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Close-up handheld smartphone photo of a thick Blueberry Cheesecake Cookie with a deep purple blueberry pie filling and finely crushed graham cracker crumb dusting.

Blueberry Cheesecake Cookies: The Ultimate Bakery-Style Recipe

Master the art of gourmet baking with these thick Blueberry Cheesecake Cookies. Featuring a soft graham cracker base, a smooth cream cheese frosting swirl, and glossy homemade blueberry pie filling.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 385

Ingredients
  

Graham Cookie Base
  • 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups (150g) finely crushed graham crackers Plus extra for final dusting
  • 1 tsp (4g) baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp (3g) kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter Softened to room temperature
  • 3/4 cup (150g) brown sugar Packed
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large (50g) egg Room temperature
  • 1 tsp (5ml) pure vanilla extract
Blueberry Pie Filling
  • 1 cup (150g) blueberries Fresh or frozen
  • 2 tbsp (25g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp (3g) cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) lemon juice
Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 4 oz (113g) cream cheese Block-style, softened
  • 1/4 cup (50g) unsalted butter Softened
  • 1 1/2 cups (180g) powdered sugar Sifted
  • 1/2 tsp (2ml) pure vanilla extract

Equipment

  • 1 Stand mixer or hand mixer Essential for creaming butter and making smooth frosting.
  • 1 Small saucepan Used to simmer the glossy blueberry pie filling.
  • 1 Large Cookie Scoop (3-Tbsp) For portioning out thick, uniform cookie dough balls.

Method
 

Prepare the Blueberry Filling
  1. In a small saucepan, combine blueberries, sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice over medium heat.
  2. Cook stirring gently until the berries release their juices and the mixture thickens into a glossy, deep purple syrup. Leave some berries whole. Remove from heat and chill completely.
Make the Graham Cookie Base
  1. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar for two minutes until light and fluffy.
  2. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, graham cracker crumbs, baking powder, and salt. Gently fold into the wet mixture until a thick dough forms.
  4. Scoop 3-tablespoon balls of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 11-13 minutes until edges are light-golden. Cool on the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Whip Frosting & Assemble
  1. Beat the softened cream cheese and butter until perfectly smooth. Gradually mix in sifted powdered sugar and vanilla until fluffy and white. Transfer to a piping bag.
  2. Pipe a thick swirl of frosting onto each cooled cookie. Use the back of a warm spoon to create a slight indentation in the center of the frosting.
  3. Dollop the chilled, glossy blueberry filling into the indented well. Finish with a light dusting of finely crushed golden graham cracker crumbs.

Notes

Tip 1: Do not put warm filling on the cream cheese frosting, or it will melt.
Tip 2: Store frosted cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.