A baked cheesecake is the kind of dessert that screams effort but is deceptively simple. Whether it's the holiday season and you're trying to impress a big group, or it's just a Wednesday and you're in the mood to treat yourself, these 24 recipes are good for all occasions and all types of cravings. We have an assortment of flavors so there is sure to be a cheesecake for you! Get your springform pan ready to go!

1) New York-Style Cheesecake

The best cheesecake – tall and glorious. This is the one you make when you want to show off a little.

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New York-Style Cheesecake

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Prep Time 25 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 35 minutes mins

Servings: 12 slices

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 6 tbsp butter melted
• 32 oz cream cheese softened
• 1.5 cups sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract

Method

 

1. Heat oven to 325 degrees F. Mix graham crumbs and melted butter; firmly press into springform pan.
2. Beat cream cheese and sugar completely smooth.
3. Add eggs individually, mixing on low after each.
4. Blend in sour cream and vanilla until silky.
5. Pour over crust; water-bath bake 65 to 70 minutes until center barely jiggles.
6. Turn oven off; cool inside, then chill at least 4 hours before serving.

Notes

A water bath is the secret to a crack-free top.

2) Classic Vanilla Cheesecake

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Classic Vanilla Cheesecake

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr

Total Time 1 hour hr 20 minutes mins

Servings: 12 slices

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1.75 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 5 tbsp butter melted
• 24 oz cream cheese softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 vanilla bean seeds scraped
• 1/3 cup heavy cream

Method

 

1. Heat oven to 325 degrees F. Mix graham crumbs and melted butter; firmly press into springform pan.
2. Beat cream cheese and sugar smooth and fluffy.
3. Mix in eggs individually on low.
4. Add vanilla seeds and cream.
5. Pour over crust; smooth top.
6. Bake 55 to 60 minutes until just set; cool and chill 4 hours before serving.

Notes

Vanilla extract works fine if you don't have a bean.

3) Nutella Swirl Cheesecake

When simple won’t do, the chocolate hazelnut swirls transform every slice into a masterpiece.

4) Strawberry Ripple Cheesecake

Pretty pink swirls of strawberry run throughout this one. This is one that screams party!

Strawberry Ripple Cheesecake

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Prep Time 25 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr

Total Time 1 hour hr 25 minutes mins

Servings: 12 slices

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1.75 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 5 tbsp butter melted
• 24 oz cream cheese softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1.5 cups fresh strawberries pureed
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method

 

1. Heat oven to 325 degrees F. Mix graham crumbs and melted butter; firmly press into springform pan.
2. Cook strawberry puree with spoon of sugar until slightly thickened; cool.
3. Beat cream cheese and sugar smooth; add eggs individually.
4. Pour over crust; spoon strawberry sauce over.
5. Gently skewer-swirl into ripples.
6. Bake 55 to 60 minutes until set; cool and chill 4 hours before serving.

Notes

Strain the puree if you prefer it seedless.

5) Oreo Cheesecake Bites

Cheesecakes made to be bite-sized mean no slicing and no mess to deal with! Plus, we'll get portion control out of the way. They are perfect for parties!

6) Lemon Ricotta Cheesecake

It's light and bright, and a little rustic, and the ricotta keeps it feeling light and easy, so you can go back for seconds!

Lemon Ricotta Cheesecake

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr

Total Time 1 hour hr 20 minutes mins

Servings: 10 slices

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 4 tbsp butter melted
• 16 oz cream cheese softened
• 1.5 cups ricotta cheese
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 3 eggs
• 2 lemons zested and juiced

Method

 

1. Heat oven to 325 degrees F. Mix graham crumbs and melted butter; firmly press into springform pan.
2. Beat cream cheese and ricotta smooth.
3. Beat in sugar until creamy.
4. Add eggs individually, then lemon zest and juice.
5. Pour over crust; smooth top.
6. Bake 55 to 60 minutes until set; cool and chill 4 hours before serving.

Notes

Drain the ricotta if it seems watery for a firmer set.

7) Salted Caramel Cheesecake

The mix of salty and sweet flavors in this treat will take your taste buds on an unimaginable journey. The shiny caramel drizzle will help your dessert dreams become a reality.

Salted Caramel Cheesecake

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Prep Time 25 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins

Servings: 12 slices

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 6 tbsp butter melted
• 24 oz cream cheese softened
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup salted caramel sauce
• 1 tsp flaky sea salt

Method

 

1. Heat oven to 325 degrees F. Mix graham crumbs and melted butter; firmly press into springform pan.
2. Beat cream cheese and brown sugar smooth.
3. Add eggs individually on low.
4. Pour over crust; bake 60 to 65 minutes until set.
5. Cool completely; chill at least 4 hours.
6. Pour caramel over; finish with flaky salt and serve.

Notes

Warm the caramel slightly so it pours into a smooth glaze.

8) Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake

The dessert version of fall is here, and we think it's the only worthy competitor to pumpkin pie (sorry, not sorry). Cozy sweater NOT included.

Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake

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Prep Time 25 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins

Servings: 12 slices

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 2 cups gingersnap crumbs
• 6 tbsp butter melted
• 24 oz cream cheese softened
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 3 eggs
• 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• 1 cup prepared whipped cream for topping

Method

 

1. Heat oven to 325 degrees F. Mix gingersnap crumbs and melted butter; firmly press into springform pan.
2. Beat cream cheese and brown sugar smooth.
3. Mix in pumpkin and pumpkin spice.
4. Add eggs individually on low.
5. Pour over crust; bake 60 to 65 minutes until just set.
6. Cool; chill at least 4 hours before serving with whipped cream.

Notes

Use pure pumpkin puree, not pie filling.

9) Matcha Green Tea Cheesecake

Elegant and earthy with that stunning green color – a total showstopper and a touch of fancy, a lot of delicious!

Matcha Green Tea Cheesecake

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Prep Time 25 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr

Total Time 1 hour hr 25 minutes mins

Servings: 12 slices

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1.75 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 5 tbsp butter melted
• 24 oz cream cheese softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 eggs
• 3 tbsp matcha powder
• 1/3 cup heavy cream

Method

 

1. Heat oven to 325 degrees F. Mix graham crumbs and melted butter; firmly press into springform pan.
2. Whisk matcha and cream smooth and lump-free.
3. Beat cream cheese and sugar creamy; add eggs individually.
4. Blend in matcha cream until evenly green.
5. Pour over crust; smooth top.
6. Bake 55 to 60 minutes until set; cool and chill 4 hours before serving.

Notes

Sift the matcha first to avoid green specks.

10) White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake

A wonderful pairing is using raspberry to cut the creaminess of white chocolate. It feels almost too posh to eat.

White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr

Total Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins

Servings: 12 slices

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1.75 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 5 tbsp butter melted
• 24 oz cream cheese softened
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 8 oz white chocolate melted
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup raspberry sauce

Method

 

1. Heat oven to 325 degrees F. Mix graham crumbs and melted butter; firmly press into springform pan.
2. Beat cream cheese and sugar smooth.
3. Blend in melted white chocolate.
4. Add eggs individually on low.
5. Pour over crust; dollop raspberry sauce and knife-swirl.
6. Bake 55 to 60 minutes until set; cool and chill 4 hours before serving.

Notes

Let the melted white chocolate cool slightly so it doesn't seize.

11) Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake

With each bite you can taste the sunny lemons and juicy blueberries. It is the summertime dessert we all dream about!

12) Turtle Cheesecake

Over the top and unapologetic, just like the candy! Piled high with chocolate, caramel, and pecans!

Turtle Cheesecake

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 35 minutes mins

Servings: 12 slices

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
• 6 tbsp butter melted
• 24 oz cream cheese softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 eggs
• 3/4 cup caramel sauce
• 1 cup toasted pecans chopped
• 2 oz semisweet chocolate melted, for drizzling

Method

 

1. Heat oven to 325 degrees F. Mix chocolate crumbs and melted butter; firmly press into springform pan.
2. Beat cream cheese and sugar smooth; add eggs individually.
3. Pour over crust; bake 60 to 65 minutes until set.
4. Cool completely; chill at least 4 hours.
5. Drizzle chilled cake with caramel and melted semisweet chocolate.
6. Generously sprinkle toasted pecans before serving.

Notes

Toast the pecans first for the deepest flavor.

13) S'mores Cheesecake

Enjoy all of the campfire magic without any bug spray. The toasted marshmallow top is the best part!

14) Red Velvet Cheesecake

These treats are a deep red color which are dramatic and crowned with a tangy cream cheese frosting which is awesome for Valentine’s or any other day you are feeling fancy.

Red Velvet Cheesecake

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 35 minutes mins

Servings: 12 slices

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
• 6 tbsp butter melted
• 24 oz cream cheese softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 eggs
• 2 tbsp cocoa powder
• 1 tbsp red food coloring
• 1/2 cup prepared cream cheese frosting for topping

Method

 

1. Heat oven to 325 degrees F. Mix chocolate crumbs and melted butter; firmly press into springform pan.
2. Beat cream cheese and sugar smooth.
3. Mix in cocoa and food coloring evenly.
4. Add eggs individually on low.
5. Pour over crust; bake 60 to 65 minutes until set.
6. Cool; chill at least 4 hours, then top with prepared frosting and serve.

Notes

Gel food coloring gives the deepest red without thinning the batter.

15) Cherry Almond Cheesecake

Glossy cherries are the perfect touch to make these soft baked treats really pop. Sweet cherries and just a hint of almond gives this a taste reminiscent of a high end bakery.

Cherry Almond Cheesecake

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Prep Time 25 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr

Total Time 1 hour hr 25 minutes mins

Servings: 12 slices

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1.75 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 5 tbsp butter melted
• 24 oz cream cheese softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 tsp almond extract
• 1 can cherry pie filling for topping

Method

 

1. Heat oven to 325 degrees F. Mix graham crumbs and melted butter; firmly press into springform pan.
2. Beat cream cheese and sugar smooth; add eggs individually.
3. Add almond extract.
4. Pour over crust; bake 55 to 60 minutes until set.
5. Cool; chill at least 4 hours.
6. Spoon cherry filling over just before serving.

Notes

Go easy on the almond extract; a little goes a long way.

16) Honey Lavender Cheesecake

This cheesecake is light and floral, and just unexpected enough to feel special. It will be perfect for your most elegant gatherings.

Honey Lavender Cheesecake

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Prep Time 25 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr

Total Time 1 hour hr 25 minutes mins

Servings: 12 slices

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1.75 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 5 tbsp butter melted
• 24 oz cream cheese softened
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 tbsp dried culinary lavender
• 2 tbsp honey for drizzling

Method

 

1. Heat oven to 325 degrees F. Mix graham crumbs and melted butter; firmly press into springform pan.
2. Steep lavender in warm honey 10 minutes; strain.
3. Beat cream cheese and sugar smooth; blend in lavender honey.
4. Add eggs individually on low.
5. Pour over crust; bake 55 to 60 minutes until set.
6. Cool; chill at least 4 hours, then drizzle with 2 tablespoons honey and serve.

Notes

Use food-grade lavender and steep gently to avoid bitterness.

17) Key Lime Cheesecake

Tropical flavors and an ocean breeze come to mind with the first bite, leaving you feeling refreshed.

Key Lime Cheesecake

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Prep Time 25 minutes mins

Cook Time 55 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 20 minutes mins

Servings: 12 slices

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1.75 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 5 tbsp butter melted
• 24 oz cream cheese softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 cup key lime juice
• 1 tbsp lime zest
• 1 cup prepared whipped cream for topping

Method

 

1. Heat oven to 325 degrees F. Mix graham crumbs and melted butter; firmly press into springform pan.
2. Beat cream cheese and sugar smooth; add eggs individually.
3. Mix in lime juice and zest.
4. Pour over crust; smooth top.
5. Bake 50 to 55 minutes until center just set.
6. Cool; chill at least 4 hours, then top with whipped cream and serve.

Notes

Bottled key lime juice works great when fresh ones are hard to find.

18) Amaretto Cheesecake

An adult cheesecake featuring a warm glow from the almond liqueur. Perfect for the dinner party!

19) Banoffee Cheesecake

A delicious slice of toffee, banana, and cream, combined to make one British inspired dessert treat.

20) Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake

For the chocolate and peanut butter lovers in your life, this one stops conversations at the dessert table.

Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr

Total Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins

Servings: 12 slices

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
• 24 oz cream cheese softened
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup peanut butter
• 3 eggs
• 1.5 cups peanut butter cups chopped

Method

 

1. Heat oven to 325 degrees F; press cookie crumbs into springform pan.
2. Beat cream cheese, sugar, and peanut butter smooth.
3. Add eggs individually on low.
4. Fold in most peanut butter cups.
5. Pour over crust; bake 55 to 60 minutes until set.
6. Cool; chill at least 4 hours, then top with remaining peanut butter cups and serve.

Notes

Drizzle with melted chocolate for an extra-decadent finish.

21) Coconut Mango Cheesecake

Imagine a tropical island vacation in the form of a creamy, dreamy cheesecake! The refreshing flavor combination of sweet and tangy coconut and mango takes us right to the beach!

Coconut Mango Cheesecake

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr

Total Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins

Servings: 12 slices

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1.75 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 5 tbsp butter melted
• 24 oz cream cheese softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup coconut cream
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup mango puree for topping
• 1/3 cup shredded coconut toasted, for garnish

Method

 

1. Heat oven to 325 degrees F. Mix graham crumbs and melted butter; firmly press into springform pan.
2. Beat cream cheese and sugar smooth; blend in coconut cream.
3. Add eggs individually on low.
4. Pour over crust; bake 55 to 60 minutes until set.
5. Cool; chill at least 4 hours.
6. Spread mango over; sprinkle toasted coconut and serve.

Notes

Toast some shredded coconut for a pretty, crunchy garnish.

22) Chocolate Hazelnut Cheesecake

Rich chocolate with toasty undertones of hazelnut. This is the warm blanket of cheesecakes.

23) Cappuccino Cheesecake

If you love coffee, this slice is for you! It's like your favorite cafe drink turned into dessert.

24) Mango Passionfruit Cheesecake

The bright flavor of the tropics is sure to make everyone swoon.

Mango Passionfruit Cheesecake

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr

Total Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins

Servings: 12 slices

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1.75 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 24 oz cream cheese softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup mango puree
• 1/2 cup passionfruit pulp for topping

Method

 

1. Heat oven to 325 degrees F; press crumbs into springform pan.
2. Beat cream cheese and sugar smooth; add eggs individually.
3. Blend in half the mango.
4. Pour over crust; bake 55 to 60 minutes until set.
5. Cool; chill at least 4 hours.
6. Mix remaining mango with passionfruit; spoon over and serve.

Notes

Strain the passionfruit if you prefer it without seeds.