Strawberry Dream Cheesecake

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Ingredients:

• 8 oz pitted dates
• 1/2 cup walnuts
• 2 containers Norman's Kosher Cholov Yisroel Cream Cheese
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• 1 pint fresh strawberries, diced
• 1/2 cup strawberry preserves
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1 pint mixed berries, for topping

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. In a food processor, pulse pitted dates and walnuts until finely chopped and sticky.
3. Press the date and walnut mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan, and set aside.
4. In a mixing bowl, beat 2 containers of Norman's Kosher Cholov Yisroel Cream Cheese, 1/2 cup sugar, and 2 tsp vanilla extract until smooth.
5. Add 2 large eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
6. Spread the cheesecake mixture over the date and walnut crust and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until set in the center.
7. Let cool to room temperature and then chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
8. In a separate mixing bowl, combine diced strawberries and strawberry preserves.
9. Spoon the strawberry mixture on top of the chilled cheesecake.
10. In another mixing bowl, whip 1 cup heavy cream until soft peaks form.
11. Add 1/4 cup powdered sugar and continue to whip until stiff peaks form.
12. Spoon whipped cream on top of the strawberry layer, and top with fresh mixed berries.
13. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.