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Easy Blueberry Cheesecake Swirl Cookies

Soft cookies filled with a creamy cheesecake center and topped with a vibrant blueberry swirl, perfect for a sweet treat.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the cookie dough
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (softened) for a smooth, cohesive dough
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup packed light brown sugar for moisture and caramel depth
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
For the cheesecake filling
  • 4 oz cream cheese (softened) for tangy, creamy center
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
For the blueberry swirl
  • ½ cup fresh or frozen blueberries for vibrant flavor
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp cornstarch to thicken the mixture
  • 1 tbsp water

Method
 

Make the blueberry swirl
  1. In a small saucepan, combine the blueberries, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, cornstarch, and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until the berries burst and the mixture turns glossy and thick.
  2. Set aside to cool slightly.
Prepare the cheesecake filling
  1. In a bowl, mix the softened cream cheese with ¼ cup granulated sugar and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
Make the cookie dough
  1. In a larger bowl, cream the softened butter with ½ cup granulated sugar and brown sugar until fluffy.
  2. Beat in the egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla until glossy and well combined.
  3. Stir in the flour, baking soda, and salt just until combined.
Shape and fill the cookies
  1. Scoop portions of dough and flatten each piece in your palm.
  2. Add a small spoonful of cheesecake filling to the center, then fold the dough up and around it, sealing the filling inside.
  3. Roll gently to make a smooth ball.
Add the blueberry swirl
  1. Dot the tops with small spoonfuls of blueberry swirl, then lightly swirl it across the surface with the tip of a spoon.
Bake
  1. Bake until the cookies are set around the edges and slightly soft in the center.
  2. Let them cool to allow the cheesecake center to set.

Notes

Soften the butter and cream cheese fully to avoid lumps. Ensure the blueberry swirl is properly thickened before adding. Store cooked cookies in the fridge due to cream cheese filling.