1 c. (12) crushed cream filled vanilla cookies
2 tbsp. butter, melted
3 (8 oz.) pkgs. softened cream cheese
1/2 c. packed brown sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
4 eggs
1 (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, 1 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. Makes 10 to 12 servings.