Cheesecake Cookie Cups Recipe

Delight your taste buds with these irresistible Cheesecake Cookie Cups! Perfect for Christmas cookie exchanges, bake sales, Valentine's Day treats, office parties, tailgates, or any celebration. This mini cheesecake recipe from Nestle uses a buttery cookie crust (sugar cookie dough also works!) and is topped with a creamy, dreamy cheesecake filling. Want to skip the topping? A drizzle of chocolate or a sprinkle of mini chocolate chips adds the perfect touch. For a delightful twist, try using sugar cookie dough with a blueberry topping! These individual cheesecakes are easy to make and guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 40 mins

Calories 241.7 kcal

Protein 7g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cheesecake Cookie Cups

Refrigerated Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
8 ounces (225g) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup (100g) sweetened condensed milk
Eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cherry Pie Filling
1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional)

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How to Make Cheesecake Cookie Cups

Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
Line a 24-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
Divide your prepared cookie dough (recipe not included, use your favorite) and place one tablespoon of dough into each muffin cup.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookie has spread to the edge of the cup.
In a medium bowl, beat together 8 ounces (225g) cream cheese (softened), 1/2 cup (100g) sweetened condensed milk, 1 large egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until completely smooth.
Optionally, stir in 1/4 teaspoon almond extract into the cream cheese mixture.
Pour approximately 3 tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture over each baked cookie in the cup.
Bake for an additional 15-18 minutes, or until the cheesecake filling is set.
Cool completely in the muffin tin on a wire rack.
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or preferably overnight, for optimal flavor and texture.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

38g

Fat

30g

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Cheesecake Cookie Cups?

Cheesecake Cookie Cups takes about 60 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 40 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Cheesecake Cookie Cups?

Cheesecake Cookie Cups has approximately 241.7 calories per serving, with about 7 g protein, 9 g carbohydrates and 19 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Cheesecake Cookie Cups?

The key ingredients for Cheesecake Cookie Cups are Refrigerated Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, Cream Cheese, Sweetened Condensed Milk, Eggs, Vanilla Extract, Cherry Pie Filling. See the full list with measurements above.