Description
Strawberry shortcake cheesecake cookie cups blend classic dessert magic with modern baking creativity. Creamy cheesecake nestles inside buttery cookie shells, crowned with fresh strawberries, promising pure indulgence that will sweep you into dessert paradise.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon (1 tsp) baking powder
- 3 ½ cups powdered sugar
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 egg, room temperature
- 12 tablespoons (12 tbsp) unsalted butter, softened
- 8 ounces (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 8 tablespoons (8 tbsp) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon (1 tbsp) heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon (1 tsp) vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon (1 tsp) almond extract
- 3 tablespoons (3 tbsp) strawberry decorating icing
Fruit and Sugar:
- ¾ cup sugar
- 6 strawberries, diced
- ½ tablespoon (½ tbsp) sugar
- Whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- Whisk softened butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy, creating a smooth base for the cookie cups.
- Incorporate egg and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly to ensure a uniform consistency throughout the dough.
- Gradually fold in flour and baking powder, blending until a soft, pliable dough forms without excessive stickiness.
- Generously coat a 12-cup muffin pan with non-stick spray to prevent potential sticking.
- Portion cookie dough into each muffin cavity using a small scoop, gently pressing to create a well-defined cup shape with a slight indentation.
- Transfer the muffin pan to a preheated oven set at 350°F and bake for approximately 12 minutes until edges turn golden brown.
- While cookies bake, prepare macerated strawberries by carefully dicing fresh berries and sprinkling with a touch of sugar, then refrigerate to enhance flavor and release natural juices.
- Once baked, remove cookie cups and allow them to cool completely in the pan, enabling them to set and firm up.
- Craft a rich cream cheese frosting by whipping together cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth and pipeable.
- Assemble the cookie cups by first placing a layer of macerated strawberries at the base of each cooled cookie cup.
- Pipe a generous swirl of cream cheese frosting into each cup, covering the strawberry layer.
- Top with a delicate dollop of whipped cream and garnish with additional fresh strawberry pieces for a vibrant, elegant finish.
Notes
- Prep these delightful cookie cups ahead of time for stress-free entertaining.
- Chilling strawberries with sugar creates a luscious syrup that intensifies their natural sweetness.
- Ensure cookie cups are completely cooled before adding frosting to prevent melting and maintain perfect texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg