Fruit Cheesecake Sugar Treats (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Cookie Cups

01 - 260g all-purpose flour
02 - 1 tsp baking soda
03 - 2 tsp cornstarch
04 - 1/4 tsp salt
05 - 168g unsalted butter, room temperature
06 - 207g sugar
07 - 1 large egg
08 - 2 tsp vanilla extract

→ Cheesecake Filling and Topping

09 - 340g cream cheese, room temperature
10 - 201g powdered sugar
11 - 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
12 - Assortment of chopped fresh fruit

# Instructions:

01 - Spray cupcake pan with non-stick cooking spray. Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F).
02 - In a medium-sized bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, cornstarch, and salt. Set aside.
03 - Add butter and sugar to a large mixer bowl and beat together for 2-3 minutes until light in color and fluffy in texture.
04 - Add the egg and vanilla extract to the mixture and beat until well combined.
05 - Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until well combined. Ensure not to over mix, as the dough will be thick.
06 - Using about 2 tablespoons of dough, form balls and press into the bottom and halfway up the sides of each cupcake cup, creating a cup shape.
07 - Bake the cookie cups for 7-10 minutes, or until lightly golden around the edges.
08 - Remove from the oven and allow to cool for about 5 minutes. Transfer to a cooling rack. If needed, press the centers down with the end of a wooden spoon while still warm.
09 - Add cream cheese, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar to a large mixer bowl. Beat together until smooth and well combined.
10 - Pipe or scoop cheesecake filling into the cooled cookie cups, then top with assorted fresh fruit. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within 3-4 days.

# Notes:

01 - Ensure the cookie cups are completely cooled before filling to maintain structural integrity.