Description
Delightful cookies with a creamy cheesecake center and fresh strawberry compote, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 85 g cream cheese
- 15 g sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 50 g fresh strawberries, diced
- 15 g sugar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 115 g butter (softened)
- 90 g sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 130 g all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- Strawberry compote (from above)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cheesecake Filling: In a bowl, beat the cream cheese, 15 g sugar, and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract until smooth. Scoop the mixture into small portions and place them on a tray lined with parchment paper. Freeze until firm, around 1 to 2 hours.
- Make the Strawberry Compote: In a saucepan, combine the diced strawberries, 15 g sugar, and 1 tsp lemon juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens and becomes jammy. Remove from heat and let it cool.
- Preheat Your Oven: Set your oven to 175°C (350°F).
- Prepare the Cookie Dough: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and 90 g sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the egg yolk and 1 tsp vanilla extract, mixing well.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and 1/4 tsp baking powder. Gradually add this to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Incorporate the Compote: Gently fold the cooled strawberry compote into the cookie dough.
- Assemble the Cookies: Take a scoop of cookie dough, flatten it out, place a frozen cheesecake filling in the center, wrap the dough around it, and pinch to seal.
- Bake: Place the cookies on a lined tray and bake for about 11-12 minutes until the edges are set but the centers may still look slightly soft.
- Cool and Enjoy: Allow the cookies to cool slightly on a wire rack. The cheesecake center will continue to set as they cool.
Notes
Best enjoyed fresh from the oven with whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream. Store in an airtight container for up to three days or refrigerate for about a week.
- Prep Time: 120 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: cookies, cheesecake, strawberry, dessert, summer treat