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These 30 Christmas cheesecake recipes are the perfect make ahead, show stopper dessert for your holiday table. From full-sized cheesecakes like my espresso cheesecake, to mini cheesecakes baked in a muffin tin like my mini chocolate cheesecakes, easy cheesecake bars like my caramel apple cheesecake bars, or even no bake ones like my no bake Tiramisu cheesecake -there’s something for every cheesecake lover!
When it comes to holiday desserts, cheesecake always steals the show in my house. It’s rich, impressive, totally make-ahead friendly, and endlessly customizable—which is why I love putting together a big list of festive flavors this time of year.
And if you want something extra indulgent? You can’t go wrong with my Bailey’s Cheesecake—it tastes like a holiday cocktail and dessert all in one. Or maybe you’re in the mood for a more classic Christmas flavor combo like chocolate + peppermint, which is exactly what you’ll get with my Chocolate Mint Cheesecake. No matter what kind of celebration you’re planning, this collection of cheesecakes will give you a dessert that looks gorgeous on the table and wows every single guest.
Let’s take a closer look at each one.
30 Christmas Cheesecake Recipes
Here is my list of my top 30 cheesecakes perfect to serve for the holidays!
Turtle Cheesecake
This creamy turtle cheesecakerecipe is the perfect dessert to make for the holidays! A creamy cheesecake filling swirled and topped with chocolate ganache and caramel sauce. Toasted, chopped pecans are sprinkled on top after baking so it's just like biting into a homemade turtle candy.
An easy no bake chocolate cheesecake made with cocoa powder and melted chocolate. Made with an Oreo cookie crust and topped with chocolate whipped cream!
This creamy espresso cheesecakerecipe is the perfect dessert to make for the holidays! A creamy cheesecake filling made with instant espresso powder, on top of an Oreo cookie crust, and then topped with an espresso chocolate ganache. And the best part is the cheesecake can be made the day before!
Thiscreamy Bailey's Irish cream cheesecake recipe is the perfect dessert to make for the holidays! A creamy cheesecake filling made with Irish cream, on top of an Oreo cookie crust, and then topped with an Bailey's Irish cream chocolate ganache. And the best part is the cheesecake can be made the day before!
This creme brulee cheesecake recipe is the perfect dessert to make for the holidays! A creamy vanilla bean cheesecake filling, with a buttery graham cracker crust, and after baking it's topped with a crunchy sugar coating. And the best part is the cheesecake can be made the day before!
This no bake peppermint cheesecake is made with an Oreo cookie crust, peppermint extract, and melted white chocolate! This is the perfect Christmas dessert you can the day before! No water bath needed.
These cranberry cheesecake bars have a graham cracker crust, creamy vanilla cheesecake filling with a fresh cranberry sauce swirled throughout, and a crumble topping. These bars are an easy dessert for your holiday table and can be made the day before!
This mini cheesecake recipe has a graham cracker cookie crust and creamy cheesecake filling. It's everything you love about a full-sized cheesecake, but in mini form and baked in a muffin tin!
This pecan pie cheesecake recipe is the perfect dessert to make for the holidays! A creamy cinnamon cheesecake filling, with a buttery graham cracker crust, and after baking it's topped with a toasted pecan maple topping. And the best part is the cheesecake can be made the day before!
This gingerbread cheesecake has a buttery gingersnap cookie crust and a creamy spiced cheesecake filling. This is the perfect make ahead dessert for the holiday season!
This triple chocolate cheesecake has an oreo cookie crust, and rich, creamy chocolate cheesecake filling, and that is then topped with an easy chocolate ganache poured over the top. This chocolate cheesecake recipe is easy to make and doesn't require a water bath!
These mini chocolate cheesecakes have an Oreo cookie crust, creamy chocolate filling, and topped with chocolate ganache! Chocolate lovers are going to love these mini cheesecakes made in a muffin tin!
This chocolate mint cheesecake has a creamy mint cheesecake with a chocolate ganache topping, and an Oreo cookie crust! Made with peppermint extract, chocolate chips, and garnished with Andes candies, this cheesecake is bursting with mint and chocolate flavor. It's a great make ahead dessert!
These mini pumpkin cheesecakes are the perfect Fall dessert with a classic graham cracker crust and full of pumpkin flavor! Quick to prep and baked in a muffin tin!
When it's apple season, grab some a few apples and make these delicious caramel apple cheesecake bars! With a buttery shortbread crust, silky cream cheese layer, fresh apple filling, finished with a streusel topping and caramel sauce drizzled on top you are going to Fall in love with these bars!
This caramel cheesecake recipe has a buttery graham cracker crust, smooth caramel cream cheese filling and more caramel drizzled on top after it's baked.
Black Forest chocolate cheesecake
A rich chocolate cheesecake, with an Oreo cookie crust, and topped with a homemade cherry topping.
Thiscreamy white chocolate raspberry cheesecakerecipe is the perfect dessert to make for the Spring holidays! A creamy cheesecake filling made with white chocolate, and a fresh raspberry puree swirled throughout, all on top of an Oreo cookie crust. And the best part is the cheesecake can be made the day before!
This no bake peanut butter cheesecake recipe is made with a chocolate cookie crust, creamy peanut butter cheesecake filling, and topped with hot fudge before serving. Every peanut butter lover is going to love this no bake dessert!
If you're a pistachio love then you are going to love this no bake pistachio cheesecake made with a buttery graham cracker crust and pistachio pudding mix for an easy no bake cheesecake recipe perfect for summer!
Serve a delicious dessert at your next party or family dinner with this easy Oreo cheesecake recipe. It only needs a few ingredients and 45 minutes of prep time.
This oreo cheesecake recipe is made with an Oreo cookie crust, and is velvety smooth. No need for turning the oven on or preparing a hot water bath for this super easy no bake dessert.
This creamy Nutella cheesecakerecipe is the perfect dessert to make for the holidays! A creamy cheesecake filling loaded with Nutella, made with an Oreo cookie crust, and topped with a Nutella ganache. And the best part is the cheesecake can be made the day before!
These easy no bake oreo cheesecake bars are the perfect summer treat! Made with an Oreo cookie crust, easy no bake cheesecake filling, and more Oreo cookies stirred in. No need to turn the oven for these bars!
Serve and enjoy a delicious and creamy dessert by preparing this vanilla cheesecake. This is an easy-to-follow recipe, perfect for first-time cheesecake makers.
This easy cheesecake bars recipe is made with a graham cracker crust, and a creamy cheesecake filling on top. Everything you love about cheesecake in bar form!
This easy no bake cheesecake is perfect for any special occasion! This vanilla no bake cheesecake recipe is made with a homemade graham cracker crust, and is velvety smooth. No need for turning the oven on or preparing a hot water bath for this no bake cheesecake.