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Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies

5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings 14 cookies
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Calories 363
Soft, buttery graham cracker cookies topped with a fluffy strawberry cheesecake mousse and fresh strawberry slices. These bakery-style cookies are the perfect combo of rich, creamy, and fruity—just like a slice of strawberry cheesecake in cookie form!

Ingredients

Graham Cracker Cookie Base
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup finely crushed graham cracker crumbs
  • ¾ tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp cinnamon
  • 1 cup salted butter, softened
  • 1 ¼ cup granulated white sugar
  • 3 egg yolks room temperature
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
  • Zest of 1 lemon Optional but recommended for brightness!
Strawberry Cheesecake Topping
  • 1 block (8 oz) Philadelphia Cream Cheese, softened
  • ½ cup powdered sugar (Adjust to taste)
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
  • 6 fresh strawberries finely chopped (may add more if needed)
  • ¾ cup heavy cream, cold

Instructions

Make the Graham Cracker Cookie Dough:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, graham cracker crumbs, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  • In a separate large bowl, beat the softened butter, sugar and lemon zest until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
  • Mix in egg yolks, and vanilla until fully incorporated.
  • Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix just until combined (don’t overmix!).
  • Scoop 2 oz cookie dough balls (or preferred size) onto a lined baking sheet and chill for at least 1 hour to prevent spreading.

Bake the Cookies:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Place chilled cookie dough balls 2 inches apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are light golden brown but centers are still soft.
  • Cool completely before adding the cheesecake topping.

Make the Strawberry Cheesecake Topping:

  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
  • Mash the strawberries and mix them into the cream cheese until fully combined.
  • In a separate bowl, beat cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
  • Gently fold the whipped cream into the strawberry-cream cheese mixture to create a light, fluffy texture.
  • If needed, place in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to firm up.

Assemble & Decorate

  • Top each cooled cookie with a generous scoop of strawberry cheesecake filling.
  • Garnish with fresh strawberry slices + crushed graham cracker crumbs for extra cheesecake vibes!
  • Optional: Drizzle white chocolate or add gold leaf for a fancy touch.

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Notes

  • Chill the dough for at least 1 hour to prevent the cookies from spreading too much while baking
  • Top cookies only once fully cooled to prevent the cheesecake topping from melting or sliding off.
  • Store in the fridge for up to 3 days. If making ahead, store the cookies and topping separately and assemble just before serving.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies
Amount per Serving
Calories
363
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
20
g
31
%
Saturated Fat
 
12
g
75
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
5
g
Cholesterol
 
93
mg
31
%
Sodium
 
384
mg
17
%
Potassium
 
102
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
 
41
g
14
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
25
g
28
%
Protein
 
6
g
12
%
Vitamin A
 
658
IU
13
%
Vitamin C
 
3
mg
4
%
Calcium
 
98
mg
10
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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