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Looking for a cheesecake recipe perfect for any special occassion? Then check out this list of over 40 cheesecake recipes – from whole cheesecakes, cheesecake bars, mini cheesecakes, even a few brownies and cookie recipes too!
There are gluten free options, keto, and even a smoked cheesecake recipe to choose from!
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Cheesecake Recipes To Try
When it comes to an ultimate dessert to serve to guests that I’m pretty sure no one can say no to. I think cheesecake is it.
And whether it’s a cheesecake with strawberry topping, a cheesecake bar to pick up and eat, or a mini cheesecake that is your own personal bite sized dessert I’m pretty sure you will find one that is perfect for you.
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Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars
When itโs 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 is the best pumpkin cheesecake recipe to serve guests for Thanksgiving. I used gingersnap cookies, but you could easily swap out and use graham crackers instead. Top with a little whipped cream and rake in the compliments!
Made with chocolate chip cookie dough, and an easy vanilla cheesecake filling, these chocolate chip cookie cheesecake bars are ready to be baked in 10 minutes!
Introducing my delectable Caramel Cheesecake recipe, where creamy cheesecake meets luscious caramel swirls in a match made in dessert heaven. This has a buttery graham cracker crust, smooth caramel cream cheese filling and more caramel drizzled on top. This cheesecake makes for a showstopping holiday dessert!
This is an easy and quick buckeye cheesecake recipe packed with chocolate and peanut butter flavors. It has a sweet oreo crust, peanut butter filling, and a chocolate ganache. There is no water bath involved in this recipe!
These mini funfetti cheesecakes have a smooth creamy texture, graham cracker crust, and lots of fun sprinkles! Topped with whipped cream, this fun dessert recipe is perfect for a birthday party!
You are going to LOVE this blackberry cheesecake! Not only is it surprisingly easy to make, itโs also just as delicious as regular cheesecake, but has a fruity twist to it! Great for celebrations, get-togethers, or just as a special dessert. No water bath is needed so itโs a no fuss delicious cheesecake.
The perfect combination of the sweet, tangy, and tart flavor of these mini key lime cheesecakes makes them the best dessert for all occasions. Theyโre creamy and satisfying. The best part about these delicious desserts, theyโre easy and quick to make. No water bath needed!
Serve a delicious and tasty Thanksgiving dessert with this white chocolate pumpkin cheesecake recipe! It is easy to prepare but will make everyone turn their heads. Prepare it in 30 minutes and serve cool with whipped cream.
These creamy lemon cheesecake bars are made with fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and a graham cracker crust. These bars are topped with a lemon curd for even more bright lemon flavor!
This lemon cheesecake recipe has three parts โ crust, cheesecake filling, and lemon curd. The perfect combination of sweet, tangy, creamy, and refreshing lemon flavor makes this dessert ideal for celebrations and everyday snacks. Prepare this lemon cheesecake a day before and enjoy it the next day!
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!
This Fruity Pebbles cheesecake bars recipe is very easy and quick to make. It only needs 6 easily accessible ingredients and 20 minutes of prep time. And you will have a delicious, sweet, gooey, and great dessert your family will love!
These creamy white chocolate raspberry cheesecake bars have an chocolate cookie crust, creamy white chocolate cheesecake filling and a fresh raspberry sauce swirled throughout. These cheesecake bars are and delicious!
These Nutella cheesecake bars are made from 9 simple and readily available ingredients. They can look intimidating but these delicious snacks are very easy and quick to make. In just a few minutes, you will have a tasty and flavorful dessert you can proudly serve to your family and friends!
Sopapilla cheesecake bars are way easier to make than it seems! These tasty desserts are made with easy-to-find ingredients and prepared in 20 minutes. In just a few minutes, you will be able to bite into the flakey cinnamon sugar crust and creamy cheesecake filling.
This Oreo cheesecake recipe is easy and quick to make. The combination of sweet crust, creamy cheesecake, and decadent chocolate ganache makes this delightful dessert perfect for all ages and occasions. Serve it with whipped cream topping and more crushed Oreos.
These Butterfinger cheesecake bars might look difficult to make but it is totally quick and easy! They have a lovely Oreo crust and creamy cheesecake layer with peanut butter Butterfinger cookies folded in and then topped with a chocolate ganache. Sweet, delicious, and satisfying! What is there not to like?!
The sweet strawberry topping, creamy cream cheese filling, and slightly crispy crust make this strawberry cheesecake perfect for celebrations and everyday desserts. Prepare it ahead and enjoy a slice of cheesecake with strawberry sauce to satisfy your cravings throughout the week.
This San Sebastian cheesecake is famous for its burnt top and for being a crustless cheesecake. It has a creamy texture with a sweet and slightly burnt taste, perfect if you want a cheesecake but canโt handle too much richness. This recipe only needs 8 simple ingredients and no water bath is required!
The perfect combination of the buttery, flaky crust and smooth, tangy cream cheese filling made this dessert a favorite in your home. These churro cheesecake bars have the classic cinnamon sugar taste of churros with the creamy cheesecake center. Prepare this delicious dessert with just a few ingredients!
This Biscoff cheesecake is filled with the delicious and sweet Lotus Biscoff flavors you love! From the crust and filling to the toppings, you will taste the cookie butter flavor. It is easy and quick to make, perfect for all occasions and daily snacks.
The perfect combination of chopped pecans, coconut, and cream cheese in these cheesecake bars makes it the best snack your whole family will surely love. They are rich, chocolatey, and very easy to make! Make ahead, refrigerate, and serve.
This black forest cheesecake is a decadent, delicious, and delectable dessert you can proudly serve on special occasions and celebrations. The silky, smooth cheesecake is sitting on an Oreo crust and topped with sweet and tangy cherry topping. You can add whipped cream and more chocolate shavings if you want!
The sweet and sour taste combined with the smooth, creamy, and silky texture of this cherry cheesecake makes it a perfect snack for all occasions. Make cherry cheesecake with frozen or fresh cherries any time, all year round. This is the best homemade cherry cheesecake you will ever try!
This key lime pie cheesecake recipe has a tangy, sweet, and creamy- with a perfect graham cracker bottom. Top with a bit of sweetened whipped cream for the perfect special occasion cheesecake.
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.
These classic Cheesecake Brownies are the perfect combination of soft, chewy brownie swirled with a sweetened cream cheese layer! Theyโre a rich and indulgent treat for any occasion that can be made ahead or frozen for extra ease.
Snickers Cheesecake bars are way easier than making a whole cheesecake and surefire crowd pleaser. With an Oreo cookie crust and chopped up Snickers folded into the cheesecake batter, whatโs not to love about these bars?
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 doesnโt require a water bath!
These Oreo cheesecake cookies are soft, chewy cookies and have a sweet cheesecake filling in the center. Chock full of Oreo cookies and chocolate chips, these Oreo cookies are going to become a family favorite!
This Homemade Cheesecake Recipe is loaded with vanilla flavor and is ultra creamy and rich! A homemade graham cracker crust is the perfect foundation for this gourmet dessert! Finish your slice off with fresh fruit, chocolate sauce, or cherry pie filling!
This fabulous cheesecake uses a combination of cream cheese and ricotta to create a lighter, but slightly rustic texture than regular cheesecakes. A creamy, sweet, and barely tangy filling is poured into a buttery graham cracker crust and baked until golden and set. It keeps very well and can be frozen, so you can make it in advance.
When you bite into a creamy piece of cheesecake, pistachios' nutty, somewhat sweet flavor will surprise you. In addition to having a striking green color, this pistachio cheesecake blends the smoothness of traditional cheesecake with the nutty richness of pistachios.
This Small Batch Gluten Free Snickers Cheesecake is a decadent dessert made with a gluten free oreo crust, creamy brown sugar cheesecake filling, topped with homemade salted caramel sauce and of course, plenty chopped up mini snickers candy bars.
If you love cheesecake and blueberries, you will love this gluten free blueberry cheesecake. This summery dessert is perfect for blueberry season. A buttery gluten free shortbread crust topped with a creamy cheesecake filling (which has a hint of lemon), juicy blueberries and a simple crumble topping. It doesnโt get better than that.
What is the difference between New York Style Cheesecake and regular cheesecake?
A regular cheesecake will have heavy cream and sour cream to thin out the batter.
However, New York Style cheesecake will use lots of cream cheese making it very dense and rich. What it’s known for!
What are the three types of cheesecake?
The three types of cheesecake are a regular cheesecake, New York Style cheesecake, and a no bake cheesecake. These are the most popular types of cheesecake.
But you will also see crustless cheesecakes, mini cheesecakes, and cheesecake bars – all spinoffs of the classic!
What cheese is best for cheesecake?
Cream cheese is the usual cheese in a cheesecake recipe. However, sometimes you may see ricotta, or mascarpone.
I always recommend using a full fat, brick style cream cheese which will give you the best texture. Whipped cream cheese will have air added to it and change the texture.
