Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies

Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies combine the best of both dessert worlds—tangy cheesecake filling meets soft, buttery strawberry cookie dough, all topped with a golden crumb. Every bite is creamy, fruity, and totally indulgent.

Perfect for Valentine’s Day, spring brunches, or simply when your sweet tooth calls, these cookies are as pretty as they are delicious. Freeze the cheesecake filling ahead to make assembly quick and easy, and watch these become the star of your dessert table.

Ingredients:

For the cookies:

• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons strawberry jam
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• Optional: ¼ cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed

For the cheesecake filling:

• 6 oz cream cheese, softened
• 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

For the crumb topping:

• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Directions:

1. In a bowl, mix the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Scoop 1 teaspoon portions onto a parchment-lined plate and freeze for 30 minutes.
2. In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar together. Beat in the egg, vanilla, and strawberry jam.
3. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and crushed freeze-dried strawberries if using. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet and mix until combined. Chill dough for 30 minutes.
4. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
5. Scoop 1½ tablespoon portions of dough. Flatten slightly, place a frozen cream cheese ball in the center, and wrap dough around to seal.
6. Combine crumb topping ingredients in a small bowl. Roll each cookie top in the crumb mixture.
7. Place cookies on the sheet, spaced 2 inches apart. Bake 11–13 minutes until edges are set.
8. Let cool on the sheet 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Prep Time: 25 minutes | Chill/Freeze Time: 1 hour | Baking Time: 13 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 38 minutes
Kcal: 240 kcal | Servings: 18 cookies