Step 1: Preheat oven: Set oven to 350°F. Get your pan ready.
Step 2: Make crust: Blend cookies into fine crumbs, add melted butter, and pulse until it clumps together.
Step 3: Press and bake crust: Press mixture into the bottom and sides of the pan, then bake for 10 minutes. Remove and reduce oven to 300°F.
Step 4: Make filling base: Beat cream cheese, strawberry puree, cornstarch, and salt until smooth and fluffy.
Step 5: Add sugar and vanilla: Mix until smooth, then add vanilla and blend again.
Step 6: Add eggs: Add eggs one at a time, mixing just until combined. Don’t overdo it.
Step 7: Fill and smooth: Pour filling into crust and smooth the top.
Step 8: Bake: Bake for about 60 minutes until edges are set and center slightly wobbly.
Step 9: Cool completely: Let it cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight. This is the hardest part.
Step 10: Make chocolate sauce: Heat cream and corn syrup until hot, then stir in chocolate chips until smooth.
Step 11: Serve: Slice cheesecake, drizzle chocolate sauce, and top with strawberries. Try to make clean slices. Or don’t.
