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Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Cookies

lemon blueberry cheesecake cookies recipe made easy at home. Soft, tangy lemon cookies bursting with fresh blueberries and swirled with creamy cheesecake fill
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 24 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter softened at room temperature
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon zest from about 2 large lemons
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries washed and patted dry
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour for tossing blueberries
Cheesecake Filling
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened at room temperature
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Optional Garnish
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar for dusting
  • 1/2 cup fresh blueberries for serving
  • 1 lemon thinly sliced, for serving

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, beat softened cream cheese with 1/4 cup granulated sugar until smooth and creamy. Add egg yolk and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated. Cover and refrigerate while preparing cookie dough.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 1/4 cups flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter with 3/4 cup granulated sugar and brown sugar on medium-high speed for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy. Add egg and 2 tsp vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
  4. Mix in lemon zest and lemon juice until combined. Gradually add dry ingredients on low speed, mixing just until no flour streaks remain.
  5. Toss blueberries with 1 tbsp flour to coat lightly. Gently fold blueberries into cookie dough using a spatula.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Scoop 2 tbsp portions of cookie dough, creating a well in the center of each. Fill each well with 1 tsp of chilled cheesecake filling, then gently fold dough over to partially enclose.
  7. Place cookies 2 inches apart on prepared sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden and centers are just set. Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
  8. Once completely cooled, dust with powdered sugar if desired. Arrange on a wooden platter with fresh blueberries and lemon slices for presentation.