Description
Swirling blueberry cheesecake flavors create magic in these delightful cookies. Rich cream cheese and fresh berries combine for an irresistible treat you cannot resist savoring.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 oz (113 grams) cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 large egg
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 2 tbsps granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsps vanilla extract
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp water
Instructions
- Blueberry Compote Preparation: Simmer fresh blueberries with sugar, cornstarch, and water until transforming into a thick, glossy sauce. Gently crush berries to release their essence, then set aside to cool and concentrate flavors.
- Cream Cheese Fusion: Blend cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until achieving a silky, lump-free mixture that promises a luxurious texture.
- Cookie Dough Foundation: Cream butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy. Integrate egg and vanilla extract, creating a smooth, uniform base for the cookies.
- Dry Ingredient Incorporation: Sift flour, baking soda, and salt, then delicately fold into the butter mixture until a soft, cohesive dough forms.
- Oven Preparation and Shaping: Heat oven to 350F (175C). Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Portion dough into rounded mounds, spacing them generously. Create a gentle well in each cookie ball to cradle the upcoming fillings.
- Filling and Swirling: Gracefully spoon cream cheese mixture into cookie wells, followed by precise dollops of cooled blueberry compote. Use a toothpick to artfully marble the two fillings, creating an eye-catching pattern that hints at the flavor complexity within.
- Baking and Cooling: Bake until cookie edges turn golden and centers remain tender, approximately 12-15 minutes. Rest cookies briefly on the baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, allowing flavors to harmonize and intensify.
Notes
- Prevent Compote Overflow: Make sure the blueberry compote is cooled and slightly thickened before adding to cookie wells to avoid excessive spreading during baking.
- Cream Cheese Consistency Key: Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature and softened completely to achieve a smooth, lump-free mixture that swirls beautifully.
- Manage Cookie Spread: Space cookie dough mounds generously on the baking sheet to prevent merging and maintain individual cookie shapes during baking.
- Control Swirl Technique: Use a light touch when swirling compote and cream cheese – too much mixing will blend colors completely, losing the elegant marbled effect.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 11
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg