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Strawberry Banana Pudding Cookies With Cheesecake

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These Strawberry Banana Pudding Cookies with Cheesecake are chewy, fruity cookies filled with a creamy cheesecake center—combining the nostalgic flavors of banana pudding and strawberry shortcake into one irresistible dessert.

  • Author: Ella
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Yield: 18–20 cookies
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • For the cookies:
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 (3.4 oz) box instant banana pudding mix
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed (or 1 box strawberry pudding mix)
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips (optional)
  • For the cheesecake filling:
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare cheesecake filling: Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Scoop small dollops onto a baking sheet and freeze for 30–45 minutes.
  2. Whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and banana pudding mix in a bowl.
  3. In another bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla.
  4. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until fully combined. Fold in crushed strawberries and white chocolate chips.
  5. Scoop dough and flatten slightly. Place a frozen cheesecake dollop in the center and wrap dough around it. Roll into a smooth ball.
  6. Chill dough balls for at least 30 minutes.
  7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  8. Bake cookies for 11–13 minutes, until edges are set but centers are soft. Cool slightly before serving.

Notes

  • Use strawberry jam swirls instead of freeze-dried strawberries for variety.
  • Try chocolate pudding mix for a different twist.
  • Mix in crushed vanilla wafers for banana pudding flair.
  • Add strawberry extract for a more intense berry flavor.
  • Skip the filling and use a cheesecake glaze for quicker prep.

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