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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Classic New York Cheesecake
This cheesecake is ultra creamy and tall with a dense texture and buttery graham cracker crust. The signature cheesecakes with a rich buttery graham cracker crust and creamy butter cheesecake.
Ingredients
Method
- Heat oven to 325F. Stir graham crumbs with melted butter and press firmly into a 9-inch springform pan. Bake 10 minutes, then cool.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until completely smooth, scraping the bowl often.
- Mix in flour, then add eggs one at a time on low speed. Blend in sour cream and vanilla just until combined.
- Pour over the crust and smooth the top. Bake 65 to 75 minutes until the edges are set but the center still jiggles slightly.
- Turn off the oven, crack the door, and let the cake sit 1 hour. Chill at least 6 hours before slicing.
Notes
Run a knife around the edge as soon as it comes out of the oven to prevent cracks.
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.
Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake
New York cheesecake with a fresh strawberry swirl baked into the cheesecake.
Ingredients
Method
- Heat oven to 325F. Press graham crumbs and butter into a 9-inch springform pan and bake 10 minutes; cool.
- Simmer strawberries with 2 tbsp sugar until soft, blend smooth, and strain. Set the puree aside to cool.
- Beat cream cheese and 1 1/4 cups sugar until smooth, then add eggs one at a time. Mix in sour cream and vanilla.
- Pour batter over the crust. Dot spoonfuls of strawberry puree on top and drag a knife through to swirl.
- Bake 60 to 70 minutes until just set in the center. Cool in the cracked oven 1 hour, then chill 6 hours.
Notes
Save a spoonful of puree to drizzle over each slice when serving.
3) Blueberry Topped Cheesecake
A shiny homemade blueberry compote makes a cheesecake stand out as the star of the table.
Blueberry Topped Cheesecake
Creamy vanilla cheesecake topped with warm blueberry sauce filled with whole berries.
Ingredients
Method
- Heat oven to 325F. Press crumbs and butter into a springform pan and bake 10 minutes; cool.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar smooth, add eggs one at a time, then mix in sour cream and vanilla.
- Pour over the crust and bake 60 to 70 minutes until the center is just set. Cool, then chill 6 hours.
- Simmer blueberries, lemon juice, and 1/4 cup sugar until the berries burst and the sauce thickens, about 8 minutes.
- Cool the compote and spoon it generously over the chilled cheesecake right before serving.
Notes
Stir a teaspoon of cornstarch into the berries for an even thicker glaze.
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.
Lemon Zest Cheesecake
A light but rich cheesecake filled with fresh lemon zest and juice for a bright citrus finish.
Ingredients
Method
- Heat oven to 325F. Press crumbs and butter into a springform pan, bake 10 minutes, and cool.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until silky, then add eggs one at a time.
- Mix in sour cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla until just combined.
- Pour over the crust and bake 60 to 70 minutes until the edges set and the center barely jiggles.
- Cool in the cracked oven 1 hour, then chill at least 6 hours before slicing.
Notes
A dusting of powdered sugar and extra zest on top makes it pop.
5) Chocolate Chip Chocolate Cheesecake
When you want double chocolate, this one doesn't apologize for all the chocolate in the cake.
Chocolate Chip Chocolate Cheesecake
A rich chocolate cheesecake with mini chocolate chips and a chocolate cookie crust.
Ingredients
Method
- Heat oven to 325F. Press cookie crumbs and butter into a springform pan and bake 10 minutes; cool.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar smooth, then blend in cocoa powder and melted chocolate.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in sour cream until just combined. Fold in the mini chips.
- Pour over the crust and bake 60 to 70 minutes until the center is set but slightly soft.
- Cool in the cracked oven 1 hour, then chill 6 hours before serving.
Notes
Toss the chips in a little cocoa so they don't all sink to the bottom.
6) Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake
It gives you all the warm fall feelings of pumpkin pie, but is creamier and even more comforting.
Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake
A velvety cheesecake on a gingersnap crust with swirls of pumpkin and warm spices from the fall season.
Ingredients
Method
- Heat oven to 325F. Press gingersnap crumbs and butter into a springform pan and bake 10 minutes; cool.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth, then add eggs one at a time.
- Blend in pumpkin puree, pie spice, sour cream, and vanilla until silky.
- Pour over the crust and bake 65 to 75 minutes until set with a slight center jiggle.
- Cool in the cracked oven 1 hour, then chill 6 hours before slicing.
Notes
A swirl of whipped cream and a dash of cinnamon make each slice feel like fall.
7) Raspberry Ripple Cheesecake
The best flavor combination is tart raspberries combined with cheesecake running.
