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Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies Recipe

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Delight in these Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies, a perfect blend of tender cookies filled with creamy cheesecake and a vibrant strawberry compote. This recipe offers a delicate balance of sweetness and tang, combining the freshness of strawberries with a rich, creamy filling inside soft, buttery cookies. A fun and sophisticated treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Strawberry Compote

  • 1 pint fresh strawberries (hulled and diced)
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp fresh lemon juice

Dry Ingredients for Cookies

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • ½ cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 1½ tbsp corn starch
  • 1 tsp kosher salt (Diamond Crystal brand)
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp baking soda

Wet Ingredients for Cookies

  • 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg (room temperature)
  • 1 egg yolk (room temperature)
  • 1½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 oz freeze dried strawberries (rough chopped or crumbled)

Cheesecake Filling

  • 8 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch kosher salt
  • 1 egg (room temperature)

Instructions

  1. Make Strawberry Compote: Combine the fresh strawberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice in a medium saucepan. Heat over low-medium heat until simmering, then reduce heat and simmer gently for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
  2. Prepare Dry Ingredients for Cookies: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all purpose flour, graham cracker crumbs, corn starch, kosher salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Set aside.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugars: Using a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar on medium speed for 3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the whole egg and egg yolk on low-medium speed until fully incorporated, scraping down the sides as needed. Then mix in the vanilla extract.
  5. Combine with Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until only a few streaks of flour remain; be careful not to overmix.
  6. Fold in Freeze-Dried Strawberries: Gently fold the crumbled freeze-dried strawberries into the dough for added texture and flavor.
  7. Chill Dough: Using a 3-ounce cookie scoop, portion the dough onto a parchment-lined sheet tray. Chill the dough for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight, to firm up.
  8. Prepare Cheesecake Filling: Preheat the oven to 350°F (176°C). In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese with an electric hand mixer on medium speed for 1 minute until smooth. Add granulated sugar and beat for another minute.
  9. Mix Filling Ingredients: Add vanilla extract, egg, and a pinch of kosher salt to the cream cheese mixture. Beat on medium speed until well combined and smooth.
  10. Form Cookies: Use the back of the 3-ounce cookie scoop to gently indent each chilled cookie dough ball to create a well for the filling.
  11. Fill Cookies: Spoon a dollop of cheesecake filling into the indent of each cookie, then top with a small amount of the cooled strawberry compote. Avoid overfilling to prevent spillage during baking.
  12. Bake Cookies: Space the filled cookies 2-3 inches apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake in the preheated oven for 12 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden and the filling is set.
  13. Cool Cookies: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps the cookies firm up and prevents breakage.

Notes

  • Chilling the cookie dough overnight enhances flavor and texture.
  • Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for smooth filling.
  • Freeze-dried strawberries provide a concentrated strawberry flavor without adding moisture.
  • Do not overfill the cheesecake well to avoid leakage during baking.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container refrigerated for up to 3 days.

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