Blueberry Cheesecake Cookie Cups
A delicious fusion of cookie and cheesecake, these mini delights are bursting with fresh blueberries and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Cookie Cups
- 1 cup All-purpose flour For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free flour blend.
- 1/2 cup Unsalted butter, softened Can substitute with coconut oil for a dairy-free option.
- 1/4 cup Granulated sugar Brown sugar can be replaced for more depth.
- 1/4 cup Brown sugar Lighter or darker brown sugar both work.
- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla extract Ensure you use high-quality vanilla extract.
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking soda Don't substitute as it helps with leavening.
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt Sea salt gives a nice balance to the sweetness.
For the Cream Cheese Filling
- 1 package (8 oz) Cream cheese, softened Neufchâtel cream cheese is a lighter alternative.
- 1/3 cup Powdered sugar Can be adjusted for sweetness preference.
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice Freshly squeezed lemon juice enhances flavor.
- 1 cup Fresh blueberries Frozen blueberries can be used, but will have more moisture.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a mini muffin pan.
- Cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a bowl until smooth.
- Mix in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough into each mini muffin cup, pressing down to form a cup shape.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden.
- In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Once the cookie cups cool, fill each with the cream cheese mixture and top with fresh blueberries.
- Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
Chef Tips: Make sure your butter is softened, not melted, for the right texture. Use fresh blueberries for the best flavor; adjust sweetness of cream cheese filling to suit your taste. Chill the cookie cups for easier handling after filling.