Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies
There’s something undeniably special about a cookie that doubles as dessert and a little work of art. These Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies are soft, buttery, and lightly golden, topped with a swirl of fluffy cream cheese frosting, a spoonful of raspberry jam, and juicy fresh strawberries. Think of them as part cookie, part mini cheesecake — and entirely irresistible.
I created this recipe for days when you want to bake something easy, but still feel like you’ve made a showstopper. The cookie base comes together in one bowl, and the frosting whips up in minutes. They’re perfect for spring gatherings, picnics, or just treating yourself on a Sunday afternoon.
If you’re a fan of sweet-tart berries, creamy frosting, and soft, chewy cookies, you’re going to love these. Let’s get into it!
Tips
For a twist, try using different berries or flavored jams.
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
280g + 1 tbsp plain flour
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
170g unsalted butter, softened
150g brown sugar
100g granulated sugar
1 large egg + 1 egg yolk
2 tsp vanilla extract
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
100ml double cream
½ tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp icing sugar
100g cream cheese
For the Topping:
100g fresh strawberries, halved
Raspberry jam (for spreading)
Makes: 8 Cookies
Method
Make the Cookies
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 170°C (fan) and line two baking trays with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a stand mixer, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Step 3
Add the egg and egg yolk, mixing well. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Step 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Step 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
Step 6
Scoop the dough into 8 large balls and place them spaced apart on the prepared trays.
Bake for 9 minutes, until just set around the edges but still soft in the center.
Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack.
Make the Frosting
Step 7
While the cookies are baking, add the double cream, vanilla extract, and icing sugar to a bowl.
Step 8
Using a handheld or stand mixer, whip until lightly thickened.
Spe 9
Add the cream cheese and continue whipping until the frosting holds its shape when you lift the whisk.
Assemble
Step 10
Once the cookies are cool, spread a layer of raspberry jam on each one.
Step 11
Pipe or spoon a generous amount of the cream cheese frosting on top.
Step 12
Finish with a few halved fresh strawberries on each cookie.
Enjoy! x
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