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Strawberry Cookies and Cream Cheesecake

A cheesecake with fresh strawberries swirled in it and pieces of cookies.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 24 chocolate sandwich cookies crushed
  • 5 tbsp butter melted
  • 24 oz cream cheese softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup strawberries pureed
  • 8 chocolate sandwich cookies chopped

Method
 

  1. Heat oven to 325F and press the cookie crust into a springform pan.
  2. Beat cream cheese and sugar smooth, then add eggs and vanilla.
  3. Fold in the chopped cookies and pour over the crust.
  4. Dollop the strawberry puree on top and swirl it through with a skewer.
  5. Bake about 60 minutes until just set.
  6. Cool, then chill at least 6 hours before slicing.

Notes

Strain the strawberry puree so the swirl stays smooth, not seedy.