and gently smashing the berries. - Continue cooking until the mixture thickens and reduces to about 1/3 cup. Chill the jam in the refrigerator.
- Prepare the cookie dough
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. - In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- Add egg and vanilla and mix until pale and fluffy.
- Add dry ingredients and mix just until combined.
- Fold in the strawberry jam
Layer portions of dough with jam and gently fold to create small jam pockets without fully mixing. - Assemble the cookies
Scoop dough into 20 portions (about 2 tablespoons each). Flatten slightly, place a frozen cheesecake disc in the center, and seal the dough around it. - Shape each cookie into a slightly flattened disc and roll in sugar.
- Place 6 cookies per baking sheet and bake for 11–12 minutes.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a rack.
These Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies will have soft centers with creamy cheesecake and sweet strawberry pockets.
Tips & Tricks
- Keep cheesecake discs frozen until ready to assemble the cookies.
- Avoid overmixing the jam into the dough to maintain visible strawberry swirls.
- Slightly flatten the cookie dough before baking for better spreading.
- Use fresh strawberries for the best flavor and color.
- Chill the dough briefly if your kitchen is warm.
Details
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 42 minutes (plus chilling time)
Yield: 20 cookies
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American
Difficulty: Intermediate
Dietary Notes: Vegetarian
Notes
- Store extra strawberry jam to drizzle over the cookies before serving.
- White chocolate chips can be added to the dough for extra richness.
- These cookies pair beautifully with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Nutrition (Approximate per cookie)
Calories: 210
Protein: 3 g
Carbohydrates: 27 g
Fat: 10 g
FAQ
Can I use store-bought strawberry jam?
Yes. Homemade jam provides better flavor, but store-bought works if you’re short on time.
Why freeze the cheesecake filling?
Freezing keeps the filling intact while the cookies bake.
Can I make the dough ahead of time?
Yes. Refrigerate the dough for up to 24 hours before baking.
Can I freeze the cookies?
Absolutely. Both baked and unbaked cookies freeze well for up to 2 months.
How do I keep the cookies soft?
Store them in an airtight container and avoid overbaking.
Storage
Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Freezer: Freeze baked cookies for up to 2 months.
Reheating: Warm in the microwave for 10–15 seconds to restore softness.
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Ingredients
For the Cheesecake Filling
- 6 oz 170 g cream cheese, cold
- 3 tbsp 38 g granulated white sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
For the Strawberry Jam
- 12 oz 340 g fresh strawberries, hulled and finely diced
- 1/4 cup 50 g granulated white sugar
For the Cookies
- 2 3/4 cups 344 g all-purpose flour
- 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 room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 1/4 cup 50 g granulated white sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Prepare the cheesecake filling
- Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper. Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until fluffy and smooth, about 2 minutes.
- Portion the filling
- Scoop the mixture into 20 portions (about 2 teaspoons each). Flatten slightly into discs and freeze until solid.
- Make the strawberry jam
- Add diced strawberries and sugar to a saucepan over medium heat. Cook for about 45 minutes, stirring frequently and gently smashing the berries.
- Continue cooking until the mixture thickens and reduces to about 1/3 cup. Chill the jam in the refrigerator.
- Prepare the cookie dough
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- Add egg and vanilla and mix until pale and fluffy.
- Add dry ingredients and mix just until combined.
- Fold in the strawberry jam
- Layer portions of dough with jam and gently fold to create small jam pockets without fully mixing.
- Assemble the cookies
- Scoop dough into 20 portions (about 2 tablespoons each). Flatten slightly, place a frozen cheesecake disc in the center, and seal the dough around it.
- Shape each cookie into a slightly flattened disc and roll in sugar.
- Place 6 cookies per baking sheet and bake for 11–12 minutes.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a rack.
- These Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies will have soft centers with creamy cheesecake and sweet strawberry pockets.
Notes
- Store extra strawberry jam to drizzle over the cookies before serving.
Conclusion
Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies bring together the creamy indulgence of cheesecake and the sweet brightness of strawberries in one soft, bakery-style cookie. With their creamy center and bursts of jam, they’re guaranteed to impress anyone who takes a bite.