Description
Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake Cookie Cups are a delightful treat that combines a buttery cookie base with a creamy cheesecake filling, beautifully swirled with fresh strawberries. These bite-sized desserts are perfect for any occasion, evoking memories of summer picnics and family gatherings. Easy to prepare, they are sure to impress your guests, making them the ideal addition to birthdays or casual Tuesday cravings.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, pureed
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugars until fluffy.
- Beat in the egg until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Grease a muffin tin and scoop dough into each cup, pressing down slightly.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth; mix in sour cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until blended.
- Puree strawberries and fold some into half of the cheesecake batter.
- Fill cookie cups with cheesecake batter and swirl with remaining strawberry puree.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes until edges are golden; let cool completely before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie cup (45g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For added flavor variations, try using raspberries or blueberries instead of strawberries, or mix in chocolate chips for an extra decadent treat. Always use room temperature ingredients for the best texture.