47 Delicious Cheesecake Recipes For Every Season And Occasion

Whether you prefer rich chocolate or fresh fruit, we have the perfect recipe for you.

By

Alana Al-Hatlani

Updated on July 23, 2024

Southern Living Strawberry Cheesecake on a platter ready to serve — Photo:
Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf

When we really want to impress, baking a cheesecake is one of our go-to tactics. We've got a cheesecake that's right for every occasion, whether you're baking for the holidays, a special dinner party, or just to satisfy a weeknight cheesecake craving.

If you're hosting a crowd, we've got big-batch cheesecake recipes or mini cheesecake recipes for easy serving. Whether you prefer rich chocolate or fresh fruit, we have the perfect cheesecake for you. Our best cheesecake recipes will become staples in your dessert recipe rotation. Here are 47 of our favorites.

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Turtle Cheesecake

Southern Living Turtle Cheesecake sliced to serve — Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Ana Kelly; Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless

Chocolate ganache, caramel, and pecans combine with cheesecake to make an over-the-top dessert.

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Key Lime Cheesecake

Southern Living Key Lime Cheesecake whole on a cake plate to serve — Antonis Achilleos; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely

Consider this recipe a creamier version of your favorite pie. Top it off with whipped cream, graham crackers, and freshly cut Key limes.

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Chocolate-Raspberry Cheesecake

Chocolate-Raspberry Cheesecake - Southern Living — Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Christine Kelly; Food Stylist: Ali Ramee

This berry topped cheesecake tastes like the richest chocolate truffle you've ever had.

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Peach Delight

Peach Delight — Photographer: Alison Miksch; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Stylist: Christina Brockman

This dessert is a delight on many levels—it's a cinch to make, it's absolutely delicious, and it's easy to transport to a gathering.

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Lemon Meringue Cheesecake

Lemon Meringue Cheesecake — Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox

If this photo alone doesn't make you want to whip up this recipe as soon as possible, listen to description from the Test Kitchen Professional who tasted it: "Every element tastes like it’s made with love, so zesty and sugary and pillowy and good."

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Ambrosia Cheesecake

Ambrosia Cheesecake — Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Giulietta Pinna; Food Styling: Ali Ramee

The flavors of classic Ambrosia Salad get a makeover in this creamy cheesecake. The recipe is as delicous as it is pretty.

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Strawberry Cheesecake

Southern Living Strawberry Cheesecake on a platter ready to serve — Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf

This cheesecake starts with a homemade graham cracker crust that's topped with a cheesecake filling and finished off with a fresh strawberry topping.

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Oreo Cheesecake

Southern Living Oreo Cheesecake on a cake plate to serve — Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey

This cheesecake is a celebration of everyone's favorite chocolate and vanilla sandwich cookie. Oreos are used in the dark chocolate crust and in the topping, and the vanilla cheesecake is ultra creamy.

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Petite Blueberry Cheesecakes

Petite Blueberry Cheesecakes

Perfect for a baby shower or dessert buffet, these adorable mini cheesecakes can be made with any flavor of preserves and berries.

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Peanut Butter Cheesecake Cookie Bars

Southern Living Peanut Butter Cheesecake Cookie Bars — Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Rebecca Cummins

Peanut butter pairs well with so many ingredients, but if you're looking for a straightforward peanut butter dessert without any other flavors in the mix, these easy cheesecake bars fit the bill.

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No-Bake Honey Cheesecake

Southern Living No-Bake Honey Cheesecake on a cake plate with a slice out to serve — Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall

This no-bake dessert comes together in just 20 minutes of active time. Our favorite part? The cinnamon-graham cracker crust. Yum!

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Pecan Cheesecake Pie

pecan cheescake pie — Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

There's no need to decide between pecan pie and cheesecake when this dessert is on the menu. It serves up the flavors of both in one crust.

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Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies

Southern Living Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies — Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle

Whip up a batch of these cookies to serve up the flavors of cheesecake in a portable and picnic-friendly way,

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Caramel Apple Cheescake Bars

Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars — Photographer: Jennifer Causey Food Stylist: Melissa Gray Prop Stylist: Christina Daley

This genius recipe is proof that cheesecake is delicious no matter the season. Add quintessentially fall flavors with apples and caramel, and you have new dish to serve when apples are in harvest come autumn.

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Strawberry Cheesecake Bites

Strawberry cheesecake bites on a pink tray — Photographer: Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn

These bite-sized treats are perfect for serving at a shower or luncheon. Bonus points for presenting them on a pretty tray alongside glasses of bubbly.

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Cookies-And-Cream Cheesecake Brownies

Southern Living Cookies-and-Cream Cheesecake Brownies — Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely

This recipes combines not just two but three classic desserts: chocolate sandwich cookies, brownies, and cheesecake.

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Mascarpone Cheesecake

Mascarpone Cheesecake — Photographer: Jennifer Causey Food Stylist: Melissa Gray Prop Stylist: Heather Chadduck Hillegas

Mascarpone, or Italian cream cheese, makes a cheesecake extra tangy. While this dessert might sound and look fancy, it's completely no bake!

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Banana Pudding Cheesecake Bars

Banana Pudding Cheesecake Bars - Southern Living — Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Stylist: Audrey Davis

The brown butter-vanilla wafer crust is the star of this recipe, although the tender, banana liquor-spiked cheesecake is pretty amazing too.

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Any-Berry No-Bake Cheesecake

Southern Living Any-Berry No-Bake Cheesecake sliced on a platter to serve — Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster

This recipe is a good one to memorize because it can be made with whatever produce—blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, peaches—you have on hand.

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Strawberry Cheesecake Salad

Strawberry Cheesecake Salad — Photographer: Jennifer Causey Food Stylist: Melissa Gray Prop Stylist: Heather Chadduck Hillegas

Enjoy the flavors of cheesecake without the fuss with this dessert salad that comes together in just 15 minutes, no baking required.

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Lemon Bar Cheesecake

Lemon Bar Cheesecake — Photo: Jennifer Davick

This indulgent recipe marries two delicious desserts: lemon bars and cheesecake. Using a dark springform pan ensures a golden brown crust on this tart dessert recipe without having to bake before adding the filling.

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Petite Blueberry Cheesecakes

Petite Blueberry Cheesecake — Jennifer Davick

As pretty as petits fours, these luscious little two-bite gems can be finished with any kind of berry or preserves. Get ahead, and bake the cheesecakes in advance. After baking, they'll freeze up to one month. Thaw and top with preserves and fruit before serving.

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Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Cheesecake

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cheesecake_WD0156-S — Photographer: Will Dickey Prop Stylist: Missie Crawford Food Stylist: Erin Merhar

Our Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Cheesecake isn't complete without a thick layer of ganache on top to pay homage to its inspiration.

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Banana Pudding Cheesecake

Banana Pudding Cheesecake — Photo: Jennifer Davick

This sinfully sweet dessert is the perfect blend of fresh bananas, creamy cheesecake, and crunchy vanilla wafers.

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Meyer Lemon Cheesecake Bars

Meyer Lemon Cheesecake Bars — Greg DuPree; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis

These bars taste as bright and sunny as they look. You can make them with regular lemons, but the Meyer variety has a softer flavor with hints of orange.

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Chocolate Truffle Cheesecake

Chocolate Truffle Cheesecake — Jim Franco

Let this elegant chocolate cheesecake be the centerpiece of your holiday tablescape featuring a gorgeous white chocolate snowflake in the center.

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Pumpkin-Pecan Cheesecake

Pumpkin-Pecan Cheesecake — Jennifer Davick

Test Kitchen Professional Pam Lolley combined the flavors of three favorites—pumpkin pie, pecan pie, and cheesecake—to create this luscious holiday dessert.

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No Bake Cheesecake

Southern Living No Bake Cheesecake sliced on a plate to serve — Stacy K. Allen; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely

A delicious cheesecake that comes together in just over 30 minutes with no oven required? Sign us up.

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Crème Brûlée Cheesecake

Crème Brûlée Cheesecake — Micah A. Leal

This dreamy cheesecake recipe combines two of our favorite desserts. The crackly sugar top balances out the smooth, creamy richness of the cheesecake.

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Dreamy Lemon Cheesecake

Dreamy Lemon Cheesecake — Jennifer Causey

This ultra-smooth cheesecake recipe comes by its name honestly—we're still dreaming about it long after our first taste.

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Cheesecake Cookies

Cheesecake Cookies — Caitlin Bensel

This vintage cookie recipe will be a hit at the Christmas cookie swap.

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Instant Pot Double Chocolate Cheesecake

Instant Pot Double Chocolate Cheesecake — Southern Living

You already know your Instant Pot has dinner covered, but you'll be blown away by what it can do with dessert.

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Red Velvet Cheesecake

Red Velvet Cheesecake — Lee Harrelson; Styling: Jan Gautro

If you love both red velvet cake and cheesecake, this perfect sweet-meets-rich-meets-creamy concoction is bound to be your new favorite dessert.

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Layered Pumpkin Cheesecake

Layered Pumpkin Cheesecake — Micah A. Leal

This two-layer dessert—equal parts pumpkin pie and cheesecake—is baked slowly in a water bath for the most silky and tender result.

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Red, White, and Blue Cheesecake Bars

Red, White, and Blue Cheesecake Bars — Linda Pugliese; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox

If you want to serve cheesecake to your Memorial Day or Fourth of July crowd but a single pie dish won't feed everyone, these delectable cheesecake bars will do the trick.

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Double-Decker Pecan Cheesecake Pie

Double-Decker Pecan Cheesecake Pie Recipe Image — Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox

A layer of tangy cheesecake makes a pecan pie look more delicious, and it helps balance out the sticky sweetness of the pecan filling.

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Butter Pecan Cheesecake

Butter Pecan Cheescake — Photo: Alison Miksch, prop styling: Prissy Lee, food styling: Erin Merhar

Although the rich butter pecan sauce really steals the show, you'll be amazed by the silky-smooth texture of this Butter Pecan Cheesecake.

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Bourbon-Praline Cheesecake

Bourbon-Praline Cheesecake and Vanilla Custard with Bourbon-Caramel Sauce — Antonis Achilleos; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop styling: Lydia Pursell

If pralines are your favorite candy, you'll love this cheesecake topped with a gooey mixture of bourbon, pecans, and brown sugar. The dark brown sugar gives each layer a deep sweetness, and the bourbon takes it to another level.

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Peach Cobbler Cheesecake

Peach Cobbler Cheesecake — Photography and Styling: Sarah Epperson

A sweet streusel topping and layer of juicy peaches turns an ordinary cheesecake into a showstopper.

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Key Lime Cheesecake Bars

Key Lime Cheesecake Bars — PHOTO: MORGAN HUNT GLAZE; FOOD STYLIST: CHELSEA ZIMMER; PROP STYLIST: CHRISTINE KEELY

Key lime pie is a Summertime staple whether you're in Florida or not. Make the dish kid (and crowd) friendly by turning slices into bars that can be held by hand with no fork or plate required.

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Coconut Cheesecake Squares

Coconut Cheesecake Squares — Southern Living

There's no better cure for the wistful vacation blues than a batch of these dreamy bars; their not-so-subtle notes of coconut, lemon, and lime will transport you right back to the beach.

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Cheesecake Crescent Rolls

Cheesecake Crescent Rolls — Micah A. Leal

Cheesecake for breakfast anyone? Crescent rolls make the perfect top and bottom crust on this creative rendition.

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Mixed Berry Cheesecake Cupcakes

Cheesecake Cupcakes — Photographer: Alison Miksch Food Stylist: Erin Merhar Prop Stylist: Prissy Lee

Use whatever berries are seasonally available when making these cupcakes. A batch yields 12 and only takes 25 minutes of hands-on time.

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Mini Cranberry-Cheesecake Pies

Mini Cranberry-Cheesecake Pies — David Malosh; Prop Styling: Robyn Glaser; Food Styling: Maggie Ruggiero

Add a pop of color to any table with these festive cheesecake pies topped with sugared cranberries.

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Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake

Chocolate-Peppermint Cheesecake — Linda Pugliese, Hector Sanchez; Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas, Buffy Hargett Miller

If we had to name an official cheesecake of the holiday season, this one just might be it. Kids will love the candy toppings and the adults will rave about the rich chocolate filling.

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Raspberry-Lemon Cheesecake

Raspberry-Lemon Cheesecake — Photographer: Jennifer Causey Food Stylist: Melissa Gray Prop Stylist: Heather Chadduck Hillegas

Looking for a recipe that equal parts sweet and tart? Look no further than this delicous Raspberry-Lemon Cheesecake.

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Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes

Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes — Photographer: Alison Miksch; Food Stylist: Erin Merhar; Prop Stylist: Prissy Lee

Be sure to use pure (unflavored) pumpkin puree—not canned pumpkin pie filling—for this fall favorite.

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