21 Sour Cream Cheesecake Recipes to Bake

21 Sour Cream Cheesecake Recipes to Bake

By Sara Taylor

21 Sour Cream Cheesecake Recipes to Bake

By Sara Taylor
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Sour cream cheesecake has a delightful creaminess with a pleasant tang! I love all of the variations, so I put together a list of 21 takes on it. They include a basic, traditional recipe as well as a few variations that will make you look like you attended pastry school! It’s hard to beat a good cheesecake, so choose a recipe and let it set in the fridge!

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1) Classic New York Style Sour Cream Cheesecake

Classic New York cheesecake on a plate

The one that started all the magic! Dense, tangy, and totally worth the wait!

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Classic New York cheesecake on a plate

Classic New York Style Sour Cream Cheesecake

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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Method
 

  1. Mix graham crumbs and butter; press into springform pan and chill.
  2. Beat cream cheese and sugar smooth.
  3. Blend in sour cream and vanilla; add eggs individually.
  4. Pour over crust; bake at 325F about 70 minutes until center just sets.
  5. Turn oven off; cool inside with door cracked.
  6. Chill at least 4 hours or overnight before slicing.

Notes

A water bath keeps the top crack-free.

2) Lemon Sour Cream Cheesecake Delight

Lemon curd cheesecake

Bright, sunny and just tangy enough to make your cheek pucker a bit.

Lemon curd cheesecake

Lemon Sour Cream Cheesecake Delight

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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 6 tbsp butter melted
  • 24 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 3 eggs
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest

Method
 

  1. Press graham crumb-butter mixture into springform pan; chill.
  2. Beat cream cheese and sugar creamy.
  3. Mix in sour cream, lemon juice, and zest.
  4. Add eggs individually just until combined.
  5. Pour over crust; bake at 325F 65 minutes.
  6. Cool; chill at least 4 hours before serving.

Notes

Top with a little extra zest for a pop of color.

3) Chocolate Swirl Sour Cream Cheesecake

Pretty marbled top, dreamy chocolate ribbons, zero pastry-school required.

Chocolate Swirl Sour Cream Cheesecake

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 6 tbsp butter melted
  • 24 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 3 eggs
  • 4 oz chocolate melted
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Method
 

  1. Press crumb mixture into springform pan; chill.
  2. Beat cream cheese, sugar, sour cream, and vanilla smooth; add eggs.
  3. Reserve a cup of batter; stir melted chocolate into it.
  4. Pour plain batter into crust; dollop chocolate batter and swirl with knife.
  5. Bake at 325F 70 minutes until just set.
  6. Cool; chill at least 4 hours before slicing.

Notes

Drag a knife gently for a marbled look without overmixing.

4) Raspberry Sour Cream Cheesecake

Raspberry Sour Cream Cheesecake on a plate

The raspberry topping really gives this one a festive feel.

Raspberry swirl cheesecake

Raspberry Sour Cream Cheesecake

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 6 tbsp butter melted
  • 24 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 cups raspberries
  • 2 tbsp sugar for sauce

Method
 

  1. Press crumb mixture into pan; chill.
  2. Beat cream cheese, sugar, and sour cream; add eggs.
  3. Pour over crust; bake at 325F 65 minutes.
  4. Simmer raspberries and 2 tbsp sugar until saucy; strain and cool.
  5. Cool cheesecake; chill at least 4 hours.
  6. Spoon raspberry sauce over before serving.

Notes

Save a few whole raspberries for the top.

5) Pumpkin Spice Sour Cream Cheesecake

Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake on a plate

Cozy sweaters not included, but this is essentially fall in cheesecake form.

Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake on a plate

Pumpkin Spice Sour Cream Cheesecake

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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 6 tbsp butter melted
  • 24 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice

Method
 

  1. Press crumb mixture into pan; chill.
  2. Beat cream cheese and sugar smooth.
  3. Mix in sour cream, pumpkin puree, and spice.
  4. Add eggs individually; pour over crust.
  5. Bake at 325F 75 minutes until edges set.
  6. Cool; chill at least 4 hours before serving.

