Creamy, Dreamy Cheesecake Recipes
From classic cheesecake to airy mascarpone-laced slices, there isn't a style this creamy dessert can't pull off. Whether you're looking for a chocolate crust, a light ricotta filling or an extravagant centerpiece topped with berry compote, we've got all the cheesecake recipes you could ever want.
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No-Bake S'mores Cheesecake
This no-bake cheesecake tastes like a giant chocolate-covered marshmallow — and we can't think of many things more delightful than that. The filling is fluffy with marshmallow creme, and torching the mini marshmallows on top makes for the ultimate s'more-lover's dessert.
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Charleston Chewy Cheesecake with Orange Marmalade Glaze
Kardea says, "This is the ultimate mash-up of two of my favorite desserts: traditional Charleston Chewies (a blondie-style bar) and rich New York cheesecake. For a pretty presentation, I've added a sunny-hued marmalade glaze to the top. I can assure you that your dinner guests will be impressed!"
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Chocolate Truffle Cheesecake
The chefs at Food Network Kitchen replaced most of the cream cheese in a traditional cheesecake with 1-percent cottage cheese, then added cocoa powder and just a touch of melted chocolate. The end result: a silky and rich, deeply chocolatey dessert.
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No-Bake PB&J Sandwich Cheesecake
If you love PB&J, you'll love this giant no-bake cheesecake. Strawberry jelly gelatin and peanut butter cheesecake are sandwiched between not one, but two peanut butter cookie crusts.
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Mom's Cheesecake
Sometimes the rules are meant to broken; Take this comforting cheesecake as proof. The trick to pulling it off? Using whipped cream cheese instead of regular, in defiance of the package instructions. In the end, you'll have a light, creamy cheesecake that's a guaranteed hit at any gathering.
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Maple-Walnut Cheesecake
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Hot Chocolate Cheesecake
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Low-Fat Cheesecake
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Orange Ricotta Cheesecake
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Pecan-Pie Cheesecake
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Oreo Lover's Cheesecake
Almost every square inch of this cheesecake contains an over-the-top bite of your favorite sandwich cookie. Not only are they in the crust and filling, we even make Oreo truffle balls to decorate the top.
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Japanese Cheesecake
This Japanese version of the crowd-pleasing dessert combines cheesecake flavor with a souffle-like, cakey texture that jiggles like jelly but tastes fresh and airy.
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Lucky Charms Cheesecake
We use a triple dose of cereal — in the crust, steeped in milk for the filling and on top to decorate — in this over-the-top rainbow cake.
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Zebra Cheesecake
Take your cheesecake to the next level with chocolate and vanilla layers that swirl into a zebra-like pattern. The crunchy chocolate cookie crust is just the partner for the creamy filling.
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Honey-Ricotta Cheesecake
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Tie-Dye Cheesecake
This outrageous psychedelic cheesecake is an ode to all the tie-dye of the 1960s. Making the vibrant swirls is much easier to do than it looks; all you need is a wooden skewer!
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Goat Cheese Cheesecake with Spiced Wafer Crust
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Brownie Bottom Cheesecake
Brownie, meet cheesecake. Cheesecake, meet brownie. Two of America's most beloved desserts combine to create a showstopper of a sweet. Now you never have to pick just one.
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Marble Cheesecake
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Tiramisu Cheesecake
We just love a good dessert combination! Between the espresso- and rum-dipped ladyfingers on top, the creamy cheesecake filling and a dusting of cocoa powder on top, this Italian-inspired treat brings all the flavor of tiramisu — and all the richness of cheesecake.
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Caramel-Apple Cheesecake
Bobby tops his indulgent New York-style cheesecake with caramelized apples, rich caramel sauce and toasted walnuts.
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Joe's "Say Cheese" Cheesecake with Fresh Strawberry Sauce
Brighten up a slice of traditional cheesecake with a spoonful of Trisha's fresh strawberry sauce. It's quick, easy and "best served cold from the refrigerator," Trisha advises.
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No-Bake Avocado Cheesecake
This easy no-bake dessert relies on the smooth, creamy texture of avocado to form a stiff, custardy base — no gelatin required. Lime zest and juice add tang.
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Instant Pot Vanilla Cheesecake
This creamy cheesecake comes together in a snap thanks to the help of your trusted food processor and an Instant Pot®. Swap in 1 1/3 cups graham crackers or chocolate wafer cookie crumbs instead of using vanilla wafers for an easy variation.
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Black and Blue Cheesecake Tart
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Carrot Cheesecake
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Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cheesecake
This swirly, cereal-milk cheesecake brings your favorite childhood breakfast to the dessert table. What's not to love about that?!
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Over-the-Top Reese's Cheesecake
This epic cheesecake has PB in almost every square inch, thanks to some cleverly placed candy and a swirled peanut butter filling. It's creamy, crunchy, sweet and a little savory — everything the best desserts can be.
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Mint Chocolate Cheesecake
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Ultra-Creamy Black and White Cheesecake
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Cheesecake Tart with Berries
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Goat Cheese Cheesecake
Anne bakes a tangy goat cheese filling in a gingersnap cookie crust (you can also use graham cracker crumbs), then tops the finished cake with vanilla-pineapple compote.
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Creamy Cheesecake with Cranberry Compote
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S'mores Sweet Potato Cheesecake
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Light, Lemony Berry Cheesecake
This cheesecake recipe comes from Katie's mom, a health-conscious cook (sometimes to a fault — or so Katie says). Light cottage cheese and light cream cheese keep the cake from veering into extremely high-calorie territory, but the fresh fruit, lemon juice and whole-wheat graham cracker crust make it a standout in the taste department. Guests will assume they're indulging in a full-fat cheesecake.
