Bennigan's Strawberry Cheesecake Recipe

Step 1

In food processor, crush cookies until very fine.

Step 2

Place rest of ingredients into the processor bowl.

Step 3

Mix until well blended.

Step 4

Pat the crumb mixture into and up the sides of a 9" springform pan or a pie shell, set aside.

Step 5

Preheat oven to 450°F.

Step 6

In a large bowl or food processor, beat cream cheese until light and fluffy.

Step 7

Add vanilla, lemon zest and juice.

Step 8

In small bowl, mix sugar, flour and salt together. Add to cheese mixture.

Step 9

Add eggs and egg yolks, a tbsp at a time, beating after each addition.

Step 10

Gently stir in the cream.

Step 11

Pour batter into crust-line pan.

Step 12

Bake for 12 minutes; reduce heat to 300°F and continue baking for 55 minutes, or until center tests done.

Step 13

Remove from oven.

Step 14

Allow to cool for 30 minutes, then loosen sides of the cake with a spatula.

Step 15

Remove from pan after 1 hour.

Step 16

Chill at least 2 hours before serving.

Step 17

Garnish with fresh strawberry slices.