Cheesecake Recipes
With the choices in our collection of cheesecake recipes, you can easily make this delicious dessert for any occasion and any taste.
All our cheesecake recipes make decadent, delicious desserts. Smooth and creamy, it is the tastiest and most elegant way to end a meal. It’s no wonder people have been perfecting it since early Roman times.
It is believed that the dessert originated in ancient Greece. Anthropologists excavated cheese molds on the island of Samos that dated back to 2000 BC. The dessert was considered a good source of energy and was served to athletes during the first Olympic games back in 776 B.C.
The first Greek cheesecake recipe was written in 230 A.D. The directions were pretty basic- just pound the cheese until it’s smooth and mix it in brass pan with honey and wheat flour. Heat and cool to serve.
Later, the recipe was modified to include eggs and crushed cheese.
From there, the dessert spread across Europe where it was further modified by different cultures. It started to more closely resemble the cheesecake we know and love today.
It was around this time (the 18th century) that the recipe came to America via the immigrants that were coming to the country. Once adapted by American cooks, cream cheese was added as a signature ingredient.
But the dessert didn’t truly find its home until it came to New York. New Yorkers added extra egg yolks and served the cake on its own, with no fruit or toppings. This recipe would be known as the famous New York Cheesecake the state has bragging rights to.
But even though New York Cheesecake has become somewhat of ‘a thing’ that doesn’t mean that different cultures don’t have their own variations of the recipe. The dessert has been experimented with for versions that represent various states in the U.S. and various countries around the world.
Different cheesecake recipes call for different ingredients. Most cheesecake recipes use cream cheese, but quite a few also have ricotta cheese or cottage cheese as the main ingredient and are equally delicious.
Cheesecakes also come in a wide variety of flavors. Our recipes feature cheesecake flavors from plain to the intensely rich New York cheesecake to gourmet tastes like pumpkin, eggnog and cookies and cream. Try your favorite or try a new recipe. These are the creamiest, tastiest cheesecakes to indulge in.
You don’t need to be a star baker to make this wonderful dessert, just use our cheesecake recipes for divine dessert results.
Having problems? Use these Simple Secrets to Perfect Cheesecake for help with common baking issues.
Cheesecake! It’s so rich and creamy, it can elevate the taste of almost any type of cake from rich chocolate to delicious fruity flavors. And anyone who visits the Cheesecake Factory can attest that there is an endless possibility of cakes that can be made using cheesecake as a base.
But going out to eat can be expensive, and nothing says love quite as much as some good, old fashioned homemade baking. Those who can appreciate what I’m saying here will definitely enjoy the Moms Who Think Cheesecake Recipes section.
That’s right! We have an entire section just devoted to cheesecake recipes. Mouthwatering flavors include Cookies and Cream, Black Forest, Mint Chocolate, Peanut Butter and more.
Each recipe let’s you know all the ingredients you need and provides you with easy to follow instructions that are sure to set you up for success.
Cheesecake is a mouthwatering treat that can be served to celebrate special occasions or you can just make one with family and friends and enjoy it for fun. The only problem is…how to choose just one?? Save a slice of the brownie for me!
Every recipe in this collection of cheesecake recipes has been made by us to ensure excellent results and unbeatable taste. Every one is kitchen tested and taste approved.

Juniors New York Cheesecake Recipe
Updated:Junior’s Cheesecake Recipe Although cheesecake is thought to have originated in Greece, it is often synonymous with the state of New York. Although the recipe for cheesecake had been around many years before New York was even a thing, New Yorkers really took to this dessert. By the 1900’s it was being served in almost […]
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Simple Secrets to Cheescake Recipe
Updated:Use these 10 easy tips to make sure your cheesecake comes out uncracked and perfectly baked. Keep this in mind as you make our easy cheesecake recipe. 1. The cream cheese should be at room temperature (and soft) before you begin mixing, or you’ll end up with lumps in your cheesecake. 2. Do not overbeat […]
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Filled Cheesecake Recipe
Updated:Filled Cheesecake Instead of topping the cheesecake with pie filling, it is baked right in for a wonderful cross between traditional fruit pie and cheesecake. Ingredients: 1 cup flour 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar 1/2 cup butter 1 3/4 cups cherry pie filling (or any […]
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White Chocolate Cherry Pecan Cheesecake Recipe
Updated:White Chocolate Cherry Pecan Cheesecake The ultimate in elegance, white chocolate combines with rich cherries to create a memorable cheesecake. Not your average cheesecake, this recipe is perfect for special occasions. White Chocolate Cheesecake Ingredients: 1 cup pecan halves, toasted, divided 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs ¼ cup sugar ¼ cup (½ stick) butter, melted […]
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Turtle Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe
Updated:Turtle Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe This is a pumpkin cheesecake with fabulous turtle caramel drizzled over the smooth pumpkin filling, combining the delicious candy flavor with creamy cheesecake decadence. Turtle Pumpkin Cheesecake Turtle Pumpkin Cheesecake Ingredients: Crust Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups thin chocolate wafer crumbs (about 30 cookies) 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted Filling Ingredients: […]
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Red Velvet Cheesecake Recipe
Updated:Red Velvet Cheesecake Recipe Like the legendary cake that shares this recipe’s name, the Red Velvet Cheesecake is an elegant and beautiful work of culinary magic. The cheesecake adds to the tasteful exquisiteness by incorporating silky smooth cheesecake as the texture to go with the luxurious red velvet dessert. Red Velvet Cheesecake Ingredients: Red Velvet […]
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Pumpkin Praline Cheesecake Recipe
Updated:Pumpkin Praline Cheesecake Recipe Pralines and pumpkin form the sensible and sweetly decadent foundation of this wonderful seasonal cheesecake. Perfect for fall, but deliciously different for any time of the year. Pumpkin Praline Cheesecake Ingredients: Crust: 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs1/4 cup granulated sugar1/3 cup melted butter Pralines: 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans1/2 cup […]
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Marble Cheesecake Recipe
Updated:Marble Cheesecake Recipe The beautiful mix of plain and chocolate cheese cake makes for a feast for both the eyes and the palate. Marble Cheesecake Marble Cheesecake Ingredients: 1 cup graham cracker crumbs3 Tablespoons granulated sugar3 Tablespoons butter, melted24 ounces cream cheese, softened1/2 cup heavy cream3/4 cup granulated sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract3 eggs1 (1 ounce) […]
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Lindy’s New York Deli Cheesecake Recipe
Updated:Lindy’s New York Deli Cheesecake Lindy’s Deli is famous for their legendary cheesecake, from New York and beyond. With the recipe to make this bit of heaven at home, you can have a slice of New York City from your own oven. A New York City icon, it was opened by Leo “Lindy” Lindermann (who […]
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Two Layer Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Recipe
Updated:Double Layer Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe Pumpkin pie meets cheesecake combine in this fabulous recipe that solves the problem of being too full to have both pie and cheesecake after a big dinner. Two Layer Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe Ingredients: 1 graham cracker pie crust1 package (8 oz.)Philadelphia cream cheese, softened 1 cup plus 1 Tablespoon milk, […]
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Cranberry Cheesecake Recipe
Updated:Cranberry Cheesecake Recipe With cheesecake being a holiday favorite, this recipe adds the extra tang of cranberry to go perfectly with a traditional feast. Cranberry Cheesecake Ingredients: Crust:½ cup dried cranberries2 cups all-purpose flour½ cup ground almonds¼ cup confectioners’ sugar½ cup cold butter, cubed Filling:¾ cup plus 1½ cups sugar, divided2 tablespoons cornstarch¼ cup cranberry […]
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Chocolate Swirled Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe
Updated:Chocolate Swirled Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe Swirls of creamy chocolate create a beautiful and delicious pumpkin cheesecake to grace any table as the star of the show. Chocolate Pumpkin Cheesecake Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, melted 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate mini chips, divided 3 pkgs. […]
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Caramel Praline Cheesecake Recipe
Updated:Caramel Praline Cheesecake Recipe Pralines turn the smooth into the simply sublime when paired with silky caramel in this cheesecake. Caramel Praline Cheesecake Ingredients: 66 vanilla wafers, divided 1-1/4 cups sugar, divided 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, melted 3 pkg. (8 oz. each) Philadelphia cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup sour cream 1 teaspoon vanilla 3 eggs […]
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Caramel Apple Cheesecake Recipe
Updated:Caramel Apple Cheesecake Recipe Fall favorites combine with cheesecake for the ultimate sweet treat in this caramel apple cheesecake complete with a buttery cinnamon graham cracker crust. Caramel Apple Cheesecake Ingredients: ⅓ cup butter, melted1 ½ cup cinnamon graham cracker crumbs 1 (21 ounce) can apple pie filling, divided16 ounces cream cheese, softened½ cup granulated […]
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Butterscotch Caramel Cheesecake Recipe
Updated:Butterscotch Caramel Cheesecake Ingredients: Crust: 1 3/4 cups finely crushed graham cracker crumbs1/3 cup butter, melted1/4 cup granulated sugar1/4 cup finely chopped pecans Filling: 1 2/3 cups (11-oz. pkg.) Nestle Toll House Butterscotch Flavored Morsels, divided1 can (14 oz.) Nestle Carnation Sweetened Condensed Milk4 pkgs. (8 oz. each) cream cheese, softened1/2 cup granulated sugar1/4 cup […]
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Black Forest Cheesecake Recipe
Updated:Black Forest Cheesecake Recipe This is the classic recipe out of the black forest of Germany. With chocolate, cherries and cream cheese it’s a decadent showstopper! Black Forest Cheesecake Black Forest Cheesecake Ingredients: Crust: 1 cup chocolate wafer crumbs3 Tablespoons margarine, melted Filling: 16 ounces cream cheese, softened2/3 cup granulated sugar2 eggs1/4 cup heavy cream6 […]
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Banana Cream Cheesecake Recipe
Updated:Banana Cream Cheesecake Recipe The best of bananas and cheesecake are in this simple banana cheesecake recipe. Remember that bananas contain potassium, which makes this lean a smidgen towards being a health food! Banana Cream Cheesecake Banana Cream Cheesecake Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups vanilla wafer cookies, finely crushed1/2 cup melted butter2 lbs. cream cheese, softened2/3 […]
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Orange Cheesecake With Chocolate Drizzle Recipe
Updated:Orange Cheesecake Recipe with Chocolate Drizzle Orange gives creamy cheesecake a hint of cool zest, with chocolate adding just a bit more decadence in this perfect pairing of flavors. Orange Cheesecake with Chocolate Drizzle Ingredients: Crust: 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs4 Tablespoons butter, melted Filling: 1 envelope unflavored gelatin1/2 cup orange juice24 oz. cream […]
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Mint Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe
Updated:Mint Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Recipe Also known as the Girl Scout Thin Mint Cheesecake to some, this mix of chocolate with mint makes a rich, refreshing cheesecake recipe Mint Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups finely crushed Oreo cookies (about 18) 3 Tablespoons butter, melted 3 (8 oz.) packages cream cheese, softened 1 (14 […]
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Peanut Butter Cheesecake Recipe
Updated:Peanut Butter Cheesecake How do you get an even richer cheesecake? Add peanut butter for a creamier dessert delight! Peanut Butter Cheesecake Recipe Ingredients: Crust: 1 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs1/4 cup sugar1/2 stick butter Peanut Butter Mixture: 1/2 cup peanut butter2/3 cup powdered sugar1/4 cup brown sugar Cream Cheese Filling: 2 8-oz. packages of […]
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Pecan Pie Cheesecake Recipe
Updated:Pecan Pie Cheesecake Recipe When we think about the best thing about cheesecake, any number of things may come to mind. It could be its rich, creamy taste or wonderful smooth texture. But one thing that stands out is the ability chefs have to work with this recipe to make variations that are sure to […]
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Candy Cane Cheesecake Recipe
Updated:Candy Cane Cheesecake Recipe Cool mint infuses the creamy coolness of cheesecake in this perfect holiday dessert. Candy Cane Cheesecake Ingredients: 2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs 2 Tablespoons sugar ¼ cup butter 1½ cup sour cream ½ cup sugar 3 eggs 1 Tablespoon flour 2 teaspoons vanilla ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract 3 (8 ounce) packages […]
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Cappuccino Cheesecake Recipe
Updated:Cappuccino Cheesecake Recipe Cheesecake and coffee flavor blend luxuriously in this cheesecake favorite. Cappuccino Cheesecake Cappuccino Cheesecake Ingredients: Crust Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups finely chopped nuts2 Tablespoons sugar3 Tablespoons butter, melted Filling Ingredients: 32 oz cream cheese, softened1 cup sugar3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour4 large eggs1 cup sour cream1 Tablespoon instant coffee granules1/4 teaspoons cinnamon1/4 cup […]
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Chocolate Dreams Cheesecake Recipe
Updated:Chocolate Dreams Cheesecake Recipe Silky chocolate filling is layered on top of a vanilla wafer pecan crust for a subtle yet powerful flavor combination in this divine cheesecake. Chocolate Dreams Cheesecake Ingredients: 1 cup Nabisco vanilla wafer crumbs1/2 cup chopped pecans3 Tablespoons sugar1/4 cup butter, melted16 oz cream cheese, softened1/2 cup brown sugar, packed3 Tablespoons […]
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