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    Meals » Recipes » Desserts

    Strawberry Shortcake Cookie Cups

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclosure for more information. Published: Mar 16, 2017 · Modified: Mar 25, 2021 by Dee

    Strawberry Shortcake Cookie Cups have a creamy cheesecake filling with fresh strawberries on top. You'll love this quick and easy spring dessert!

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    This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. 

    I love making sweet treats for my family, especially around special days and holidays. The only problem is a little thing called time. Honestly, I see so many cute ideas, but we're so busy that there's never enough time to get to half of the recipes I want to make! Know what I mean?

    As a mom on the go, there are some days that I'm in the car more than I'm at home, and with spring break, Easter and a ton of family birthdays coming up, it's going to get even busier. That's why I have absolutely no problem taking a shortcut or two so I can whip up some delicious quick and easy spring desserts.

    My kids have been asking to make those little cookie cups with filling for ages. We had planned on making some for Valentine's Day, but as usual, we ran out of time. So when I found this Nestlé Toll House Refrigerated Strawberry Shortcake cookie dough at Walmart,  the kids and I decided it was the perfect time to make the cookie cups. It's easy, convenient and delicious, plus there are fresh new flavors for spring.

     

    We made eggnog mini pies at Christmas, but we decided to make strawberry shortcake cookie cups with a light cheesecake filling for spring.

    This is a super simple dessert that just looks fancy. All you do is break off the individual pieces of dough and lightly press them into a  mini muffin tin. The package contains 24 pre-cut pieces of dough, so I used a 24-cup mini muffin tin. I also used a non-stick spray to make taking the cups out of the tin easier.

    strawberry shortcake cookie cups dough in muffin tin

    While the cookie cups are baking, you can make the filling. All you do is beat some cream cheese with a hand mixer. Then, you add a little powdered sugar and coffee creamer.

    Coffee creamer? Yes -- I use this a lot in place of milk whenever I'm baking. So for the cheesecake filling, I used Coffee-Mate French Vanilla Liquid Creamer. We're serious coffee drinkers, and I always have this on hand so I can stir up the creamy goodness of French Vanilla or Hazelnut flavors for a smooth, sweet sip anytime. It's also cholesterol free and lactose free.

    strawberry shortcake cookie cups cheesecake filling

    When the cookie cups are done, let them cool slightly, and press the center in to form a small well. Remove them from the muffin tin, and when they're completely cool, just add a little bit of the filling into each cup.

    strawberry shortcake cookie cups add cheesecake filling

    I added some sliced strawberries for garnish, and the result is super cute! Don't you think so?

    strawberry shortcake cookie cups

    How to Make Strawberry Shortcake Cookie Cups

    strawberry shortcake cookie cups recipe

    Strawberry Shortcake Cookie Cups

    Published by Dee
    Easy strawberry shortcake cookie dough cups with a cheesecake filling are topped with fresh strawberries for a quick and easy spring dessert
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 25 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 24 cookie cups
    Calories 10 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 24-count package Nestlé Toll House Strawberry Shortcake Cookie Dough
    • 1 8-oz package cream cheese, softened
    • ½ cup powdered sugar
    • 1 tablespoon Nestlé Coffee-Mate French Vanilla coffee creamer
    • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
    • fresh strawberry slices for garnish

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees
    • Spray a 24-cup mini muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray
    • Lightly press 1 piece of dough into each cup, and bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until dough is firm around edges and slightly golden brown
    • Remove from oven, and when slightly cool, make a small well into center of each cookie cup
    • Use a knife to loosen cookie cups from the muffin tin, and carefully remove to wire rack or plate, and allow to cool completely
    • Add softened cream cheese to a medium-sized mixing bowl, and beat with hand mixer until light and fluffy
    • Add powdered sugar and coffee creamer, beat until smooth, and beat in lemon juice
    • Spoon small amount of filling into each cookie cup, top with cut strawberries, and refrigerate until read to serve

    Notes

    Cookie cups may be slightly soft after baking but firm up when refrigerated

    Nutrition information is estimated. Please do your own calculation to fit special diets.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 10kcalCarbohydrates: 2gSugar: 2g
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    Happy Baking,

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    1. Nicole says

      April 12, 2017 at 8:24 am

      Just curious what to use in place of the coffee creamer. And also, when the cups are done baking, and slightly cooled, did you ever have a problem with them crumbling while trying to make the well in the center?

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      • Dee says

        April 13, 2017 at 6:23 am

        Hi, Nicole. You can use plain milk instead of creamer, which just gives it a little extra flavor. The cookie cups can be a little tricky to remove from the muffin tin, but I didn't have any trouble with them crumbling. You can also use chocolate chip or plain sugar dough, instead. 🙂

    2. Martha says

      April 04, 2017 at 7:17 am

      I couldn't find the cookie dough specified, so I just used the chocolate chip dough. Delicious!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        April 04, 2017 at 8:17 am

        Chocolate chip is my favorite, so I'll try it your way next time. 🙂

    3. jen says

      March 21, 2017 at 10:50 am

      So cute! I pinned them 🙂 xoxox

      Reply
      • Dee says

        March 21, 2017 at 11:51 am

        Thanks so much, Jen. That's awesome! 🙂

    4. Lauren @ Hall Nesting says

      March 20, 2017 at 3:55 am

      I love the idea of having a subtle flavor of coffee creamer with the cheesecake. And these days with two toddlers I am all about the shortcuts!

      Reply
    5. [email protected] says

      March 17, 2017 at 7:27 pm

      I love strawberry shortcake and LOVE cookie cups! Such a fun combo!

      Reply
    6. Catalina @ Peas & Peonies says

      March 17, 2017 at 2:19 pm

      OMG!!! This is my perfect spring dessert! Looks amazing!

      Reply
    7. Amanda | The Chunky Chef says

      March 17, 2017 at 9:32 am

      This is such a beautiful presentation!!5 stars

      Reply
    8. Renee - Kudos Kitchen says

      March 16, 2017 at 5:34 pm

      I completely know what you mean about running out of time regarding recipes running through my head. I'm glad you found the time to get this one published. It looks like a winner! Nice job and perfect for strawberry season!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        March 16, 2017 at 11:14 pm

        Strawberry season is probably my favorite. Thanks, Renee!

    9. Valerie | Valerie's Kitchen says

      March 16, 2017 at 5:29 pm

      Berries are already looking SO good this year and this looks like a very good thing to do with them!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        March 16, 2017 at 11:12 pm

        Thanks, Valerie. I love fresh berries in the spring!

    10. Erin @ The Speckled Palate says

      March 16, 2017 at 3:02 pm

      I just love the sound of these cookie cups. As someone who eats ALL the strawberries in the springtime, I can see these going over really well in my household!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        March 16, 2017 at 11:15 pm

        My family absolutely loved these, so they did not last long at all!

    11. cathy says

      March 16, 2017 at 11:54 am

      These look so sweet & delicious tasting, the perfect dessert for Spring! {client}

      Reply

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