Description
Irresistible Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Stuffed Cookies combine creamy cheesecake centers with crunchy strawberry coating in one epic dessert. Sweet cookie lovers will discover pure indulgence blending classic cheesecake charm with playful cookie creativity.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (453.6 grams)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
Dairy Components:
- 8 ounces (226.8 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
Flavor and Texture Enhancers:
- 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
- ¼ cup strawberry jam or puree
- 1 cup crushed graham crackers (optional)
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Flavoring:
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Craft the luscious cheesecake filling by whipping cream cheese with powdered sugar, vanilla, and strawberry jam until silky and uniform. Refrigerate the mixture for a solid 30 minutes to achieve a sturdy consistency.
- Create the cookie base by thoroughly blending butter with granulated and brown sugars until airy and pale. Incorporate eggs individually, ensuring complete integration after each addition, then introduce vanilla extract for depth of flavor.
- Simultaneously prepare the dry components by whisking flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a separate vessel. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the butter mixture, maintaining a light touch to prevent overmixing. Delicately incorporate crushed freeze-dried strawberries for vibrant fruity notes.
- Construct each cookie by portioning dough into tablespoon-sized segments. Flatten each portion, center a teaspoon of chilled cheesecake filling, then encase with another flattened dough portion. Carefully roll into a seamless sphere, ensuring the filling remains completely enclosed.
- Enhance textural complexity by optionally rolling the assembled cookies through crushed graham crackers, creating a delightful exterior crunch.
- Arrange cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet, positioning them with ample spacing. Bake in a preheated 350F oven for 12-15 minutes until edges transform to a golden hue. Allow cookies to rest and stabilize on the baking sheet before transferring to a cooling rack.
Notes
- Chill the cheesecake filling thoroughly to prevent leaking during baking and ensure a clean, smooth center.
- Use room temperature cream cheese and butter for smoother mixing and better cookie texture.
- Crush freeze-dried strawberries finely to distribute flavor evenly and avoid large chunks disrupting the cookie’s structure.
- Skip the graham cracker coating for a gluten-free version by using crushed gluten-free cookies or omitting the topping entirely.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg