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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease 9-inch springform pan with baking spray.
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In food processor or blender, pulse chocolate sandwich cookies into fine crumb then stream in melted butter until sand-like texture is reached.
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Pour crust into greased pan and spread into loose, even layer. Using bottom of flat measuring cup or glass, press crust into bottom and up sides of pan.
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Bake 8 to 10 minutes, then place on wire rack to cool while making filling.
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Drop oven temperature to 325 degrees F. Place large roasting pan on bottom oven rack. Bring a pot with 6 cups water to boil.
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In food processor, pulse freeze-dried strawberries into fine powder. Set aside.
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In large mixing bowl, add cream cheese, sugar, freeze-dried strawberry powder and flour. Using paddle attachment, cream together with electric mixer on low speed until smooth. Scrape down bowl and mix on low for another 20 seconds.
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Mix in vanilla extract, kosher salt and lemon juice, scraping sides along the way.
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Add in eggs one at a time on low speed. After second egg is mixed in, stop and scrape down bowl. Mix 20 seconds then continue with last egg then final egg yolk until smooth.
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Gently mix in sour cream and strawberry preserves until combined with rubber spatula. Do not overmix.