These elegant little Berry Cookie Tarts look like they came from a fancy bakery but are incredibly easy to make. Crisp chocolate chip cookies are topped with a light orange-scented cheesecake filling, fresh strawberries, and a beautiful chocolate drizzle. They’re perfect for parties, holidays, afternoon tea, or whenever you want a quick, impressive dessert.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Only 6 ingredients
- Ready in under 20 minutes + chill time
- No baking required (except if you bake your own cookies)
- Beautiful and festive presentation
- Make-ahead friendly — perfect for entertaining
Ingredients (Makes 12 tarts)
- 4 oz (113g) cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon grated orange peel (from 1 medium orange)
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 12 chocolate chip cookies (homemade or store-bought)
- 6 medium strawberries, halved
- ⅓ cup semi-sweet chocolate morsels
- ½ teaspoon shortening (for smooth drizzling)
DIRECTIONS
1. In small mixing bowl beat cream cheese, sugar, orange peel and vanilla on medium speed of electric mixer until fluffy.
1. In small mixing bowl beat cream cheese, sugar, orange peel and vanilla on medium speed of electric mixer until fluffy.
2. Spread cream cheese mixture on tops of cookies. Place strawberry half, cut side down, on each. Place on wax-paper-lined baking sheet.
3. In small microwave-safe bowl combine chocolate morsels and shortening. Microwave on high about 1 minute or until melted, stirring every 30 seconds. Drizzle over strawberry-topped cookies. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to 24 hours.
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