Description
Soft and buttery cookie cups filled with a creamy cheesecake center and topped with sweet strawberry goodness. These bite-sized desserts are perfect for parties, holidays, or whenever you want a fun twist on classic cheesecake.
Ingredients
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
1 tsp vanilla extract (for filling)
1 cup strawberry pie filling or chopped fresh strawberries
Whipped cream for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a standard muffin tin.
2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add dry ingredients to form a soft dough.
6. Press dough evenly into muffin tin cavities, forming a cup shape.
7. Bake for 10–12 minutes until lightly golden; gently press centers again if needed and cool completely.
8. For the filling, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
9. Spoon or pipe cheesecake filling into cooled cookie cups.
10. Top with strawberry pie filling or fresh strawberries.
11. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving and garnish with whipped cream if desired.
Notes
Do not overbake the cookie base to keep it soft.
Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
You can use homemade strawberry compote for extra flavor.
For a chocolate twist, add mini white chocolate chips to the cookie dough.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie cup
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Strawberry Cheesecake Cookie Cups, cheesecake cookies, strawberry dessert, mini cheesecake bites, party treats