Raspberry Ripple Cheesecake
Seedless raspberry sauce makes a great classic cheesecake ripple and adds a nice color and tangy twist.
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
Frozen raspberries work beautifully and are cheaper out of season.
8) Salted Caramel Cheesecake
Sweet and salty! Maybe a little too tempting to keep in the fridge after the kids are in bed.
Salted Caramel Cheesecake
A salted caramel-drenched rich vanilla cheesecake topped off with flaky sea salt.
Ingredients
Method
- Heat oven to 325F. Press crumbs and butter into a springform pan and bake 10 minutes; cool.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar smooth, add eggs one at a time, then mix in sour cream and vanilla.
- Pour over the crust and bake 60 to 70 minutes until the center is just set.
- Cool in the cracked oven 1 hour, then chill at least 6 hours.
- Pour warm caramel over the chilled cake and finish with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt before serving.
Notes
Let the caramel set for a few minutes so it clings instead of running everywhere.
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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Cookie Dough Cheesecake
Creamy cheesecake with bites of chocolate chip cookie dough that you can eat!
Ingredients
Method
- Heat oven to 325F. Press crumbs and butter into a springform pan and bake 10 minutes; cool.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar smooth, add eggs one at a time, then mix in sour cream and vanilla.
- Pour half the batter over the crust, scatter half the cookie dough chunks, then repeat with the rest.
- Press a few extra dough chunks on top and bake 60 to 70 minutes until just set.
- Cool in the cracked oven 1 hour, then chill 6 hours before slicing.
Notes
Make sure your cookie dough is heat-treated and egg-free so it's safe to bake in.
10) Vanilla Bean Cheesecake
Really good vanilla beans makes even the most simple cheesecake into something that tastes truly decadent.
Vanilla Bean Cheesecake
A cheesecake made with real vanilla beans, so you know every bite will be as creamy as it is delicious. Plus, it has an amazing aroma!
Ingredients
Method
- Heat oven to 325F. Press crumbs and butter into a springform pan, bake 10 minutes, and cool.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until silky, then add eggs one at a time.
- Mix in sour cream, vanilla bean seeds, and vanilla extract just until combined.
- Pour over the crust and bake 60 to 70 minutes until set with a slight jiggle.
- Cool in the cracked oven 1 hour, then chill 6 hours before slicing.
Notes
If vanilla beans are pricey, a tablespoon of good vanilla bean paste works too.
11) Oreo Crust Cheesecake
For an easy upgrade to your cheesecake, swap crushed Oreos for graham crackers.
Oreo Crust Cheesecake
This cheesecake has crushed Oreos in the base plus cookie pieces mixed into the cheesecake, and finished with a layer of smooth vanilla cheesecake.
Ingredients
Method
- Heat oven to 325F. Mix crushed cookies with butter and press into a springform pan. Bake 10 minutes; cool.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar smooth, add eggs one at a time, then mix in sour cream and vanilla.
- Fold the chopped cookies into the batter and pour over the crust.
- Bake 60 to 70 minutes until the center is just set.
- Cool in the cracked oven 1 hour, then chill 6 hours before serving.
Notes
Save a few cookie halves to stand up around the edge for a cute finish.
12) Mango Passion Cheesecake
This is a dessert version of tropical escape for those wishing to be somewhere with a beach.
Mango Passion Cheesecake
A creamy cheesecake with a sunshiny mango and passionfruit glaze.
Ingredients
Method
- Heat oven to 325F. Press crumbs and butter into a springform pan, bake 10 minutes, and cool.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar smooth, add eggs one at a time, then mix in sour cream and vanilla.
- Pour over the crust and bake 60 to 70 minutes until just set. Cool, then chill 6 hours.
- Warm mango puree and passionfruit pulp together until slightly thickened, then cool.
- Spoon the tropical glaze over the chilled cheesecake just before serving.
Notes
Frozen mango chunks blend into a perfect puree if fresh isn't ripe.
13) Bourbon Pecan Cheesecake
An adult cheesecake with a hint of bourbon and a buttery praline topping that is gone in no time.
Bourbon Pecan Cheesecake
Decadent cheesecake infused with bourbon and topped with a sticky, sweet topping of toasted pecans.
Ingredients
Method
- Heat oven to 325F. Press crumbs and butter into a springform pan, bake 10 minutes, and cool.
- Beat cream cheese and brown sugar smooth, add eggs one at a time, then mix in sour cream and bourbon.
- Pour over the crust and bake 65 to 75 minutes until just set. Cool, then chill 6 hours.
- Simmer pecans with maple syrup until glossy and sticky, about 5 minutes, then cool slightly.
