New York cheesecake offers that blissful feeling of having everything together in your life, especially when your days are rough, just like mine. These cheesecake recipes include fun spins along with the classics. Your family will be begging for dessert before dinner with these cheesecake recipes. Let’s get the springform pan out and bake something a little more on the decadent side.
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1) Classic New York Cheesecake
This is one you pull out for every birthday, every holiday and any 'just because' Tuesday.
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Ingredients
Method
- Heat oven to 325F. Mix graham crumbs and melted butter; press firmly into 9-inch springform pan. Bake 10 minutes; cool.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar completely smooth, scraping bowl often.
- Pour over crust; smooth top. Bake 65 to 75 minutes until edges set and center jiggles slightly.
- Turn oven off; crack door and let cake sit 1 hour. Chill at least 6 hours before slicing.
Notes
2) Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake
The ribbons of the fresh strawberry puree will make this look fancy, when in reality, it only takes 5 minutes to prepare.
Ingredients
Method
- Heat oven to 325F. Press graham crumbs and butter into 9-inch springform pan; bake 10 minutes and cool.
- Simmer strawberries and 2 tbsp sugar until soft; blend smooth and strain. Set puree aside to cool.
- Beat cream cheese and 1 1/4 cups sugar smooth; add eggs individually. Mix in sour cream and vanilla.
- Pour batter over crust. Dot spoonfuls of strawberry puree on top; drag knife through to swirl.
- Bake 60 to 70 minutes until center just sets. Cool in oven with door cracked 1 hour; chill 6 hours.
Notes
3) Blueberry Topped Cheesecake
A shiny homemade blueberry compote makes a cheesecake stand out as the star of the table.
Ingredients
Method
- Heat oven to 325F. Press crumbs and butter into springform pan; bake 10 minutes and cool.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar smooth; add eggs individually, then sour cream and vanilla.
- Pour over crust; bake 60 to 70 minutes until center just sets. Cool; chill 6 hours.
- Simmer blueberries, lemon juice, and 1/4 cup sugar until berries burst and sauce thickens, about 8 minutes.
- Cool compote; spoon generously over chilled cheesecake just before serving.
Notes
4) Lemon Zest Cheesecake
They are bright and sunny and just tart enough to make you want to go back for a second piece/sliver.
Ingredients
Method
- Heat oven to 325F. Press crumbs and butter into springform pan; bake 10 minutes and cool.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar silky; add eggs individually.
- Mix in sour cream, lemon juice, zest, and vanilla just until combined.
- Pour over crust; bake 60 to 70 minutes until edges set and center barely jiggles.
- Cool in oven with door cracked 1 hour; chill at least 6 hours before slicing.
Notes
5) Chocolate Chip Chocolate Cheesecake
When you want double chocolate, this one doesn't apologize for all the chocolate in the cake.
Ingredients
Method
- Heat oven to 325F. Press cookie crumbs and butter into springform pan; bake 10 minutes and cool.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar smooth; blend in cocoa and melted chocolate.
- Add eggs individually, then sour cream just until combined. Fold in mini chips.
- Pour over crust; bake 60 to 70 minutes until center sets but remains slightly soft.
- Cool in oven with door cracked 1 hour; chill 6 hours before serving.
Notes
6) Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake
It gives you all the warm fall feelings of pumpkin pie, but is creamier and even more comforting.
Ingredients
Method
- Heat oven to 325F. Press gingersnap crumbs and butter into springform pan; bake 10 minutes and cool.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar smooth; add eggs individually.
- Blend in pumpkin puree, pie spice, sour cream, and vanilla until silky.
- Pour over crust; bake 65 to 75 minutes until set with slight center jiggle.
- Cool in oven with door cracked 1 hour; chill 6 hours before slicing.
Notes
7) Raspberry Ripple Cheesecake
The best flavor combination is tart raspberries combined with cheesecake running.
Ingredients
Method
- Heat oven to 325F. Press crumbs and butter into a springform pan, bake 10 minutes, and cool.
- Simmer raspberries with 3 tbsp sugar until soft, blend, and strain out the seeds. Cool the sauce.
- Beat cream cheese and 1 1/4 cups sugar smooth, add eggs one at a time, then mix in sour cream and vanilla.
- Pour batter over the crust, drizzle raspberry sauce on top, and swirl with a skewer.
- Bake 60 to 70 minutes until just set, cool in the cracked oven 1 hour, then chill 6 hours.
Notes
8) Salted Caramel Cheesecake
Sweet and salty! Maybe a little too tempting to keep in the fridge after the kids are in bed.
Ingredients
Method
- Heat oven to 325F. Press crumbs and butter into springform pan; bake 10 minutes and cool.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar smooth; add eggs individually, then sour cream and vanilla.
- Pour over crust; bake 60 to 70 minutes until center just sets.
- Cool in oven with door cracked 1 hour; chill at least 6 hours.
- Pour warm caramel over chilled cake; sprinkle flaky sea salt before serving.
Notes
9) Cookie Dough Cheesecake
Yes, there’s cookie dough that’s baked right in, and yes, you can guess how good that is.
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Ingredients
Method
- Heat oven to 325F. Press crumbs and butter into springform pan; bake 10 minutes and cool.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar smooth; add eggs individually, then sour cream and vanilla.
- Pour half the batter over crust, scatter half the cookie dough, and repeat with remaining.
- Press a few extra dough chunks on top; bake 60 to 70 minutes until just set.
- Cool in oven with door cracked 1 hour; chill 6 hours before slicing.
Notes
10) Vanilla Bean Cheesecake
Really good vanilla beans makes even the most simple cheesecake into something that tastes truly decadent.
Ingredients
Method
- Heat oven to 325F. Press crumbs and butter into springform pan; bake 10 minutes and cool.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar silky; add eggs individually.
- Mix in sour cream, vanilla seeds, and extract just until combined.
- Pour over crust; bake 60 to 70 minutes until set with slight jiggle.
- Cool in oven with door cracked 1 hour; chill 6 hours before slicing.
Notes
11) Oreo Crust Cheesecake
For an easy upgrade to your cheesecake, swap crushed Oreos for graham crackers.
Ingredients
Method
- Heat oven to 325F. Mix crushed cookies and butter; press into springform pan. Bake 10 minutes; cool.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar smooth; add eggs individually, then sour cream and vanilla.
- Fold chopped cookies into batter; pour over crust.
- Bake 60 to 70 minutes until center just sets.
- Cool in oven with door cracked 1 hour; chill 6 hours before serving.
Notes
12) Mango Passion Cheesecake
This is a dessert version of tropical escape for those wishing to be somewhere with a beach.
Ingredients
Method
- Heat oven to 325F. Press crumbs and butter into springform pan; bake 10 minutes and cool.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar smooth; add eggs individually, then sour cream and vanilla.
- Pour over crust; bake 60 to 70 minutes until just set. Cool; chill 6 hours.
- Warm mango puree and passionfruit pulp together until slightly thickened; cool.
- Spoon tropical glaze over chilled cheesecake just before serving.
Notes
13) Bourbon Pecan Cheesecake
An adult cheesecake with a hint of bourbon and a buttery praline topping that is gone in no time.
Ingredients
Method
- Heat oven to 325F. Press crumbs and butter into springform pan; bake 10 minutes and cool.
- Beat cream cheese and brown sugar smooth; add eggs individually, then sour cream and bourbon.
- Pour over crust; bake 65 to 75 minutes until just set. Cool; chill 6 hours.
- Simmer pecans and maple syrup until glossy and sticky, about 5 minutes; cool slightly.
- Spoon warm pecan topping over chilled cheesecake just before serving.
Notes
14) Espresso Mocha Cheesecake
Coffee, chocolate, and cheesecake – that's basically breakfast, right?
Ingredients
Method
- Heat oven to 325F. Press cookie crumbs and butter into springform pan; bake 10 minutes and cool.
- Dissolve espresso powder in a tablespoon hot water; set aside.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar smooth; blend in melted chocolate and espresso.
- Add eggs individually, mix in sour cream, and pour over crust.
- Bake 60 to 70 minutes until just set. Cool in oven with door cracked 1 hour; chill 6 hours.
Notes
15) Cherry Almond Cheesecake
Sweet cherries and a hint of almond give this the taste of an old time classic from the bakery.
Ingredients
Method
- Heat oven to 325F. Press crumbs and butter into springform pan; bake 10 minutes and cool.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar smooth; add eggs individually, then sour cream, almond, and vanilla.
- Pour over crust; bake 60 to 70 minutes until just set.
- Cool in oven with door cracked 1 hour; chill at least 6 hours.
- Spoon cherry pie filling evenly on top before serving.
Notes
16) Banana Cream Cheesecake
Just picture a delightful combination of banana cream pie and cheesecake crossbred and slightly over the top.
Ingredients
Method
- Heat oven to 325F. Press wafer crumbs and butter into springform pan; bake 10 minutes and cool.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar smooth; blend in mashed banana.
- Add eggs individually, mix in sour cream and vanilla, and pour over crust.
- Bake 60 to 70 minutes until just set. Cool in oven with door cracked 1 hour; chill 6 hours.
- Top with whipped cream and fresh banana slices just before serving.
Notes
17) Lime Coconut Cheesecake
Pack your bags because this zesty lime and toasted coconut cheesecake will transport you to a tropical paradise!
Ingredients
Method
- Heat oven to 325F. Mix crumbs, coconut, and butter; press into springform pan. Bake 10 minutes; cool.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar smooth; add eggs individually.
- Mix in lime juice, zest, and coconut cream; pour over crust.
- Bake 60 to 70 minutes until just set. Cool in oven with door cracked 1 hour; chill 6 hours.
- Sprinkle toasted shredded coconut and extra lime zest on top before serving.
Notes
18) Peanut Butter Cheesecake
Your entire family will fight over this treat, which has smooth peanut butter and a chocolate drizzle.
Ingredients
Method
- Heat oven to 325F. Press cookie crumbs and butter into springform pan; bake 10 minutes and cool.
- Beat cream cheese, sugar, and peanut butter smooth and fluffy.
- Add eggs individually, mix in sour cream, and pour over crust.
- Bake 60 to 70 minutes until just set. Cool in oven with door cracked 1 hour; chill 6 hours.
- Drizzle melted chocolate over chilled cheesecake before slicing.
Notes
19) Maple Walnut Cheesecake
Warm hugs are nice, and so are hugs made from desserts. This dessert features the warm goodness of maple syrup and the crunch of walnuts!
Ingredients
Method
- Heat oven to 325F. Press crumbs and butter into springform pan; bake 10 minutes and cool.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar smooth; blend in 1/2 cup maple syrup.
- Add eggs individually, mix in sour cream, and pour over crust.
- Bake 65 to 75 minutes until just set. Cool in oven with door cracked 1 hour; chill 6 hours.
- Toss walnuts with 3 tbsp maple syrup; toast briefly, cool, and pile on cheesecake before serving.
