Step 1

Line a small tray with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together the cream cheese, stevia, lemon juice and vanilla until smooth.

Step 3

Create 6 equal circular blobs of the cheesecake filling onto the parchment paper and set in the freezer for at least 1 hour to set.

Step 4

Pre-heat oven to 180ºC (350ºF). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.

Step 5

Make the cookie dough by whisking together the oil, stevia, applesauce and vanilla until well combined. Add in the flour and baking soda and fold to combine.

Step 6

Gently fold in ¾ of the diced strawberries. Set the other ¼ aside for topping later.

Step 7

To assemble the cookies, weigh out 6 equal portions of cookie dough and split each cookie into two. Place half of each cookie dough onto the parchment paper and flatten slightly using a rubber spatula.

Step 8

Place a cheesecake disc onto each of the cookies and then top with the remaining cookie dough.

Step 9

Use the back of a spoon to join the dough together and completely cover the cheesecake disc.

Step 10

Top each cookie with more diced strawberries and bake for 12-14 minutes, allow the cookies to cool on the baking tray for a few minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Step 11

Enjoy the cooled cookies!