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Vanilla Cheesecake
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.
ยผcup (57 g) packed light brown sugar(or you can use granulated sugar)
For the cheesecake filling:
2poundsfour 8-ounce blocks cream cheese softened to room temperature
1 ยฝcups(300 g) granulated white sugar
pinchsalt
2teaspoonsvanilla extract
4large eggs room temperature
โ cup(151 g) sour cream
โ cup(151 g) heavy cream
Instructions
Make the crust
Prep oven. Preheat oven to 350ยฐF (177ยฐC), with rack in middle of oven.
Make the graham cracker crust. Pulse the graham crackers in a food processor or blender until finely ground. Put in a large bowl, and stir in the melted butter and brown sugar 1 ยฝ cups (180 g) graham crackers5 Tablespoons (71 g) unsalted butterยผ cup (57 g) packed light brown sugar .
Assemble the cookie crust. Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom and slightly up the sides of a 9 inch springform pan, using the bottom of a measuring cup (or you can use your fingers).
Bake the crust. Place the pan on a baking sheet and bake at 350ยฐF (177ยฐC) for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool.
Make cheesecake filling
Combine cream cheese and sugar. In the bowl of a stand mixer, fitted with a paddle attachment beat cream cheese until smooth, about 1-2 minutes, then beat in granulated sugar on medium speed until smooth and combined. 2 pounds four 8-ounce blocks cream cheese softened to room temperature1 ยฝ cups (300 g) granulated white sugar
Add remaining ingredients. Add the salt and vanilla, beating after each addition. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating for one minute after each addition. Add the sour cream, beat until incorporated. Add heavy cream and beat until incorporated. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and along the bottom to make sure all of the cream cheese has been incorporated. pinch salt2 teaspoons vanilla extract4 large eggs room temperatureโ cup (151 g) sour creamโ cup (151 g) heavy cream
Bake the cheesecake
Lower the heat on the oven to 325ยฐF (160ยฐC).
Wrap springform pan. Wrap the outside of the springform pan in three layers of aluminum foil, ensuring none of the pan is exposed. You can also use a slow cooker liner. You want to make sure that the springform pans sides and bottom are completely covered with tinfoil so that no water seeps inside and ruins the cheesecake.
Bake the cheesecake. Prepare pan and boiling water: Place the foil-wrapped springform pan in a large, high-sided roasting pan. Prepare 2 quarts of boiling water.
Pour filling into pan. Pour the cheesecake filling into the springform pan, over the graham cracker crust. Smooth the top with a rubber spatula.
Place in oven. Place the roasting pan with the springform pan in it, in the oven.
Add hot water. Carefully pour the hot water into the roasting pan, pouring until the water reaches halfway up the side of the springform pan.
Bake the cheesecake. Bake at 325ยฐF (160ยฐC) for 1 1/2 hours until the edges of the cheesecake are set and slightly golden brown, and the middle of the cheesecake is set but still slightly wobbly.
Allow cheesecake to cool in oven. Turn off the heat of the oven. Crack open the oven door and let the cake cool in the oven, as the oven cools, for another hour, which will help prevent the cheesecake from cracking.
Chill the cheesecake. Cover the top of the cheesecake with a paper towel (to help with condensation forming) and then cover in foil. Chill in the refrigerator for a minimum of 4 hours, or overnight.
Serving the cheesecake. When ready to serve, remove the foil. Run a knife around the edges and remove the outer ring of the pan. Spoon cherry topping over the top of the cheesecake. Cut into slices and serve.
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Notes
Storage: Transfer the cheesecake to an airtight container and place it in the fridge. It can last up to 5 days. However, keep in mind that the longer it stays in the fridge, the soggier the crust will be. Consume as soon as possible to prevent a soggy crust.
Freezing: I like to freeze the cheesecake or cheesecake slices first uncovered then once frozen solid I wrap up. Wrap the whole cheesecake with plastic wrap and heavy-duty aluminum foil. Transfer to an airtight container or freezer bag. You can also freeze individual slices of cheesecake with strawberry sauce. Wrap the slice of cheesecake and place it inside an airtight container. Place in the freezer. To thaw, transfer frozen cheesecake to the fridge overnight. This cheesecake will keep frozen for up to 3 months.
Cream Cheese – I always use full-fat cream cheese for my cheesecake batter. It gives a better, creamy, and silky smooth cheesecake. Also, choose blocks of cream cheese and not the tub types. Soften cream cheese at room temperature before using them. Follow the How To Soften Cream Cheese Guide.