Best 2 Chocolate Strawberry Thumbprints Recipes

Chocolate Strawberry Thumbprints are delicious and easy-to-make treats that are perfect for any occasion. Not only are they a delightful indulgence, but they also make for a beautiful presentation, with their vibrant red strawberry filling peeking out from the rich chocolate cookie. The combination of sweet and tangy flavors creates a perfect balance that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're looking for a special dessert to impress your friends and family, or a simple snack to enjoy on your own, these Chocolate Strawberry Thumbprints are sure to satisfy your cravings.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

CHOCOLATE-STRAWBERRY THUMBPRINTS

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You can use any sun-kissed berry atop the cream cheese filling in these crisp chocolate cookies.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes about 3 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
1/4 cup plus 6 1/2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1 large egg yolk
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
4 ounces strawberries (about 6 medium), stemmed and finely diced

Steps:

Sift flour, cocoa, and salt into a bowl; set aside. Melt chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water, stirring until smooth; set aside to cool.
Put butter and 1/4 cup granulated sugar into the bowl of a mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; mix on medium speed until pale and fluffy. Mix in yolk, vanilla, and chocolate. Reduce speed to low. Mix in flour mixture until just combined. Refrigerate, covered, 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Put 6 teaspoons granulated sugar into a small bowl. Form dough into 3/4-inch balls; roll in sugar to coat. Space 1 inch apart on baking sheets lined with parchment. Press center of each ball with your thumb. Bake 10 minutes. Press centers again with end of a wooden spoon, making 3/4-inch indentations. Bake until slightly cracked and set, about 5 minutes more. Cool completely on racks.
Stir cream cheese and confectioners' sugar in a small bowl. Toss berries with remaining 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar in another bowl. Spoon cream cheese mixture into center of cookies; top with sugared berries, dividing evenly.

CHOCOLATE STRAWBERRY THUMBPRINTS

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These are like eating a chocolate strawberry cheesecake, they will be eaten quickly.

Provided by Nancy Allen

Categories Chocolate

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3/4 c all-purpose flour
1/4 c unsweetened dutch process cocoa powder
1/4 tsp salt
2 oz semi sweet chocolate, chopped
1/2 c (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 large egg yolk
1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
4 oz cream cheese, room temperature
2 Tbsp confectioners' sugar
4 oz strawberries, (about 6 medium), stem removed and finely chopped
1/4 c plus 6 1/2 tsp. granulated sugar

Steps:

1. Sift together flour, cocoa, and salt into a bowl. Melt chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water, stirring until smooth; set aside to cool.
2. Put butter and 1/4 cup granulated sugar into the bowl of a mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; mix on medium speed until pale and fluffy. Mix in yolk, vanilla, and chocolate. Reduce speed to low. Mix in flour mixture until just combined. Refridgerate, covered, 1 hour.
3. Preheat oven to 350F. Put 6 teaspoons granulated sugar into a small bowl. Form dough into 3/4-inch balls; roll in sugar to coat. Space 1 inch apart on baking sheets lined with parchment. Press cent of each ball with your thumb. Bake 10 minutes. Press centers again with the end of a wooden spoon, making 3/4-inch indentations. Bake until slightly cracked and set, about 5 minutes more.Cool on wire racks
4. Stir cream cheese and confectioners sugar in a bowl. Toss berries with remaining 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar in another bowl. Spoon cream cheese mixture into centers of cookies; top with berries, dividing evenly.

Tips:

For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate or semisweet chocolate.
If you don't have a cookie press, you can use a piping bag fitted with a star tip to create the thumbprints.
To make the thumbprints ahead of time, bake them according to the recipe and then freeze them. When you're ready to serve, thaw them at room temperature for 30 minutes.
You can also fill the thumbprints with other fillings, such as Nutella, peanut butter, or caramel.
For a fun twist, try dipping the thumbprints in melted chocolate or white chocolate.

Conclusion:

Chocolate strawberry thumbprints are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They're also a great way to use up leftover chocolate and strawberries. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give these thumbprints a try!