Notes

A dollop of whipped cream and a dash of cinnamon finishes it nicely.

6) Blueberry Sour Cream Cheesecake

Blueberry streusel cheesecake

The bursting blueberries are basically the whole personality and I love it.

Blueberry streusel cheesecake

Blueberry Sour Cream Cheesecake

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 6 tbsp butter melted
  • 24 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 cups blueberries
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch

Method
 

  1. Press crumb mixture into pan; chill.
  2. Beat cream cheese, sugar, and sour cream; add eggs.
  3. Pour over crust; bake at 325F 65 minutes.
  4. Cook blueberries, cornstarch, and splash of water until thick; cool.
  5. Cool cheesecake; chill at least 4 hours.
  6. Top with blueberry compote before serving.

Notes

Reserve a handful of fresh berries to scatter on top.

7) Strawberry Sour Cream Cheesecake with Graham Crust

Strawberry Ripple Cheesecake on a plate

Sliced strawberries and cream.

Strawberry Ripple Cheesecake on a plate

Strawberry Sour Cream Cheesecake with Graham Crust

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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 6 tbsp butter melted
  • 24 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 cups strawberries sliced
  • 2 tbsp strawberry jam

Method
 

  1. Press crumb mixture into pan; chill.
  2. Beat cream cheese, sugar, and sour cream; add eggs.
  3. Pour over crust; bake at 325F 65 minutes.
  4. Cool cheesecake; chill at least 4 hours.
  5. Toss sliced strawberries with warm jam to glaze.
  6. Arrange strawberries on top before serving.

Notes

Glaze the berries just before serving so they stay shiny.

8) Key Lime Sour Cream Cheesecake

At a beach vacation, you are probably enjoying something a little summery, tropical and treat type of eatable!

Key Lime Sour Cream Cheesecake

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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 6 tbsp butter melted
  • 24 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 3 eggs
  • 0.5 cup key lime juice
  • 1 tbsp lime zest

Method
 

  1. Press crumb mixture into pan; chill.
  2. Beat cream cheese and sugar smooth.
  3. Mix in sour cream, key lime juice, and zest.
  4. Add eggs individually; pour over crust.
  5. Bake at 325F 60 minutes until just set.
  6. Cool; chill at least 4 hours before serving.

Notes

Garnish with thin lime wheels and whipped cream.

9) Banana Cream Sour Cream Cheesecake

Like cheesecake and banana cream pie had an adorable baby.

Banana Cream Sour Cream Cheesecake

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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 6 tbsp butter melted
  • 24 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 ripe bananas mashed
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Method
 

  1. Press crumb mixture into pan; chill.
  2. Beat cream cheese, sugar, sour cream, and vanilla smooth.
  3. Mix in mashed bananas; add eggs.
  4. Pour over crust; bake at 325F 65 minutes.
  5. Cool; chill at least 4 hours.
  6. Top with fresh banana slices and whipped cream just before serving.

Notes

Add the fresh banana slices last so they don't brown.

10) Mocha Cappuccino Sour Cream Cheesecake

Espresso cheesecake

This is your cheesecake and afternoon coffee break all in one!

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Espresso cheesecake

Mocha Cappuccino Sour Cream Cheesecake

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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Method
 

  1. Press chocolate crumb mixture into pan; chill.
  2. Dissolve espresso in splash of hot water; cool.
  3. Beat cream cheese, sugar, and sour cream; mix in espresso and cocoa.
  4. Add eggs individually; pour over crust.
  5. Bake at 325F 70 minutes until just set.
  6. Cool; chill at least 4 hours before serving.

Notes

Dust with cocoa right before serving for a cappuccino look.

11) Salted Caramel Sour Cream Cheesecake

Salted caramel cheesecake

That sweet and salty caramel drip is literally hypnotizing.

