Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Cookies, a sweet treat that perfectly combines zesty lemon, juicy blueberries, and creamy cheesecake filling. These soft and buttery cookies are a refreshing dessert option for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a summer picnic or enjoying an afternoon snack at home. Their unique taste and gorgeous presentation will impress your guests, making them a favorite at gatherings. Easy to prepare with minimal steps, even beginner bakers can whip up these mouthwatering cookies effortlessly. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven or store them for later—either way, they’re sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 oz cream cheese
- 12 oz fresh blueberries
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- Zest of 2 tbsp lemon
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for blueberry jam)
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, very softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for rolling dough)
Instructions
- Prepare the cheesecake filling by mixing cold cream cheese with sugar and vanilla until smooth; scoop onto parchment-lined sheets and freeze.
- Cook fresh blueberries with sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened; cool completely.
- Mix dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Beat lemon zest into sugar with softened butter until fluffy; add egg and remaining vanilla.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients; form dough balls, place frozen cheesecake centers inside, seal, and roll in sugar.
- Indent cookies to hold blueberry jam; bake at 350°F for 12–14 minutes until edges are golden.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg