I love the way my friends and family get excited when I bring my homemade cheesecake to the table. It's sooo yummy! Here are 21 of my favorite cheesecake recipes. They are the best of the best. From New York style cheesecake to other amazing flavor combinations. I'm sure your guests will ask for the recipe! Grab a pen and paper because you're going to want to make all of these cheesecakes ASAP!

1) Classic New York Cheesecake

If you are going to learn how to make one cheesecake, let it be this one. It’s dense, it’s tall, and it’s creamy enough to make you close your eyes with every bite.

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Classic New York Cheesecake

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Prep Time 25 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 40 minutes mins

Servings: 12 slices

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 6 tbsp unsalted butter melted
• 1 cup granulated sugar divided
• 32 oz cream cheese softened
• 1 cup sour cream room temperature
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• 4 large eggs room temperature
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour

Method

 

1. Heat oven to 325F; wrap outside of 9-inch springform pan in two foil layers.
2. Mix graham crumbs, melted butter, and 2 tablespoons sugar; firmly press into pan bottom and bake 10 minutes.
3. Beat cream cheese and remaining sugar completely smooth; add sour cream, vanilla, and flour.
4. Add eggs individually on low just until combined; pour over cooled crust.
5. Set in roasting dish; add hot water halfway up pan sides. Bake 70 to 75 minutes until center slightly jiggles.
6. Turn oven off; crack door and rest inside an hour to prevent cracks.
7. Refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight before slicing.

Notes

Run a knife around the edge while it's still warm so the cake can shrink without tearing.

2) Matcha Swirl Cheesecake

This treat is a work of art! It is delicious. The earthy matcha flavor works well with the sweet and creamy base, and even green tea skeptics will change their minds!

Matcha Swirl 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 shortbread cookie crumbs
• 5 tbsp unsalted butter melted
• 24 oz cream cheese softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs room temperature
• 0.5 cup sour cream
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp culinary matcha powder
• 2 tbsp hot water

Method

 

1. Heat oven to 325F; foil-wrap 9-inch springform pan.
2. Mix crumbs and melted butter; press into pan and bake 8 minutes. Cool.
3. Beat cream cheese and sugar smooth; add eggs individually, then sour cream and vanilla.
4. Whisk matcha and hot water smooth; swirl about cup plain batter into it.
5. Pour plain batter over crust; dollop matcha batter on top and knife-swirl.
6. Water-bath bake 55 to 60 minutes until center just set; cool in cracked oven an hour.
7. Refrigerate at least 6 hours before serving.

Notes

Sift your matcha first so you don't get little green clumps in the swirl.

3) Chocolate Truffle Cheesecake

Just a heads up, this is the cheesecake that will end your diet. It’s essentially a huge chocolate truffle masquerading as a cake, and no one is complaining.

Chocolate Truffle 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: 14 slices

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
• 5 tbsp unsalted butter melted
• 24 oz cream cheese softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 8 oz semisweet chocolate melted and cooled
• 3 large eggs room temperature
• 0.5 cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 6 oz bittersweet chocolate for ganache

Method

 

1. Heat oven to 325F; foil-wrap 9-inch springform pan.
2. Press chocolate crumbs and butter into pan; bake 8 minutes and cool.
3. Beat cream cheese and sugar smooth; add melted semisweet chocolate and vanilla.
4. Add eggs individually on low; pour over crust.
5. Water-bath bake 55 to 60 minutes until edges set and center barely wobbles; cool an hour in cracked oven.
6. Warm cream; pour over chopped bittersweet chocolate and stir smooth. Spread ganache over chilled cake.
7. Refrigerate at least 6 hours to set ganache before slicing.

Notes

Dip your knife in hot water and wipe between cuts for clean, bakery-neat slices.

4) Mango Lime Cheesecake

While tasting this, you may want to close your eyes and imagine your next beach vacation, because it brings unbelievably tropical vibes. It's bright and refreshing, but tangy enough to keep it interesting.

Mango Lime Cheesecake

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 55 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 25 minutes mins

Servings: 12 slices

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 0.5 cup sweetened shredded coconut
• 5 tbsp unsalted butter melted
• 24 oz cream cheese softened
• 0.75 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup mango puree fresh or thawed
• 3 large eggs room temperature
• 2 tbsp lime juice fresh
• 1 tbsp lime zest

Method

 

1. Heat oven to 325F; foil-wrap 9-inch springform pan.
2. Mix graham crumbs, coconut, and butter; press into pan and bake 9 minutes until lightly toasted.
3. Beat cream cheese and sugar smooth; blend in mango, lime juice, and zest.
4. Add eggs individually on low; pour over cooled crust.
5. Water-bath bake 50 to 55 minutes until center just set; cool an hour in cracked oven.
6. Refrigerate at least 6 hours; top with extra lime zest just before serving.

Notes

Use very ripe mangoes or good frozen puree, as underripe fruit makes the filling watery.

5) Salted Caramel Pecan Cheesecake

When I want to get invited back to potlucks, I bring this one. The cheesecakes gets transformed from ordinary to extraordinary due to the toasted pecans and the sweet caramel with salt.

Salted Caramel Pecan 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 graham cracker crumbs
• 6 tbsp unsalted butter melted
• 24 oz cream cheese softened
• 0.75 cup brown sugar packed
• 0.25 cup granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs room temperature
• 0.5 cup sour cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup salted caramel sauce
• 1 cup pecan halves toasted

Method

 

1. Heat oven to 325F; foil-wrap 9-inch springform pan.
2. Press graham crumbs and butter into pan; bake 10 minutes and cool.
3. Beat cream cheese and both sugars smooth; add sour cream and vanilla.
4. Add eggs individually; pour over crust and water-bath bake 55 to 60 minutes until just set.
5. Cool an hour in cracked oven; refrigerate at least 6 hours.
6. Generously drizzle caramel, pile toasted pecans over, and finish with pinch flaky salt before serving.

Notes

Toast the pecans in a dry skillet for a few minutes first; it makes a huge difference in flavor.

6) Espresso Coffee Cheesecake

Coffee fans, this slice is for you! It is like your favorite latte blended with dessert and turned into one perfect thing.

Espresso Coffee 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

  

• 2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
• 5 tbsp unsalted butter melted
• 24 oz cream cheese softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs room temperature
• 0.5 cup sour cream
• 2 tbsp instant espresso powder
• 2 tbsp hot water
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method

 

1. Heat oven to 325F; foil-wrap 9-inch springform pan.
2. Press chocolate crumbs and butter into pan; bake 8 minutes and cool.
3. Dissolve espresso in hot water; cool slightly.
4. Beat cream cheese and sugar smooth; add sour cream, vanilla, and espresso.
5. Add eggs individually on low; pour over crust and water-bath bake 55 to 60 minutes until just set.
6. Cool an hour in cracked oven; refrigerate at least 6 hours.
7. Top with whipped cream and cocoa dusting before serving.

Notes

Use instant espresso, not brewed coffee, so the flavor stays bold without thinning the batter.

7) Raspberry Lemon Cheesecake

Sunshine delivered in cheesecake form. The lemon flavor keeps it vibrant and the addition of raspberry swirl makes it pretty enough to put on any spring table.

8) Red Velvet Cheesecake

All show-off and ready to impress, red velvet cake and cheesecake just seem to go together, don't they? This is the slice that makes people gasp just a little when cutting into it.

Red Velvet Cheesecake

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr 8 minutes mins

Cooling and chilling 7 hours hrs

Total Time 8 hours hrs 38 minutes mins

Servings: 14 slices

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
• 5 tbsp unsalted butter melted
• 24 oz cream cheese softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs room temperature
• 0.5 cup sour cream
• 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tbsp red food coloring
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup prepared sweetened cream cheese frosting

Method

 

1. Heat oven to 325F; foil-wrap 9-inch springform pan.
2. Press chocolate crumbs and butter into pan; bake 8 minutes and cool.
3. Beat cream cheese and sugar smooth; add sour cream, cocoa, coloring, and vanilla.
4. Add eggs individually on low; pour over crust.
5. Water-bath bake 55 to 60 minutes until just set; cool an hour in cracked oven.
6. Refrigerate at least 6 hours.
7. Optionally spread thin layer of prepared sweetened frosting over before serving.

Notes

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

9) Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake

This cheesecake is what you'd get if your favorite Sunday-morning cinnamon roll grew up and got fancy! It even has a delightful swirl!

10) Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake

The moment the air gets that nice, crisp feel, I immediately think about this cheesecake. It is warm and spicy and somehow tastes even better than pumpkin pie.

Pumpkin Spice 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 gingersnap cookie crumbs
• 5 tbsp unsalted butter melted
• 24 oz cream cheese softened
• 1 cup brown sugar packed
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 3 large eggs room temperature
• 0.5 cup sour cream
• 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method

 

1. Heat oven to 325F; foil-wrap 9-inch springform pan.
2. Press gingersnap crumbs and butter into pan; bake 9 minutes and cool.
3. Beat cream cheese and brown sugar smooth; add pumpkin, sour cream, spice, and vanilla.
4. Add eggs individually on low; pour over crust.
5. Water-bath bake 60 to 65 minutes until center just set; cool an hour in cracked oven.
6. Refrigerate at least 6 hours.
7. Top with whipped cream and cinnamon before serving.

Notes

Use pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling, so you control the sweetness and spice.

11) Oreo Cookies & Cream Cheesecake

The kids are sure to love this dessert because I know I do! It's got a cookie crust, a cookie filling, and a cookie topping. What’s not to love?

Oreo Cookies & Cream Cheesecake

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Prep Time 25 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr

Total Time 1 hour hr 25 minutes mins

Servings: 14 slices

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 2 cups chocolate sandwich cookie crumbs
• 5 tbsp unsalted butter melted
• 24 oz cream cheese softened
• 0.9 cup granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs room temperature
• 0.5 cup sour cream
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 12 chocolate sandwich cookies roughly chopped

Method

 

1. Heat oven to 325F; foil-wrap 9-inch springform pan.
2. Press crumbs and butter into pan; bake 8 minutes and cool.
3. Beat cream cheese and sugar smooth; add sour cream and vanilla.
4. Add eggs individually on low; gently fold in cookies.
5. Pour over crust; water-bath bake 55 to 60 minutes until just set.
6. Cool an hour in cracked oven; refrigerate at least 6 hours.
7. Top with extra crushed cookies before serving.

Notes

Fold the cookies in last so they stay in nice chunky pieces instead of dissolving.

12) Banana Nutella Cheesecake

This is what you'd get if banana bread and chocolate hazelnut spread combined. Just saying, it goes really fast in my family.

13) Mint Chocolate Chip Cheesecake

This is your favorite mint chocolate chip ice cream flavor in slice form! The color is half the fun.

14) Amaretto Almond Cheesecake

Amaretto and almonds create a wonderful flavor combination that I find very classy. That’s why I make this cheesecake when I want dessert to feel a bit more fancy.

Amaretto Almond 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

  

• 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 0.5 cup sliced almonds toasted and ground
• 5 tbsp unsalted butter melted
• 24 oz cream cheese softened
• 0.9 cup granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs room temperature
• 0.5 cup sour cream
• 3 tbsp amaretto liqueur
• 0.5 tsp almond extract

Method

 

1. Heat oven to 325F; foil-wrap 9-inch springform pan.
2. Mix graham crumbs, ground almonds, and butter; press into pan, bake 9 minutes, and cool.
3. Beat cream cheese and sugar smooth; add sour cream, amaretto, and almond extract.
4. Add eggs individually on low; pour over crust.
5. Water-bath bake 55 to 60 minutes until just set; cool an hour in cracked oven.
6. Refrigerate at least 6 hours.
7. Press toasted sliced almonds around edge before serving.

Notes

No amaretto on hand? An extra splash of almond extract and a little water works in a pinch.

15) Chai Tea Latte Cheesecake

The comfort of a chai latte without needing a mug! While baking, the chai latte cake mix fills the air with the wonderful aroma of spices.

16) Key Lime Pie Cheesecake

The combination of cheesecake and key lime pie! Sweet and tart – perfect for the warm weather!

Key Lime Pie 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

  

• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 6 tbsp unsalted butter melted
• 24 oz cream cheese softened
• 0.8 cup granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs room temperature
• 0.5 cup key lime juice
• 2 tbsp lime zest
• 0.5 cup sour cream

Method

 

1. Heat oven to 325F; foil-wrap 9-inch springform pan.
2. Press graham crumbs and butter into pan; bake 10 minutes and cool.
3. Beat cream cheese and sugar smooth; add lime juice, zest, and sour cream.
4. Add eggs individually on low; pour over crust.
5. Water-bath bake 50 to 55 minutes until center just set; cool an hour in cracked oven.
6. Refrigerate at least 6 hours.
7. Top with whipped cream and lime zest before serving.

Notes

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

17) Blueberry Lavender Cheesecake

I feel like this one is dessert at a high class garden party. The lovely lavender and jammie blueberry make this one look too good to eat. Almost.

18) Spiced Apple Cider Cheesecake

Reducing the cider captures that warm autumn apple flavor in every bite. That means this tastes like a hayride and a sweater all at once.

19) Lemon Basil Cheesecake

Don't judge the basil until you try it. Combined with the lemon, it brightens up the ordinary cheesecake and makes people talk about it.

Lemon Basil Cheesecake

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 55 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 25 minutes mins

Servings: 12 slices

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 2 cups shortbread cookie crumbs
• 5 tbsp unsalted butter melted
• 24 oz cream cheese softened
• 0.9 cup granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs room temperature
• 0.5 cup heavy cream
• 3 tbsp lemon juice fresh
• 1 tbsp lemon zest
• 2 tbsp fresh basil finely minced

Method

 

1. Heat oven to 325F; foil-wrap 9-inch springform pan.
2. Press shortbread crumbs and butter into pan; bake 8 minutes and cool.
3. Beat cream cheese and sugar smooth; add cream, lemon juice, zest, and minced basil.
4. Add eggs individually on low; pour over crust.
5. Water-bath bake 50 to 55 minutes until just set; cool an hour in cracked oven.
6. Refrigerate at least 6 hours.
7. Garnish with tiny basil leaves and lemon zest before serving.

Notes

Mince the basil very finely so you get the flavor without big green leaves in your slice.

20) Caramel Apple Cheesecake

Imagine a caramel apple but creamy and easy to share. At any fall event, the spiced apple topping and caramel drizzle are sure to make this a crowd favorite!

Caramel Apple Cheesecake

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Prep Time 35 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins

Cooling and chilling 7 hours hrs

Total Time 8 hours hrs 45 minutes mins

Servings: 12 slices

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 6 tbsp unsalted butter melted
• 24 oz cream cheese softened
• 0.8 cup granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs room temperature
• 0.5 cup sour cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups apples peeled and diced
• 0.75 cup caramel sauce
• 1 tbsp granulated sugar for the apples
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon for the apples

Method

 

1. Heat oven to 325F; foil-wrap 9-inch springform pan.
2. Press graham crumbs and butter into pan; bake 10 minutes and cool.
3. Sauté apples with 1 tablespoon sugar and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon until soft; cool.
4. Beat cream cheese and 0.8 cup sugar smooth; add sour cream and vanilla, then eggs individually.
5. Pour over crust; water-bath bake 55 to 60 minutes until just set, then cool an hour in cracked oven.
6. Refrigerate at least 6 hours.
7. Pile apples on top; generously drizzle caramel before serving.

Notes

Use a firm baking apple like Honeycrisp so the topping holds its shape.

21) Maple Bourbon Cheesecake

This one is a dessert for the grown-ups and it knows it. The maple and bourbon combo are warm and rich and a little bit dangerous.