Name: Strawberry Cheesecake Stuffed Cookies Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 1 h 12 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 oz cream cheese, softened; 1 egg yolk; 3 tbsp sugar; 2 tbsp flour; 1/4 tsp salt; 3/4 tsp vanilla extract; 4 tbsp strawberry jam; 1/2 tsp lemon juice; 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp baking soda; 1 tsp corn starch; 3/4 cup butter, melted and cooled; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 2/3 cup packed brown sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract; 1 1/4 cups white chocolate chips

Ingredients

8 oz cream cheese, softened

1 egg yolk

3 tbsp sugar

2 tbsp flour

1/4 tsp salt (for filling)

3/4 tsp vanilla extract (for filling)

4 tbsp strawberry jam

1/2 tsp lemon juice

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs

1/2 tsp salt (for dough)

1/2 tsp baking soda

1 tsp corn starch

3/4 cup butter, melted and cooled

3/4 cup granulated sugar

2/3 cup packed brown sugar

2 large eggs

1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (for dough)

1 1/4 cups white chocolate chips

Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, egg yolk, sugar, flour, salt, and vanilla extract until smooth. Gently fold in the strawberry jam and lemon juice. Cover and chill the filling for 20 minutes.

Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, graham cracker crumbs, salt, baking soda, and corn starch.

Step 3: In a large bowl, whisk melted butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until combined. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, then whisk again until smooth.

Step 4: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Stir in the white chocolate chips. Cover the dough and chill it for 30 minutes.

Step 5: Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough and flatten it in your hand. Place a spoonful of the chilled cheesecake filling in the center, then carefully seal the cookie dough around the filling and shape into a ball.

Step 6: Place the filled cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet, flatten slightly, and press a few extra white chocolate chips on top for decoration.

Step 7: Refrigerate the shaped cookies for 30 minutes to help them hold their shape while baking.

Step 8: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the cookies for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers remain soft.

Step 9: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

Tips & Variations

For a different flavor, swap strawberry jam with raspberry or blueberry preserves.

Use cream cheese at room temperature for a smoother filling texture.

Chilling the dough and shaped cookies ensures the filling stays inside and cookies don’t spread too much.

Try adding chopped nuts to the dough for extra crunch.

FAQs

Can I use low-fat cream cheese for the filling?

Yes, you can use low-fat cream cheese, but the filling may be less rich and creamy. For best results, use full-fat cream cheese.

How do I prevent the cheesecake filling from leaking out during baking?

Make sure to seal the cookie dough around the filling tightly and chill the formed cookies before baking. This helps the dough hold its shape and keeps the filling inside.