Salted caramel cheesecake

Salted Caramel Sour Cream Cheesecake

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

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

Method
 

  1. Press crumb mixture into pan; chill.
  2. Beat cream cheese and brown sugar smooth.
  3. Mix in sour cream; add eggs individually.
  4. Pour over crust; bake at 325F 70 minutes.
  5. Cool; chill at least 4 hours.
  6. Drizzle caramel sauce and sprinkle sea salt before serving.

Notes

Warm the caramel slightly so it drips beautifully.

12) Gingerbread Sour Cream Cheesecake

Gingerbread crust cheesecake on a plate

All the holiday spices with none of the cookie-cutter clean up!

Gingerbread crust cheesecake on a plate

Gingerbread Sour Cream Cheesecake

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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Method
 

  1. Press gingersnap crumb mixture into pan; chill.
  2. Beat cream cheese and brown sugar smooth.
  3. Mix in sour cream, molasses, and spices.
  4. Add eggs individually; pour over crust.
  5. Bake at 325F 70 minutes until set.
  6. Cool; chill at least 4 hours before serving.

Notes

A little whipped cream tames the bold spice.

13) Pina Colada Sour Cream Cheesecake

If you like pina coladas, then you know where this is going.

Pina Colada Sour Cream Cheesecake

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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 6 tbsp butter melted
  • 24 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 3 eggs
  • 0.75 cup crushed pineapple drained
  • 0.5 cup shredded coconut

Method
 

  1. Press crumb mixture into pan; chill.
  2. Beat cream cheese, sugar, and sour cream smooth.
  3. Fold in drained pineapple and half the coconut; add eggs.
  4. Pour over crust; bake at 325F 65 minutes.
  5. Cool; chill at least 4 hours.
  6. Top with toasted coconut before serving.

Notes

Toast the coconut topping for extra flavor.

14) Almond Amaretto Sour Cream Cheesecake

Amaretto cheesecake on a plate

Nutty, aromatic, a bit fancy, yet super easy.

Amaretto cheesecake on a plate

Almond Amaretto Sour Cream Cheesecake

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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 0.25 cup sliced almonds
  • 6 tbsp butter melted
  • 24 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 tbsp amaretto
  • 1 tsp almond extract

Method
 

  1. Mix crumbs, almonds, and butter; press into pan and chill.
  2. Beat cream cheese, sugar, and sour cream smooth.
  3. Mix in amaretto and almond extract; add eggs.
  4. Pour over crust; bake at 325F 70 minutes.
  5. Cool; chill at least 4 hours.
  6. Garnish with toasted sliced almonds before serving.

Notes

A little goes a long way with almond extract.

15) Coconut Cream Sour Cream Cheesecake

Dreamy with a Lush Melt-in-your-mouth texture topped with “it should be illegal” amounts of toasted coconut!

Coconut Cream Sour Cream Cheesecake

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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 6 tbsp butter melted
  • 24 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 3 eggs
  • 0.5 cup coconut milk
  • 1 cup shredded coconut

Method
 

  1. Press crumb mixture into pan; chill.
  2. Beat cream cheese, sugar, and sour cream smooth.
  3. Mix in coconut milk and half the shredded coconut; add eggs.
  4. Pour over crust; bake at 325F 70 minutes.
  5. Cool; chill at least 4 hours.
  6. Pile toasted coconut on top before serving.

Notes

Toast the coconut low and slow so it doesn't burn.

16) Maple Bourbon Sour Cream Cheesecake

Sophisticated and cozy, it’s the perfect dessert to end a dinner party.

Maple Bourbon Sour Cream Cheesecake

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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 0.25 cup pecans chopped
  • 6 tbsp butter melted
  • 24 oz cream cheese softened
  • 0.75 cup maple syrup
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 tbsp bourbon

Method
 

  1. Mix crumbs, pecans, and butter; press into pan and chill.
  2. Beat cream cheese and maple syrup smooth.
  3. Mix in sour cream and bourbon; add eggs.
  4. Pour over crust; bake at 325F 70 minutes.
  5. Cool; chill at least 4 hours.
  6. Drizzle extra maple syrup before serving.

