Here are 50 of the best cheesecake recipes I could find. Dense, rich, creamy cheesecake. It’s one of those recipes that seems to be too difficult to make at home and yet it isn’t hard at all. Cheesecake comes in infinite variations and flavors, baked or no-baked, and is just as perfect for a fancy dinner as it is a family meal.
Red Velvet
I learned to make cheesecake when I was in my 20s and I loved it so much that I began selling them to local restaurants. Once you ind a recipe that you love, and that works for you, it’s easy to create variations. Cheesecake is expensive but don’t buy inferior ingredients or your cake just won’ be as good.
Remember, practice makes perfect! 🙂
I’m pretty sure I have shared these tips before but here they are again. Cheesecake is really easy to make, and it can be perfect every single time if you remember these –
Tips for Perfect Cheesecake
- Prebaking your crust will keep it from getting soggy.
- Always have all ingredients at room temperature.
- Beat the cream cheese until it is smooth and satiny before adding the rest of your ingredients.
- Never whip or beat the batter.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing 2 minutes or so between each.
- ALWAYS mix ingredients at the lowest speed possible with paddles. You don’t want air getting into your batter.
- Give the pan a quick drop on the counter to release air bubble. A small drop…don’t stand on a chair or anything. three inches is plenty.
- Wrap the bottom of the springform pan tightly with aluminum foil so it is waterproof.
- Use a bain marie (water bath – just put your springform in a larger pan and half fill with hot water)
- Follow directions exactly.
- Use the proper oven temperature.
- Don’t open the oven until it’s time to take the cake out. For some recipes this may mean AFTER a resting period in the closed, turned off oven.
- Don’t over bake! It should be slightly jiggly in the middle.
- Allow to come to room temperature before chilling overnight or at least 6 hours.
- Place paper towel on the top before refrigerating to absorb moisture.
- Store tightly covered and not with onions, garlic, or other strong flavors.
- Use a good cream cheese. I like Philadelphia because it always works for me.
- Leave the springform sides on until serving time. Then loosen the clasp slowly. If it seems to be sticking run a knife around it.
Here are the 50 best cheesecake recipes on the Internet. The criteria for my choices? A balance between easy to make, unique flavors and styles, and clear instructions. The hardest thing about this list is which to make first.
Hot Buttered Rum Pecan Pie Cheesecake
50 Best Cheesecake Recipes Anywhere!
- Caramel Apple Crisp
- Southern Banana Pudding
- Apple Crumb Pie Cheesecake
- Pumpkin Bourbon
- Mocha with Salted Caramel
- Brownie Cheesecake
- Double Chocolate
- Plain Cheesecake
- Oreo Cheesecake (no bake)
- Hot Buttered Rum Pecan Pie Cheesecake
- Bourbon Roasted Peach
- Maple Cheesecake
- Pumpkin Turtle Cheesecake
- Peanut Butter Oreo
- Salted Caramel Popcorn
- S’Mores
- Butterfinger Overflow
- Bacon Chocolate Stout
- Rocky Road
- Roasted Hatch Chile (savory)
- Red Velvet
- Peppermint Mocha
- Gingerbread Cheesecake
- Reese’s
- Bananas Foster
- Zebra Neapolitin
- Turtle
- Raspberry Pistachio
- Pecan Praline
- Orange Creamsicle
- Cookie Dough
- White Chocolate Coconut
- Bailey’s Chocolate Chip
- Meyer Lemon Meringue
- Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake
- Snickers
- Pineapple Upside Down
- Pumpkin Cheesecake
- Snickerdoodle Cheesecake
- Heath Bar
- Irish Cheese and Bacon (savory)
- Key Lime
- Egg Nog Cheesecake Bars
- Almond Joy
- Chocolate Irish Cream Truffle
- Cheesecakes Stuffed with Peanut Butter Cups
- Mississippi Mud Cheesecake
- Baklava Cheesecake
- Carrot Cake Cheesecake
- Slow Cooker Cheesecake
Elsie
I love the recipes..I tried the one for cheese cake over Christmas and my family love it!
Thanks for your amazing recipes
Marye Audet
Thank you!
Shania
I’ve definitely got to step up my game and try the baklava and gingerbread cheesecake if I’m to think I’m any good at making cheesecakes.
Thanks for such a variety of flavours!
Marye Audet
LOL! Don’t they sound great!
Michelle @ The Complete Savorist
Wow, not even sure where to start. But I know I’d love to taste test each and every one.
Marye Audet
I know. My dream job – being a cheesecake tester…. with a very high metabolism!
Susan | LunaCafe
What am amazing list. Pinning so I can reference later.
Marye Audet
Thanks Susan!
Sabrina
Yum! Thanks for the list, I love cheesecake!
Marye Audet
You’re welcome! I love it, too.
Neli @ Delicious Meets Healthy
What a great round up!! I i love all the cheesecake recipes, they look gorgeous! I love that you added special tips for making cheesecake! 🙂
Marye Audet
Thanks Neli!
Stephanie
Woah! SO many awesome recipes! Great tips too , thanks!
Marye Audet
Thanks Stephanie!
Becca Heflin
All of these cheesecake recipes sound delicious! I wouldn’t know which one to start with first. YUM
Marye Audet
🙂 thanks… how about starting at the top! LOL!
allie @ Through Her Looking Glass
Great cheesecake tips Marye. I always learn something new on your site. Like giving the pan a quick drop on the counter to release air bubbles….
Marye Audet
Thank you Allie, I am so glad! It’s a handy tip, it makes the cake more dense. Nobody wants to slice a Cheesecake only to discover it’s filled with air. 😀
Ali @ Home & Plate
What a great collection of recipes. Definitely saving these for later.
Marye Audet
Thanks! You can never have too many cheesecake recipes!
Susan | LunaCafe
Wow, what a list. Wish I could make them all. 🙂
Marye Audet
SOmeday I am going to bake right through the list!
Martha @ A Family Feast
You had me at cheesecake – and what a collection! Now – I just have to decide which to make first!
Brandy M
I am pretty sure cheesecake is the best dessert int he world! So tasty and just MMMMM! Now to pick one to make! HUMMM Thank you for the list to drool over.
Marye Audet
Sure! There are some great possibilities!
Lisa @ Low Carb Yum
This is a great list and very inspiring. Cheesecake is certainly a favorite of mine and I love all the varieties!
Marye Audet
Mine too! Thanks!
Barbara @ Spirited Cook
Just what I need! A list of cheesecakes! The savory Irish cheese and bacon cheesecake sounds intriguing, as does the Bailey’s — thinking of St. Pat’s which is just around the corner! Cheers!
Marye Audet
🙂 Yep – cheesecake is definitely a favorite!
Marye Audet
OH NO! Fixing that right now!
Michelle Vandergrift
Link to Hot Buttered Rum Pecan Pie Cheesecake goes to Brownie Cheesecake.
Rolonda
Sorry I wasn’t specific my last comment is referring to the red velvet cheesecake.
Rolonda
Hi,
I just want to say this looks absolutely amazing!! I will be making this for Christmas dessert this year but I do have a question. I wanted to do it as a take home treat so can I make it in small mason jars? Yes still following your directions of course. Thank you for your honest answer.
God Bless You
Marye Audet
I am sure you could make the red velvet cheesecake in little mason jars… You’d have to adjust the time..let me know how it works. 🙂
DessertForTwo
Thanks for the link! I’m craving cheesecake now!
Marye Audet
Well then, you have a lot to choose from…. :::grin:::