Best Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies – Easy Dessert Recipe
Strawberry cheesecake cookies are soft, creamy, and packed with sweet strawberry flavor. These strawberry cheesecake cookies combine tender cookie dough with rich cheesecake filling for the perfect bite. Ideal for holidays, parties, and dessert trays, this easy cookie recipe delivers fruity sweetness and creamy texture in every cookie.
Ingredients
16 oz (450 g) cream cheese, softened
1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream
1 cup (150 g) fresh strawberries, finely chopped
20 golden sandwich cookies (about 2 cups crushed or 200 g)
1 cup (30 g) freeze-dried strawberries
4 tablespoons (56 g) unsalted butter, melted
½ cup (75 g) white chocolate chips, melted (optional)
Instructions
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Beat softened cream cheese until smooth.
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Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract; mix until creamy.
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In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
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Fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture gently.
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Fold in finely chopped strawberries.
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Refrigerate mixture for 1–2 hours until firm.
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Crush golden sandwich cookies and freeze-dried strawberries in a food processor.
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Mix in melted butter until crumbly.
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Scoop chilled cheesecake mixture and roll into 1-inch balls.
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Roll each ball in strawberry crunch coating.
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Chill for 30 minutes before serving.
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Drizzle with melted white chocolate if desired.
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is fully softened for a smooth texture.
Chill thoroughly before shaping for easier handling.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.