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Embrace the exotic with these Dragon Fruit Pitaya Cookies, where vibrant pink hues meet creamy cheesecake goodness! Whether you’re a foodie adventurer or simply craving a unique dessert experience, these treats have got your taste buds covered. The delicate balance of tangy dragon fruit and rich cheesecake creates a symphony of flavors that will leave you enchanted.
Why You Will Love Dragon Fruit Pitaya Cookies With Cheesecake
You will absolutely love Dragon Fruit Pitaya Cookies with Cheesecake for several delightful reasons:
- Vibrant Aesthetics: These cookies are so pretty in pink! Making them excellent for things like gender reveals, baby showers, bridal showers, and more!
- Unique Flavor Fusion: if you’re looking to try something new start with this recipe!
- Texture Play: You’ll enjoy a textural symphony as you bite into the soft, chewy cookies with a surprise cheesecake filling. It’s a delightful contrast of textures that keeps your taste buds intrigued.
- Exotic Appeal: Dragon fruit, also known as pitaya, adds an exotic touch to your dessert repertoire. It’s a fruit that’s not commonly found in traditional desserts, making these Dragon Fruit Pitaya Cookies With Cheesecake a conversation starter at any gathering.
- Versatility: These cookies are versatile. You can enjoy them as a dessert, snack, or even as a sweet treat for special occasions. They’re equally delightful served fresh out of the oven or chilled from the refrigerator.
- Instagram-Worthy: Let’s face it, these cookies are Instagram-worthy. Their vibrant colors and unique appearance make them perfect for sharing on social media, and they’ll earn you extra likes and comments.
- Satisfies Sweet Cravings: Whether you’re a dessert aficionado or simply have a sweet tooth, Dragon Fruit Pitaya Cookies with Cheesecake are a delightful way to satisfy your sweet cravings.
- Memorable Treat: These Dragon Fruit Pitaya Cookies With Cheesecake aren’t just tasty; they create lasting memories. They’re a special treat that friends and family will remember and ask for again and again.
- Super easy cookie base that’s made with box cake mix.
What are the Ingredients?
- 1 cup dragon fruit chunks
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup water
- ¼ cup light corn syrup
- 8 oz cream cheese
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- ½ tsp vanilla
- 1 box vanilla cake mix
- ½ cup oil
- 1 egg
How do you make them?
- Start by making the compote/ fruit filling by combining water, granulated sugar, and light corn syrup in a sauce pan and bring to a simmer- stir occasionally
- Add in the dragon fruit and simmer for a few minutes
- Mash and stir the dragon fruit into the mixture – if your dragon fruit was white and not pink you can add a few drops of pink food color here
- Turn off the heat and set it aside to rest
- In a separate large bowl combine the heavy cream and powdered sugar and beat until high firm peaks develop (this is important for optimal cheesecake texture)
- In a separate bowl combine room temperature cream cheese, sour cream, vanilla, salt and mix until smooth and cream
- Then fold the whipped cream in with the cheesecake mixture with a spatula until gently combined
- Once the dragon fruit mixture cools down to room temperature add 1 cup into the cheesecake mixture and gently fold – set the rest aside for the cookie dough and garnish
- Cover with plastic wrap and set in the refrigerator (for best results set overnight)
- Combine box cake mix with ½ cup vegetable oil, 1 egg, and and ¼ cup of the dragon fruit glaze/ filling mixture
- Whisk until cookie dough forms
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- Line cookie sheet with parchment paper
- Use medium cookie scoop to make 9-12 cookie dough balls on your cookie sheet
- Bake for 12-15 minutes
- Let rest to room temperature then chill for 30 minutes
- Add a dollop of dragon fruit cheesecake to the top of the dragon fruit cookies and top with glaze and some dragon fruit chunks
Dragon Fruit Pitaya Cookies With Cheesecake
looking for something pretty, pink, and tasty? These cake mix cookies are where it’s at!
Equipment
- Cookie Sheet Pan
- Medium Cookie Scoop
Ingredients
- 1 cup dragon fruit chunks
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup water
- ¼ cup light corn syrup
- 8 oz cream cheese
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- ½ tsp vanilla
- 1 box vanilla cake mix
- ½ cup oil
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Start by making the compote/ fruit filling by combining water, granulated sugar, and light corn syrup in a sauce pan and bring to a simmer- stir occasionally
- Add in the dragon fruit and simmer for a few minutes
- Mash and stir the dragon fruit into the mixture – if your dragon fruit was white and not pink you can add a few drops of pink food color here
- Turn off the heat and set it aside to rest
- In a separate large bowl combine the heavy cream and powdered sugar and beat until high firm peaks develop (this is important for optimal cheesecake texture)
- In a separate bowl combine room temperature cream cheese, sour cream, vanilla, salt and mix until smooth and cream
- Then fold the whipped cream in with the cheesecake mixture with a spatula until gently combined
- Once the dragon fruit mixture cools down to room temperature add 1 cup into the cheesecake mixture and gently fold – set the rest aside for the cookie dough and garnish
- Cover with plastic wrap and set in the refrigerator (for best results set overnight)
- Combine box cake mix with ½ cup vegetable oil, 1 egg, and and ¼ cup of the dragon fruit glaze/ filling mixture
- Whisk until cookie dough forms
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- Line cookie sheet with parchment paper
- Use medium cookie scoop to make 9-12 cookie dough balls on your cookie sheet
- Bake for 12-15 minutes
- Let rest to room temperature then chill for 30 minutes
- Add a dollop of dragon fruit cheesecake to the top of the dragon fruit cookies and top with glaze and some dragon fruit chunks
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Other Fun Cookie Recipes To Try
- Freeze Dried Jolly Rancher Cookies
- Dragon Fruit Cheesecake Recipe
- Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cheesecake Cookie Recipe
- Pineapple Cookies
- Funfetti Cookies
Dive into a world of flavor with these Dragon Fruit Pitaya Cookies filled with creamy cheesecake goodness! A unique taste adventure awaits. Are you ready to take the plunge?