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Mascarpone Cannoli Cheesecake
Giada takes all the classic flavors of cannoli and incorporates them into a creamy, decadent cheesecake. Serve with a spoonful of syrupy Italian cherries for an extra burst of sweet, tart flavor.
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Chocolate Cheesecake
Satisfy any late-night craving with Kardea’s cheesecake. It's topped with a second treat for good measure — a cookie-and-pretzel chocolate bark.
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Vegan Classic Cheesecake
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Peach Cheesecake
This peachy keen cheesecake starts with a delicious filling that includes grated orange zest and peach nectar. Sliced peaches on top guarantee you’ll have a delightful, tangy-sweet flavor in every bite!
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Nutmeg Cheesecake
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Raspberry Cheesecake
After her light and fluffy cheesecake is baked and cooled, Ina mixes fresh raspberries with warm currant jelly and piles it all on top. "Easy and dramatic is my idea of the perfect party dessert — my friends went crazy when I brought it to the table" she says.
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Keto Cheesecake
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Almost-Famous Pumpkin Cheesecake
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Dark Chocolate Cheesecake
Ree’s simple dark chocolate dessert takes the cake — the cheesecake, that is! She uses simple grocery store finds like graham crackers, cocoa powder and canned cherry pie filling for a dessert that’s so easy to make.
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The Ultimate Cheesecake
Tyler's cheesecake combines crushed graham crackers with just a touch of cinnamon for a warm, spicy note. The warm lemon-blueberry topping emphasizes the fresh lemon zest in the creamy cheesecake layer.
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Chocolate Cheesecake
Nigella's decadent cheesecake is a chocolate overload. The custardy cream cheese layer gets a double dose in the form of cocoa powder and melted bittersweet chocolate. There's even cocoa powder in the graham cracker crust — and don't forget the warm chocolate drizzle, added just before serving.
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Ricotta Cheesecake with Almonds
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Triple-Flavor Sheet Pan Cheesecake
As if having cheesecake for a crowd wasn't cool enough, this approach gives you three different flavors to choose from!
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Passion Fruit Cheesecake
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Frozen Strawberry Cheesecake
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The Best Pumpkin Cheesecake
With swirls of pumpkin filling, caramel and a gingersnap crust, this autumnal cheesecake is a delight. We start by whipping up a classic cheesecake batter, then add pumpkin and warm spices to half the batch. Both are used to create a unique bullseye pattern. Nutty spiced seeds add crunch. Make sure all the ingredients are at room temperature — this ensures that the cheesecake is smooth and creamy.
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Greek Yogurt Cheesecake
Cinnamon-y pita chips take the place of the usual graham crackers for the crust in this satisfying cheesecake (with only 12 grams of fat per slice). It's so creamy and tangy you may never feel the need to make full-fat cheesecake again.
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Blackberry Swirl Cheesecake
Impress your family with this simple marbling effect. Drop spoonfuls of pureed blackberries onto your cheesecake filling. Then, drag a skewer or chopstick through the batter to swirl them together before baking.
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Cheesecake with Meyer Lemon-Ginger Curd
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Deepest Darkest Chocolate Cheesecake
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Pear-Gingersnap Cheesecake
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Classic Cheesecake
This luscious cheesecake isn't finished until you've spread a sweet and tangy sour cream-based mixture across the top of the baked cake.
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Sour Cream Cheesecake
When it comes to the classic graham cracker crust, Alton prefers a coarse crumb to a fine one. The best way to achieve this? Crushing the crackers by hand. "Sure, you can do it in the food processor," he says. "But it would be too even. You want to end up with a lot of big pieces integrated with a lot of little crumbs."
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Mascarpone Cheesecake with Almond Crust
Giada uses a rich duo of cream cheese and mascarpone when preparing the filling for her cheesecake. For an over-the-top finish, drizzle the cake with a warm mixture of chocolate-hazelnut spread and whipped cream.
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German Chocolate Cheesecake
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Peanut Butter No-Bake Cheesecake
You'll save time by using a store-bought graham cracker crust for this creamy dessert. Finish your creation with chocolate whipped cream, plus a sprinkle of peanut butter chips and chocolate sprinkles.
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Pumpkin-Yogurt Cheesecake
Even though it sounds like a seasonal treat, pumpkin cheesecake is easy to make year-round thanks to canned pumpkin puree. A good dose of Greek yogurt makes this version a little tangy and gives it a nice, dense texture.
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Blueberry Mascarpone Cheesecake
Cat prepares this cheesecake filling with the addition of tangy mascarpone cheese, which pairs beautifully with sweet blueberries.
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White Chocolate-Cranberry Cheesecake
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Fresh Cream Cheesecake with Summer Berries
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Peach Cobbler Cheesecake
A combination of two classic desserts, this peach cobbler cheesecake is a peaches-and-cream dream. The cheesecake is baked almost all the way through before getting topped with a peach cobbler filling and a graham cracker crumble (which is the crust playing double duty).
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Cheddar Cheesecake with Apple Butter Caramel
Cheese lovers rejoice, we have created the cheesecake of your dreams by adding nutty and tangy cheddar cheese to the batter (and crust!!) making this dessert super creamy and luscious. The crust is salty-sweet made from butter crackers and spiked with sugar that bakes up and forms a super crisp plate to hold the decadent cake on top. It’s garnished with a caramel sauce jazzed up with store-bought apple butter. We use brown sugar to make the caramel which speeds up the process and eliminates the need to cook the sugar until golden brown.
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