Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies are soft, buttery cookies filled with creamy cheesecake and swirled with homemade strawberry jam. These bakery-style cookies combine the richness of cheesecake with the sweetness of strawberries in every bite.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
These Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies are thick, soft, and bursting with flavor. The creamy cheesecake center adds a surprise filling, while the strawberry jam creates sweet, fruity pockets throughout the cookie. They’re perfect for special occasions, gifting, or indulgent treats at home.
Ingredients
For the Cheesecake Filling
- 6 oz cream cheese
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
For the Strawberry Jam
- 12 oz fresh strawberries, diced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
For the Cookies
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1/4 cup sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Prepare the cheesecake filling by mixing cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth and fluffy.
- Scoop into small discs and freeze until firm.
- Make the strawberry jam by cooking strawberries and sugar over medium heat until thick. Chill completely.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
- Combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients until just mixed.
- Gently fold in strawberry jam to create swirls and pockets.
- Scoop dough, flatten slightly, and place a frozen cheesecake disc in the center.
- Seal dough around filling and shape into discs.
- Roll in sugar and place on baking sheet.
- Bake for 11–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool slightly before transferring to a rack.
These Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies are best enjoyed slightly warm or at room temperature.
Tips & Tricks
- Keep cheesecake filling frozen until ready to use
- Do not overmix jam into dough to maintain swirls
- Slightly flatten cookies before baking
- Use fresh strawberries for best flavor
- Chill dough briefly if it becomes too soft
Details
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: ~1 hour
- Yield: 20 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Difficulty: Medium
Notes
- Use store-bought jam for a shortcut
- Add white chocolate chips for extra sweetness
- Chill cookies before baking for thicker texture
Nutrition (Approximate per cookie)
- Calories: 210
- Protein: 3g
- Carbs: 26g
- Fat: 11g
FAQ
Can I make Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies ahead of time?
Yes, freeze the dough and bake when ready.
Why is my filling leaking?
Make sure the cheesecake is fully sealed inside the dough.
Can I use frozen strawberries?
Yes, just thaw and drain before cooking.
How do I get perfect cookie shapes?
Use a round cutter to shape them right after baking.
Can I skip the cheesecake filling?
Yes, but it will change the texture and flavor.
Storage
- Room Temperature: Store up to 2 days
- Refrigerator: Store up to 5 days
- Freezer: Freeze baked or unbaked cookies up to 2 months
- Reheating: Warm slightly before serving
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Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies
Ingredients
For the Cheesecake Filling
- 6 oz cream cheese
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
For the Strawberry Jam
- 12 oz fresh strawberries diced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
For the Cookies
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1/4 cup sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Prepare the cheesecake filling by mixing cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth and fluffy.
- Scoop into small discs and freeze until firm.
- Make the strawberry jam by cooking strawberries and sugar over medium heat until thick. Chill completely.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
- Combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients until just mixed.
- Gently fold in strawberry jam to create swirls and pockets.
- Scoop dough, flatten slightly, and place a frozen cheesecake disc in the center.
- Seal dough around filling and shape into discs.
- Roll in sugar and place on baking sheet.
- Bake for 11–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool slightly before transferring to a rack.
- These Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies are best enjoyed slightly warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use store-bought jam for a shortcut
Conclusion
Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies are a rich and indulgent dessert that combines creamy, fruity, and buttery flavors in one bite. With their beautiful swirls and creamy center, they’re guaranteed to impress.