- Spoon the warm pecan topping over the chilled cheesecake right before serving.
Notes
Leave the bourbon out and add a teaspoon of vanilla for a kid-friendly version.
14) Espresso Mocha Cheesecake
Coffee, chocolate, and cheesecake – that's basically breakfast, right?
Espresso Mocha Cheesecake
The cheesecake mocha uses real espresso and melted chocolate to create a dessert for real coffee enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Method
- Heat oven to 325F. Press cookie crumbs and butter into a springform pan and bake 10 minutes; cool.
- Dissolve espresso powder in a tablespoon of hot water and set aside.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar smooth, then blend in melted chocolate and the espresso.
- Add eggs one at a time, mix in sour cream, and pour over the crust.
- Bake 60 to 70 minutes until just set, cool in the cracked oven 1 hour, then chill 6 hours.
Notes
Dust the top with cocoa and a few chocolate-covered espresso beans for flair.
15) Cherry Almond Cheesecake
Sweet cherries and a hint of almond give this the taste of an old time classic from the bakery.
Cherry Almond Cheesecake
Cheesecake with an almond scent finished with a shiny cherry pie filling. An old-time classic!
Ingredients
Method
- Heat oven to 325F. Press crumbs and butter into a springform pan, bake 10 minutes, and cool.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar smooth, add eggs one at a time, then mix in sour cream, almond, and vanilla.
- Pour over the crust and bake 60 to 70 minutes until just set.
- Cool in the cracked oven 1 hour, then chill at least 6 hours.
- Spoon the cherry pie filling over the top in an even layer before serving.
Notes
A sprinkle of toasted sliced almonds adds a lovely crunch.
16) Banana Cream Cheesecake
Just picture a delightful combination of banana cream pie and cheesecake crossbred and slightly over the top.
Banana Cream Cheesecake
A banana-flavored cheesecake that is creamy, has fresh slices of banana and is topped with whipped cream.
Ingredients
Method
- Heat oven to 325F. Press wafer crumbs and butter into a springform pan, bake 10 minutes, and cool.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar smooth, then blend in the mashed banana.
- Add eggs one at a time, mix in sour cream and vanilla, and pour over the crust.
- Bake 60 to 70 minutes until just set, cool in the cracked oven 1 hour, then chill 6 hours.
- Top with whipped cream and fresh banana slices right before serving.
Notes
Toss the banana slices in a little lemon juice so they don't brown.
17) Lime Coconut Cheesecake
Pack your bags because this zesty lime and toasted coconut cheesecake will transport you to a tropical paradise!
Lime Coconut Cheesecake
A lime cheesecake with a coconut crust and toasted coconut on top.
Ingredients
Method
- Heat oven to 325F. Mix crumbs, coconut, and butter and press into a springform pan. Bake 10 minutes; cool.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar smooth, then add eggs one at a time.
- Mix in lime juice, lime zest, and coconut cream until combined, then pour over the crust.
- Bake 60 to 70 minutes until just set, cool in the cracked oven 1 hour, then chill 6 hours.
- Sprinkle toasted shredded coconut and extra lime zest over the top before serving.
Notes
Toast the coconut in a dry skillet until golden for the best flavor.
18) Peanut Butter Cheesecake
Your entire family will fight over this treat, which has smooth peanut butter and a chocolate drizzle.
Peanut Butter Cheesecake
An ultra-rich peanut butter cheesecake with a chocolate coating and shiny chocolate ganache.
Ingredients
Method
- Heat oven to 325F. Press cookie crumbs and butter into a springform pan and bake 10 minutes; cool.
- Beat cream cheese, sugar, and peanut butter until smooth and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mix in sour cream, and pour over the crust.
- Bake 60 to 70 minutes until just set, cool in the cracked oven 1 hour, then chill 6 hours.
- Drizzle melted chocolate over the chilled cheesecake before slicing.
Notes
Chopped peanut butter cups on top take it completely over the edge.
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!
Maple Walnut Cheesecake
Smooth cheesecake sweetened with maple, then topped with candied walnuts and drizzled with maple syrup.
Ingredients
Method
- Heat oven to 325F. Press crumbs and butter into a springform pan, bake 10 minutes, and cool.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar smooth, then blend in 1/2 cup maple syrup.
- Add eggs one at a time, mix in sour cream, and pour over the crust.
- Bake 65 to 75 minutes until just set, cool in the cracked oven 1 hour, then chill 6 hours.
- Toss walnuts with 3 tbsp maple syrup, toast briefly, cool, and pile onto the cheesecake before serving.
Notes
Use real maple syrup, not pancake syrup, for the deepest flavor.