Description
Raspberry cheesecake thumbprint cookies blend creamy cheesecake essence with classic cookie charm. Rich raspberry filling nestles in buttery shortbread, delivering sweet indulgence that delights dessert enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (226 g / 8 oz) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large egg yolks
- ⅔ cup (130 g) granulated sugar
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- 4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup (30 g) powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup (80 ml / 2.7 fl oz) raspberry jam or preserves
- Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
- Dough Preparation: Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Blend in egg yolks and vanilla extract thoroughly. Fold in flour and salt to form a cohesive dough. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 30-60 minutes to solidify.
- Filling Creation: Whip cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth and creamy. Let sit at room temperature while preparing cookies.
- Oven and Baking Setup: Preheat oven to 350F (175C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cookie Shaping: Roll chilled dough into one-inch balls. Place on prepared sheets, spacing two inches apart. Create a centered indentation in each cookie using thumb or measuring spoon back.
- Filling and Topping: Carefully drop cheesecake mixture into cookie centers. Top each with a dollop of raspberry jam, ensuring even distribution.
- Baking Process: Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges turn golden. Rest cookies on baking sheet for five minutes to set structure.
- Finishing Touches: Transfer cookies to wire rack for complete cooling. Optional: Dust with powdered sugar before serving. Store in sealed container to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Chill Dough Effectively: Refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes to prevent spreading and maintain cookie shape during baking, ensuring a perfect thumbprint structure.
- Control Indentation Technique: Use the back of a measuring spoon or your thumb with gentle, consistent pressure to create uniform wells without breaking the cookie’s delicate structure.
- Prevent Cheesecake Overflow: Keep cheesecake filling cool and use a small spoon for precise dolloping, avoiding excess that might leak during baking and maintaining a clean, professional appearance.
- Jam Selection Strategy: Choose high-quality, seedless raspberry jam with intense flavor and smooth consistency to enhance the cookie’s overall taste and visual appeal, ensuring a vibrant burst of fruity goodness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 23
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg