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Strawberry Chocolate Chip Cheesecake

Mini chocolate chip cookie cheesecakes with a graham cracker crust.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 16 bars

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 6 tbsp butter melted
  • 0.25 cup sugar for crust
  • 16 oz cream cheese softened
  • 0.5 cup sugar for filling
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.75 cup strawberries pureed
  • 0.5 cup mini chocolate chips
  • 1 cup strawberries sliced, for topping

Method
 

  1. Heat oven to 325F and line a 9x9 pan with parchment.
  2. Mix crumbs, butter, and 1/4 cup sugar, press into the pan, and bake 8 minutes.
  3. Beat cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar smooth, then add eggs, vanilla, and strawberry puree.
  4. Fold in the mini chocolate chips and pour over the crust.
  5. Bake 28 to 30 minutes until just set, then cool.
  6. Chill at least 4 hours, then top with sliced strawberries.
  7. Cut into bars and serve cold.

Notes

Toss the chips in a little flour first so they don't sink to the bottom.