Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cheesecake (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Cheesecake Base

01 - 40 Nilla wafers, crushed
02 - 3 tablespoons butter, melted
03 - 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
04 - 3/4 cup sugar
05 - 1 tablespoon vanilla
06 - 3 eggs

→ Vanilla Mousse Topping

07 - 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
08 - 1 (8 oz) tub Cool Whip, thawed
09 - 1/4 cup sugar
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla

→ Strawberry Topping

11 - 1 pint strawberries, sliced
12 - 2 oz semisweet chocolate, melted

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat to 350°F. Mix crushed Nilla wafers and butter, press into ungreased 9-10 inch springform pan.
02 - Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Add eggs one at a time on low speed.
03 - Pour over crust, bake 45-50 minutes until set. Run knife around edges, cool completely.
04 - Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in Cool Whip. Spread over cooled cheesecake.
05 - Chill 4 hours or overnight. Top with sliced strawberries and drizzle with melted chocolate.

# Notes:

01 - Can be made ahead without toppings
02 - Cracks in cheesecake will be covered
03 - Add strawberries just before serving