Description
Soft, buttery cookies cradle tangy cheesecake swirls and bursts of blueberry compote that gleam like jewels. Each bite balances tender crumb, velvety filling, and fruity zing for a playful treat.
Ingredients
- 115 g unsalted butter room temperature
- 56 g cream cheese (dough) room temperature
- 100 g granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 200 g all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 100 g blueberries fresh or frozen
- 25 g granulated sugar (compote)
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 100 g cream cheese (swirl) softened
- 50 g powdered sugar
Instructions
- In a small saucepan combine the blueberries the 25 g granulated sugar the cornstarch and the lemon juice and cook over medium heat until the mixture thickens then let cool.
- In a large bowl beat the unsalted butter cream cheese (dough) and 100 g granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract and beat until fully incorporated.
- Whisk the all-purpose flour baking powder and salt in a separate bowl then gradually add to the wet ingredients mixing until just combined.
- Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- In another bowl beat the cream cheese (swirl) and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Preheat the oven to 175°C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough onto the prepared sheet and gently flatten each into a disc.
- Top each disc with a small dollop of the cream cheese swirl mixture and then a spoonful of blueberry compote and use a toothpick to swirl gently.
- Bake for 12 to 14 minutes until the edges are set and the centers appear slightly soft then cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Chill the dough overnight for a more developed flavor.
- Use frozen blueberries if fresh are unavailable then thaw and drain excess liquid.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
- For a bolder blueberry taste add lemon zest to the compote.