Easy Blueberry Cheesecake Swirl Cookies – Fruity & Creamy
Introduction
These Blueberry Cheesecake Swirl Cookies combine the best of two worlds: soft, chewy cookies and creamy cheesecake with a fruity swirl. The blueberry jam adds a burst of flavor and a gorgeous marbled look, making them perfect for parties, gifting, or simply treating yourself.
Ingredients
1 large egg
¼ cup blueberry jam
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
¾ cup packed brown sugar
¾ cup granulated sugar
¼ tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
(plus cream cheese and butter for the cheesecake swirl — would you like me to expand with those details?)
Step‑by‑Step Instructions
Preheat Oven
Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Make Cookie Dough
Cream butter and sugars until fluffy.
Beat in egg and vanilla.
Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt separately, then add to wet mixture.
Prepare Cheesecake Swirl
Mix softened cream cheese with a little sugar until smooth.
Drop spoonfuls of cheesecake mixture and blueberry jam into cookie dough.
Swirl gently with a knife or spatula.
Shape & Bake
Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto baking sheets.
Bake 10–12 minutes, until edges are golden and centers are set.
Cool & Serve
Let cookies cool on sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Tips & Tricks
Extra swirl: Add more jam for a stronger blueberry flavor.
Neater look: Chill dough for 30 minutes before baking.
Storage: Keep in airtight container up to 4 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
Festive twist: Use raspberry or strawberry jam for variety.
Variations
Lemon Blueberry: Add lemon zest to dough for brightness.
Chocolate Drizzle: Top cooled cookies with melted white chocolate.
Mini Cheesecake Bites: Bake in mini muffin tins for bite‑sized treats.
Recipe Details
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Bake Time: 10–12 minutes
Total Time: ~30 minutes
Yield: ~24 cookies
Final Thoughts
These Blueberry Cheesecake Swirl Cookies are soft, fruity, and creamy — a playful twist on classic cookies that look as good as they taste.