Blueberry Cheesecake Swirl Cookies (Print Version)

Buttery cookies filled with smooth cheesecake and sweet blueberry swirl for a stunning marbled dessert

# What You'll Need:

→ Cookie Dough

01 - ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
02 - ½ cup granulated sugar
03 - ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
04 - 1 large egg
05 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
06 - 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
07 - ½ tsp baking soda
08 - ¼ tsp salt

→ Cheesecake Filling

09 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened
10 - ¼ cup granulated sugar
11 - ½ tsp vanilla extract

→ Blueberry Swirl

12 - ½ cup fresh or frozen blueberries
13 - 2 tbsp granulated sugar
14 - 1 tsp cornstarch
15 - 1 tbsp water

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Combine blueberries, sugar, cornstarch, and water in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes until thickened. Lightly mash berries and stir well. Allow to cool completely before using.
02 - Beat softened cream cheese with sugar and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth and creamy. Refrigerate briefly if needed to firm consistency.
03 - Cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, mixing until combined. Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into wet mixture until soft dough forms.
04 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop 2-tablespoon portions of dough onto prepared sheet. Create a deep well in center of each dough ball using thumb or spoon back.
05 - Spoon cheesecake filling into each well, top with cooled blueberry swirl. Use toothpick or butter knife to gently marble fillings together, creating swirled pattern.
06 - Bake 12-15 minutes until edges are set and centers remain slightly soft. Cool on baking sheet 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • The combination of tangy cheesecake and sweet blueberry swirled into a soft buttery cookie is absolutely magical
  • They look impressive but are surprisingly simple to make even on a busy weeknight
02 -
  • The blueberry swirl must be completely cool before adding it to the dough or it will melt the butter and make the cookies spread too much
  • Overfilling the wells is the number one mistake people make, the fillings puff up in the oven and will spill over
03 -
  • Chill the filled dough balls for 15 minutes before baking if your kitchen is warm, this helps them hold their shape
  • Use a cookie scoop for uniform size so they all bake at the same rate
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