CHOCOLATE CHUNK CHEESE CAKE 
1 c. crushed creme-filled vanilla cookies
2 tbsp. butter, melted
3 (8 oz.) cream cheese
1/2 c. packed brown sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
4 eggs
8 oz. milk chocolate bar, chopped

Combine crumbs and butter; press onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.

Combine cream cheese, sugar and extract, mixing at medium speed on electric mixer until well blended. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in candy; pour over crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.

Loosen cake from rim of pan; cool before removing rim of pan. Chill. Garnish with strawberry slices, additional chocolate (melted) and mint leaves, if desired. Yield: 10-12 servings.

 

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