These strawberry cookies combine the sweetness of fresh strawberries with the creamy richness of vanilla cream cheese frosting, all nestled on a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth cookie base. Each component of this dessert—from the fluffy cookies to the tangy strawberry jam and the smooth cream cheese—works in harmony to deliver a delightful taste experience.
Why You'll Love This: These cookies offer a refreshing twist on the classic cookie by incorporating fresh fruit and a luxurious cream cheese topping. The homemade strawberry jam provides a burst of fresh, fruity flavor that complements the subtle sweetness and soft texture of the cookies. The vanilla cream cheese adds a silky, rich finish that makes these cookies truly irresistible.
Perfect Occasion: Ideal for spring and summer gatherings, these cookies are a wonderful addition to picnic baskets, outdoor parties, or as a delightful treat during afternoon tea. They're also perfect for gifting during holidays or as a thoughtful homemade gift for friends and family.
Decoration Tips:
- Use a small spoon or piping bag to dollop the strawberry jam beautifully on each cookie.
- Garnish with a slice of fresh strawberry on top of the cream cheese for a touch of elegance.
- Dust with powdered sugar for a delicate, sweet finish that looks great on a dessert table.
- Serve the cookies on a decorative plate or tray lined with lace paper for a charming presentation.
Ingredients:
- Cookies:
- 100 g butter, room temperature
- 170 g light brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 5 g vanilla paste
- 185 g flour
- 2 g salt
- 4 g baking powder
- 1 g baking soda
- Strawberry Jam:
- 150 g strawberry puree
- 40 g granulated sugar
- 3 g pectin
- 15 g lemon juice
- Vanilla Cream Cheese:
- 200 g cream cheese (e.g., Philadelphia)
- 40 g powdered sugar
- 1 g vanilla beans
Instructions:
- Cookie Dough:
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Mix in the egg and vanilla paste. Gradually add the dry ingredients and mix until combined.
- Shape the dough into 60 g portions and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Bake at 170°C for 8-10 minutes. Allow to cool.
- Strawberry Jam:
- Cook the strawberry puree with half the sugar over low heat. Mix the remaining sugar with pectin and add to the simmering strawberries. Stir in lemon juice. Let the mixture cool completely in the refrigerator. Before using, stir well to ensure it's smooth and thick.
- Vanilla Cream Cheese:
- Whip cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla beans with an electric mixer until thick and creamy.
- Assembly:
- Spread or pipe a layer of vanilla cream cheese on each cooled cookie. Top with a dollop of strawberry jam.
Enjoy these delightful strawberry cookies, a perfect blend of fruity, creamy, and buttery flavors that are sure to please any crowd!
