Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Cheesecake Center Prep
- In a mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and pure vanilla extract until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes. Use a small cookie scoop to portion out the mixture into small mounds, placing them on a parchment-lined tray. Freeze these mounds for at least 1 hour or until solid.
Cookie Dough Prep
- In a large bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed for about 3 minutes until fluffy and pale. Add the large eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Incorporate the fresh lemon zest and lemon juice, along with a splash of vanilla extract, ensuring all ingredients are well blended.
Dry Ingredients
- In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and fine sea salt. Gradually fold this dry mixture into the wet ingredients with a spatula until just combined.
Incorporate Blueberries
- Carefully fold in the fresh blueberries into the cookie dough, making sure to distribute them evenly without squashing the berries.
Assembly
- Scoop about 2 tablespoons of cookie dough and flatten it slightly in your palm, then place a frozen cheesecake mound in the center. Encase the cheesecake filling completely with the dough, rolling it into a ball shape. Arrange the cookie dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Baking
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and chill the dough balls for 15 minutes before baking. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops are lightly golden.
Nutrition
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days. You can also freeze the unbaked dough for easy baking later.