Notes

Toasting the pecans first deepens the flavor.

17) Mango Passionfruit Sour Cream Cheesecake

Mango Passionfruit Cheesecake on a plate

Sunshine in a slice, it'll bring a smile to your face with its bright, tangy tropical flavors that you won't want to miss.

Mango Passionfruit Cheesecake on a plate

Mango Passionfruit Sour Cream Cheesecake

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 6 tbsp butter melted
  • 24 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 3 eggs
  • 0.5 cup mango puree
  • 0.25 cup passionfruit pulp

Method
 

  1. Press crumb mixture into pan; chill.
  2. Beat cream cheese, sugar, and sour cream smooth; add eggs.
  3. Pour batter into crust.
  4. Dollop mango puree and passionfruit pulp on top; swirl gently.
  5. Bake at 325F 65 minutes until just set.
  6. Cool; chill at least 4 hours before serving.

Notes

Strain the passionfruit if you prefer it without seeds.

18) Peppermint Chocolate Chip Sour Cream Cheesecake

Chilly, minty, and sprinkled with chocolate, it’s like christmas in a slice!

Peppermint Chocolate Chip Sour Cream Cheesecake

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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Method
 

  1. Press chocolate crumb mixture into pan; chill.
  2. Beat cream cheese, sugar, and sour cream smooth.
  3. Mix in peppermint extract; add eggs.
  4. Fold in chocolate chips; pour over crust.
  5. Bake at 325F 70 minutes until set.
  6. Cool; chill at least 4 hours before serving.

Notes

Crushed candy canes make a festive topping.

19) Orange Blossom Sour Cream Cheesecake

Orange liqueur cheesecake on a plate

The floral notes are gentle, subtle, and sophisticated in an effortless way.

Orange liqueur cheesecake on a plate

Orange Blossom Sour Cream Cheesecake

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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Method
 

  1. Press crumb mixture into pan; chill.
  2. Beat cream cheese, sugar, and sour cream smooth.
  3. Mix in orange juice, blossom water, and zest.
  4. Add eggs individually; pour over crust.
  5. Bake at 325F 65 minutes until just set.
  6. Cool; chill at least 4 hours before serving.

Notes

Orange blossom water is potent, so add it sparingly.

20) Cinnamon Apple Sour Cream Cheesecake

Apple Cider Cheesecake Slices on a plate

Apple pie energy with a cream and tang twist you didn't know you needed.

Apple Cider Cheesecake Slices on a plate

Cinnamon Apple Sour Cream Cheesecake

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 6 tbsp butter melted
  • 24 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 apples diced
  • 2 tsp cinnamon

Method
 

  1. Press crumb mixture into pan; chill.
  2. Beat cream cheese, sugar, sour cream, and half the cinnamon; add eggs.
  3. Pour over crust; bake at 325F 70 minutes.
  4. Saute diced apples with remaining cinnamon until tender; cool.
  5. Cool cheesecake; chill at least 4 hours.
  6. Spoon cinnamon apples on top before serving.

Notes

A drizzle of caramel over the apples is pure magic.

21) Toffee Crunch Sour Cream Cheesecake

Classic Toffee Cheesecake on a plate

Nothing could be better than crunchy toffee bits in every mouthful.

Classic Toffee Cheesecake on a plate

Toffee Crunch Sour Cream Cheesecake

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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 6 tbsp butter melted
  • 24 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup toffee bits
  • 0.25 cup caramel sauce

Method
 

  1. Press crumb mixture into pan; chill.
  2. Beat cream cheese and brown sugar smooth.
  3. Mix in sour cream; add eggs individually.
  4. Fold in half the toffee bits; pour over crust.
  5. Bake at 325F 70 minutes until set.
  6. Cool; chill at least 4 hours, then top with remaining toffee and caramel.

Notes

Add the topping toffee just before serving so it stays crisp.

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