Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Cookies
Make the BEST lemon blueberry cheesecake cookies at home! Soft, buttery dough,homemade blueberry jam, and a creamy cheesecake center. Bakery-style results every time. Get the recipe!
Ingredients
Ingredients
Cheesecake Filling
- 6 oz 170g cream cheese, cold
- 3 tbsp 38g granulated white sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla
Blueberry Jam
- 12 oz 340g fresh blueberries
- ¼ cup 50g granulated white sugar
Cookie Dough
- 2¾ cups 344g all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup 200g granulated white sugar
- 2 tbsp 20g lemon zest
- 1 cup 227g unsalted butter, very softened
- 1 egg at room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla
- ¼ cup 50g granulated white sugar, for rolling
Instructions
- Mix cold cream cheese, 3 tbsp sugar, and ½ tsp vanilla. Scoop into 20 small portions on a
- parchment-lined plate. Freeze for 1 hour.
- Cook blueberries and ¼ cup sugar in a saucepan over medium heat for 10–12 minutes, mashing until
- jam-like. Cool completely, then freeze 30–45 minutes.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Rub lemon zest into 1 cup sugar with fingertips for 1 minute. Beat in softened butter until fluffy. Add
- egg and vanilla; beat until smooth. Stir in flour mixture until just combined.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment. Place rack in middle position.
- Scoop 2 tbsp dough, flatten in palm. Add one frozen cheesecake portion and 1 tsp frozen jam. Seal
- and roll into a ball. Roll in sugar. Place 2 inches apart on prepared sheet.
- Bake 10–12 minutes until edges are just set. Cool on the sheet 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
• Both the cheesecake filling and blueberry jam must be fully frozen before assembling — this is
non-negotiable for preventing leaks.
• Frozen blueberries can be used for the jam — add directly from frozen and cook 2–3 minutes longer.
• Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
• 20 seconds in the microwave refreshes refrigerated cookies beautifully.
non-negotiable for preventing leaks.
• Frozen blueberries can be used for the jam — add directly from frozen and cook 2–3 minutes longer.
• Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
• 20 seconds in the microwave refreshes refrigerated cookies beautifully.