Description
Experience a delightful fusion of creamy cheesecake and fresh strawberries with these Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake Cookie Cups. Perfectly baked cookie shells cradle a rich cheesecake filling swirled with vibrant strawberry goodness. These charming dessert cups are ideal for gatherings or a sweet afternoon treat, ensuring every bite is a taste of summer bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin.
- In a medium bowl, mix flour, granulated sugar, and baking powder. Add softened butter and mix until crumbly.
- Stir in the egg until combined to form soft dough. Press about two tablespoons into each muffin cup to create wells.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice until smooth. Fold in chopped strawberries gently.
- Fill the cookie cups with the cream cheese mixture until nearly overflowing.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes or until golden around the edges; cool for five minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie cup (55g)
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg