Description
Experience the delightful blend of buttery cookie cups filled with velvety cheesecake and a vibrant strawberry swirl. These Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake Cookie Cups are perfect for any occasion, from family gatherings to summer picnics. With their irresistible flavor and stunning presentation, they are sure to be the star of your dessert table.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, mashed
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg until fully incorporated. Gradually add flour and baking powder until just combined.
- Spoon cookie dough into muffin tins, pressing down gently to form cups.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese with sugar and vanilla until smooth.
- Fold half of the mashed strawberries into the cream cheese mixture for swirls.
- Fill cookie cups with the cream cheese filling, then bake for 15-18 minutes or until golden on edges.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie cup (50g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Chill your cookie dough for extra tenderness. Experiment by substituting strawberries with raspberries or blueberries for a fruity twist. Add a sprinkle of lemon zest for an added burst of flavor.