Ingredients
50 chocolate chip cookies
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons granulated sugar (crust)
3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar (filling)
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1 cup fresh strawberry puree
1/2 cup strawberry pieces (topping)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
In a food processor, blend cookies, melted butter, and sugar until crumbly
Press the crust evenly into a 10-inch springform pan
Blend cream cheese, 1 1/4 cups sugar, vanilla, eggs, and strawberry puree until smooth
Pour the filling over the crust
Bake for 50-55 minutes until center still jiggles slightly
Turn off oven, cool completely (about 1 hour)
Chill for at least 6 hours or overnight
Top with remaining strawberry pieces and serve
Notes
Use full-fat cream cheese for best texture
Cooling in turned-off oven prevents cracking
Chill thoroughly for clean slices
Substitute shortbread if less sweet is desired
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 55
- Category: Strawberry Dessert Recipes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 180mg