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    Cheesecake Sugar Cookie Cups {Gluten-Free}

    Published: Jul 25, 2017 · by Audrey

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    These amazing gluten-free cheesecake sugar cookie cups are topped with a simple no-bake cheesecake filling and your favorite fruit. A simple, yet elegant dessert. Perfect for any occasion.

    Gluten-Free Cheesecake Sugar Cookie Cups

    I love cheesecake, but I don’t love how time-consuming it is to make.

    These cheesecake sugar cookie cups are the perfect mini cheesecake dessert. They are super easy to make with a simple no-bake cheesecake filling.  The cheesecake filling is creamy and light with the slightest hint of lemon.

    Gluten-Free Sugar Cookie Cups

    The cookie cups are made by simply pressing the gluten-free sugar cookie dough into muffin tins. Baked until golden, so they are still soft, making the perfect crust.

    The no-bake cheesecake filling can either be spooned or piped into the sugar cookie cups.Top with your favorite berries or drizzled with chocolate for a complete decadent dessert.

    Gluten-Free Cheesecake Sugar Cookie Cups

    I don’t know about you, but I think desserts are just so much more fun when they are served miniature sized.

    Gluten-free cheesecake cups definitely have the wow factor and would be a perfect dessert for parties, bridal or baby showers or weddings. I promise no one will even know that they are gluten-free dessert.

    Gluten-Free Cheesecake Sugar Cookie Cups

    Make sure to take a look at a few of my other favorite gluten-free desserts!

    • Gluten-Free Cinnamon Roll Cake
    • Easy Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake 
    • Gluten-Free Coconut Cream Pie

    Recipe adapted from Sugar Cookies from Betty Crocker’s 40th Anniversary Cookbook.

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    Cheesecake Sugar Cookie Cups {Gluten-Free}

    These amazing gluten-free cheesecake sugar cookie cups are topped with a simple no-bake cheesecake filling and your favorite fruit. A simple, yet elegant dessert.  Perfect for any occasion.
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Keyword gluten-free cheesecake, gluten-free sugar cookies
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Total Time 22 minutes
    Servings 24
    Calories 226kcal
    Author Audrey from Mama Knows Gluten Free

    Ingredients

    No-Bake Cheesecake Filling

    • 16 oz cream cheese 2 8oz packages
    • 2 cups powdered sugar
    • 4 oz whipped topping I used Cool-Whip.
    • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
    • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
    • berries

    Gluten-Free Sugar Cookies

    • ½ cup vegetable shortening
    • ¾ cups granulated sugar
    • ¼ cup packed brown sugar
    • 1 tablespoons milk
    • 2 large eggs room temperature
    • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
    • 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour (I like Pillsbury Gluten Free)
    • ½ teaspoon xanthan gum , leave out if your flour has it already
    • ¾ teaspoons baking soda
    • ¾ teaspoons cream of tartar
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • gluten-free cooking spray

    Instructions

    Cheese Cake Filling:

    • Using a stand-up mixer or hand-held mixer beat the cream cheese until smooth.
    • Stop the mixer and add powdered sugar, vanilla and lemon juice. Mix until fully combined and creamy.
    • Add 4oz of the whipped topping (½ of the Cool-Whip container) and whip on low until fully combined.
    • Refrigerate until cookies are cooled.

    Sugar Cookie Cups:

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    • Combine shortening, granulated sugar and brown sugar in large bowl; beat at medium speed until well blended. Add milk. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Add vanilla.
    • Combine flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt in a separate large bowl. Mix into shortening mixture until well blended
    • Spray muffin pan with cooking spray.
    • Add 1 heaping tablespoon scoop of the sugar cookie batter to each muffin tin.
    • Press into the bottom and up the sides about ⅔ of the way, to create a little bowl. You can use the back of a tablespoon to press down the batter.
    • Bake the cookies 12-14 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
    • As cookies are cooling you may need to push down the centers to the cookie cups to look like mini pie crusts. Use the back of a tablespoon. I like my cups deep, so I can get more of the cheesecake filling.
    • Allow the sugar cookies to completely cool.
    • Spoon cheesecake filling (or pipe it) into each cookie cup.
    • Top with your choice of berries.
    • Enjoy!

    Notes

    • The cheesecake sugar cookie cups can be kept stored in the refrigerator.
    • Mama says, "Check all of your labels!"
    • Recipe adapted from Sugar Cookies from Betty Crocker’s 40th Anniversary Cookbook.
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    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 226kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 155mg | Potassium: 54mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 275IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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    1. Nicole | The Professional Mom Project says

      July 27, 2017 at 1:15 pm

      These look fantastic! My husband loves cheesecake so I’m sure he’d enjoy these. Pinned for the future thanks 🙂

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      • Audrey says

        July 27, 2017 at 3:37 pm

        Thank you so much and for pinning my recipe!

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    2. Anisa says

      July 27, 2017 at 9:31 am

      I love cookies !!! This looks so good ???? great post and recipe

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      • Audrey says

        July 27, 2017 at 12:57 pm

        Thank you so much! It’s amazing how perfect the sugar cookie cups are for the cheesecake filling.

        Reply

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    I'm Audrey Roberts, a busy mama of four and I love sharing the recipes that I make for my family. I make gluten-free family-friendly recipes that are simple and delicious that you can too! I use easy to find ingredients that won't break your budget. You will also find dairy-free options and Paleo recipes. I am also the author of  The Everything Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free Cookbook, which is an Amazon Best Selling Cookbook in the US and Internationally. Living gluten-free since 2010. I hope by me sharing my journey it may help you with yours.  Read More…

     

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