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Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake Cups Cookie Cups Recipe for Leftover Strawberries

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These Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake Cookie Cups blend a crisp, buttery sugar cookie base with a creamy cheesecake center, topped with a vibrant swirl of homemade or store-bought strawberry jam. Perfect for using up leftover strawberries, these treats are visually striking, easy to make, and great for sharing. Whether you’re baking for a gathering or just a sweet craving, these cookie cups offer the ideal mix of flavor, texture, and presentation

Ingredients

Scale

For the cookie cup base:

  • 1 roll refrigerated sugar cookie dough (16 oz) or homemade sugar cookie dough
  • Nonstick spray for muffin pan

For the cheesecake filling:

  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the swirl topping:

  • ¼ cup strawberry jam or strawberry puree

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Spray a muffin tin with nonstick spray. Slice cookie dough into 12 even pieces and press each piece into the bottom of the muffin cups, pressing slightly up the sides to form a cup shape.

In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until creamy and well combined.

Spoon the cheesecake filling evenly over the cookie dough bases, filling each about three-quarters full.

Warm the strawberry jam slightly if too thick. Drop small dollops onto the cheesecake filling and use a toothpick to swirl into a marble pattern.

Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until the cheesecake is set and the cookie edges are golden.

Let the cups cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then carefully remove and place on a wire rack. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

  • For best results, allow the cream cheese to soften fully before mixing

  • Use a piping bag for neat filling distribution

  • Swirl jam gently for a clean marbled look

  • Let the cookie cups cool completely before chilling to avoid condensation

  • Try flavor variations like raspberry, blueberry, or chocolate for custom swirls

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