I came up with a cheesecake recipe in which I replaced some of the cream cheese with goat cheese, and then I added strawberry jam to it. Next I made my blondie batter and reduced the sugar in it just a bit to make sure that the final product wasn’t too sweet. Then I swirled both batters together and let them get to know each other in the oven 😉 The final result was outrageous!
The best way I can describe these is it’s like strawberry cheesecake and blondies hooked up, and it is a beautiful thing! The goat cheese adds this wonderful little punch to them without being over powering. The slight tartness blends perfectly with the sweetness of the strawberry jam. If you’ve never used goat cheese in a dessert this is a great place to start. It’s the one thing that will make you go hmm what is that, and will definitely leave you wanting more. Hope everyone has a fabulous weekend!
- 3 sticks unsalted butter
- 2 cups light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 4 eggs
- 2t. vanilla bean paste
- 3 cups cake flour
- 2t. baking powder
- 1t. salt
- Cream butter and sugars till light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla bean paste.
- Mix in dry ingredients.
Strawberry Goat Cheese Filling
- 6oz. goat cheese
- 4oz. cream cheese
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 egg yolks
- 1t. vanilla extract
- 3 oz. sour cream
- 1/2 cup strawberry jam
- Cream goat cheese and cream cheese till smooth.
- Add sugar.
- Add egg, yolks, and vanilla extract.
- Mix in sour cream and jam.
Assembly
- Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees and line a 9×13 pan with parchment paper and pan spray.
- Place about three quarters of the blondie batter in the pan.
- Spoon on some of the goat cheese filling and swirl together with a toothpick.
- Dollop the remaining blondie batter on top.
- Spoon on some more goat cheese filling.
- Swirl with a toothpick again.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes rotating once halfway through.
- Refrigerate the blondies over night before serving.
Adriana says
>Oh wow! These have to be some of the most original bar cookies I've ever seen. They look so moist and delicious. Thanks for sharing!
Giulietta@Alterkitchen says
>The combination between strawberries and goat cheese must be fabulous… great idea!
Spiceblogger says
>Oh my! I have been Waiting to see what you came up with using goat cheese, and this looks FAB!!!! 🙂
I can not wait to try these!
Charlie @ SweetSaltySpicy says
>I love goat cheese so much, you can't go wrong by adding some! This sounds so good, wish I had some right now! Yes, for breakfast! Yum :).
Parsley Sage says
>Totally buzzed! I've never had goat cheese in a dessert and I can't believe I haven't because now that you've said it out loud it just makes perfect sense. Great dish!
Alan Cooke says
>Super Yum! Looks Delicious! You should include this in the goat initiative goin on now started by fujimama and creativculinary. See the Goaterie badge on my blog homepage for a link!
@alanecooke
Lindsey@Lindselicious says
>Wow an unexpected combination that sounds delish! Love goat cheese but have never used it myself to cook desserts.
spcookiequeen says
>I thought by the title they would be good, I bet the goat cheese really gave them a boost. Will have to give these a try. Perfect for the holiday weekend.
-Gina-
Kate@Diethood says
>WOW…What a flavor combination!! I bet these were incredible!
Steph says
>What an interseting combination. I love goat cheese and have never thought to use it in desserts. Brilliant idea!
Lauren at Keep It Sweet says
>I had some fabulous strawberry brownies from another the District Chocoholic that were amazing, I bet these blondies are awesome too!
Hester Casey - Alchemy says
>Goats cheese and strawberry jam – I love it! I am going to have to make these fabulous blondies.
Eftychia says
>This dessert looks very tasty. I like goat cheese a lot but I never had it in a dessert. I think it is about time I do… 🙂
Peggy says
>This is a great version of a blondie! I just love incorporating goat cheese in desserts – I really want to make a goat cheese cheesecake one of these days – but these blondies will have to suffice until then =)
Cassie @ Bake Your Day says
>These sound amazing! The combo sounds delightful!
Helena Spensatelli says
>These looks dangerously delicious!!! 😉
Erin says
>Wow! These sound amazing! What a creative recipe! I want to come to your next pool party for these!
Evan Thomas says
>This filling sounds crazy but crazy enough to be delicious. What a unique idea!
Happy When Not Hungry says
>These look awesome! Love that goat cheese too. Yum!
Wine and Good Food says
>I make an apple and goat cheese tart that is amazing and I love experimenting with goat cheese in desserts! Thanks for the recipe…definitely going to try it!
The Souper says
>Oh these look so tempting, will have to give them a try.
I too am on a goat cheese trend. I spread it on Multigrain Food Should Taste Good Chips to make my Goat Cheese Chip Sandwiches. Easy snack or appetizer.
Use any chip, but definitely use the goat cheese.
The Souper
Tiffany says
>I love everything about this recipe!
briarrose says
>Oh that filling sounds amazing….wonderful job on this flavor. Goat cheese and strawberries really give the blondies something special.
Tina @flourtrader says
>These look awesome! I love the goat cheese and strawberry combo- bookmarked this recipe to try. Impressive pictures. thanks for sharing.
Lizzy says
>Mmmmmm…these look so moist and delectable! Great blondie~
jenny at Baking Devils says
>You are so creative I love every recipe I see! Love the goats cheese in a dessert that's a new one on me. Enjoyed reading about your relationship with your Father and your Friend really lovely, Thank you.
Tiffany says
>Hi Again! Congrats on making Top 9!
Amy says
>Strawberries and goat cheese are two of my favorite things! How wonderful to include them in blondies! Congrats on the top 9, well deserved :)!
Anne says
>What a great relationship….strawberry cheesecake and blondies! A match made in heaven. These really look so pretty. I love the pink against the black and white cupcake wrappers! I bet these taste awesome and I can't wait to try them! : )
Jill @ Dulce Dough says
>Yum! These sound so amazing!
Sarah says
>The goat cheese in these totally has me sold! These are on my summer must-make list for sure!
purabi naha says
>The mix of strawberry and goat cheese is a rocking idea! These blondies are surely going to taste absolutely yummy!!
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Chris's Gourmet Fashion says
>Strawberries and goat cheese, what a wonderful combination. Your photos look gorgeous too!
Divya Yadava says
>Goat cheese makes everything taste better! Great idea.
Now Serving says
>wow those looks luscious and delicious!
Megan says
>I love goat cheese and chocolate goat cheese cheesecake. Goat cheese plus strawberries sounds incredible!
Maureen says
>This is certainly different! I'm trying to put the flavors together in my head and I'm having trouble so I'll have to make them to find out. They look beautiful!
Eftychia says
>Hello again! I tried the recipe and everybody was thrilled!! Thanks so much for sharing.
Kelly @ Eat Yourself Skinny says
>These are so cute and look delicious!! Great job! 🙂