Creamy Cookie Butter

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Mini cheesecakes layered with Biscoff cookies and butter at every step – crust, center, and topping.

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Updated on Mon, 14 Apr 2025 16:38:30 GMT
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Little spirals of cookie butter cheesecake bliss. Every mouthful delivers spicy cookie base, velvety middle and decadent cookie butter topping, making these tiny treats impossible to resist.

Sheer Indulgence

If you're crazy about cookie butter, you'll love these. Cozy, spiced notes melt into creamy cheesecake creating perfect little morsels of absolute delight.

Shopping Needs

  • Crush: 4 oz Biscoff cookies.
  • Cookie spread: ¾ cup divided.
  • Soft cheese: 12 oz room temperature.
  • White sugar: ⅜ cup granulated.
  • Dairy: ¼ cup sour cream, 2 tbsp heavy cream.
  • Extract: 2 tsp pure vanilla.
  • Farm fresh: 1 whole egg, 1 egg yolk.

Prep Steps

Bottom:
Combine crushed cookies with butter, press down, cook at 375°F for 5 mins.
Middle:
Mix cheese, spread, sugar, creams, vanilla and eggs until creamy.
Stack:
Add mixture on top of bases, don't skimp.
Cook:
At 325°F for 15 mins, leave inside oven 20 mins more, cool for 2 hours.
Finish:
Heat cookie spread, pour over tops, refrigerate until firm.
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Handy Hints

Ingredients work better when not cold. Don't overmix to avoid cracks. They'll stay good in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Frequently Asked Questions

→ Why should ingredients be room temp?

They mix better, avoiding lumps. Let them sit out for an hour.

→ How do cracks happen?

Overmixing eggs or fast cooling. Be gentle and follow steps.

→ Can I prep these beforehand?

Make up to 3 days in advance. Add the final topping right before serving them.

→ What’s the point of slow cooling?

It helps avoid cracks and keeps the texture silky smooth.

→ Is freezing these an option?

Yes, but skip the topping before freezing. Store up to a month and thaw in the fridge overnight.

Cookie Butter Treats

Rich spiced cookie crust, creamy cheesecakes, and smooth cookie butter on top. Easy and indulgent.

Prep Time
20 Minutes
Cook Time
15 Minutes
Total Time
35 Minutes

Category: Sweet Kitchen

Difficulty: Intermediate

Cuisine: Belgian

Yield: 12 Servings (12 mini cakes)

Dietary: Vegetarian

Ingredients

01 12 oz cream cheese.
02 ¼ cup sour cream.
03 ⅛ tsp salt.
04 12 cookies, finely crushed (like Biscoff).
05 3 tbsp butter, melted.
06 1 tsp brown sugar.
07 ½ cup cookie spread.
08 2 tbsp heavy cream.
09 ⅜ cup sugar.
10 2 tsp vanilla extract.
11 1 egg and 1 extra yolk.
12 ¼ cup softened cookie butter for the top.

Instructions

Step 01

Turn oven on to 375°F and get muffin tin lined up.

Step 02

Crush the cookies in a blender with brown sugar and melted butter until it looks sandy.

Step 03

Push the mix into muffin liners, flatten it, and bake it for about 5 minutes.

Step 04

Drop the oven temperature down to 325°F after the crust is done.

Step 05

Blend cream cheese, cookie spread, sugar, sour cream, cream, vanilla, salt, egg, and yolk together until it's creamy.

Step 06

Pour the creamy filling over the baked crusts in the liners.

Step 07

Cook the cheesecakes in the oven for about 15 minutes.

Step 08

Let cheesecakes cool in two steps: 10 minutes with the oven door shut, then another 10 with the door slightly open.

Step 09

Place them in the fridge for at least 2 hours to firm up.

Step 10

Spread soft, warm cookie butter on each cheesecake right before munching.

Notes

  1. Let all your fridge stuff sit out until it's not cold.
  2. Cool slowly so the tops don't crack.

Tools You'll Need

  • Muffin tin.
  • Blender or food processor.
  • Mixer (electric or handheld).

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Has dairy.
  • Contains eggs.
  • Includes wheat.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 320
  • Total Fat: 22 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 28 g
  • Protein: 4 g