20 BEST Cheesecake Recipes

All cake lovers would agree with me when I say; cheesecake is a dessert that can be dressed up or down to fit any occasion. A cheesecake is all in one; a soft velvety texture, countless flavor options, and just so fancy. 

Whether you’re looking for a classic cheesecake recipe or something a little more adventurous, we’ve got you covered. I have gathered 20 of the best cheesecake recipes to help you find the right one.

So pull up a chair and get ready to indulge in some of the best cheesecake recipes around.  From lemon raspberry cheesecakes to amazing Maltesers cheesecakes, we’ve got something for everyone.

So what are you waiting for? Let’s get started!

1. Lemon Raspberry Cheesecake

We are starting with one of the favorite silky cheesecake recipes out there. This recipe for Lemon Raspberry Cheesecake is delicious. The cheesecake is light and fluffy, with a lovely tang from the lemon. 

The raspberry sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and it goes so well with the creamy cheesecake. The recipe is easy to follow, although it takes a bit of time to make. 

I would recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a show-stopping summer dessert. Moreover, it is a crowd-pleaser!

2. Cranberry Jam White Chocolate Mousse Cheesecake

This cranberry jam white chocolate mousse cheesecake is the perfect holiday dessert. I was so happy to make it. The cheesecake was smooth and creamy, with just the right amount of sweetness. 

The cranberry jam adds a tartness that cuts through the richness of the chocolate mousse. While the white chocolate provides a lovely contrast in both flavor and color.

The chocolate crust is nice and crisp, providing a perfect base for the creamy filling. Overall, this is a delicious cheesecake that impresses your family and friends. I highly recommend giving it a try. 

3. No Bake Snickers Cheesecake Pie

This No Bake Snickers Cheesecake Pie is one of the best things I’ve ever made. It’s so easy to make and doesn’t require any baking. It only requires a few simple ingredients. 

The crust is made with graham crackers and peanut butter, and the filling is a mixture of cream cheese, heavy cream, and melted chocolate. The pie is then topped with chopped Snickers bars and more chocolate. 

It turns out rich, creamy, and delicious. If you’re a fan of Snickers bars, you will love this no-bake dessert. You should give it a try if you love nutty chocolaty-flavored creamy cheesecakes. 

4. No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake

This no-bake dessert strawberry cheesecake recipe is a winner on my list. The cheesecake batter comes together quickly and easily without needing a convection oven. And it’s every bit as delicious as a traditional baked cheesecake. 

The crust is made from digestive biscuits, which gives it a nice crumbly, creamy texture. The filling is a mixture of cream cheese, fresh strawberries, and double cream. It forms a light and fluffy mousse-like consistency. 

The final touch is a layer of glazed strawberries on top. This cheesecake is best made the day before you plan to serve it to give the flavors time to meld. But trust me, it’s worth the wait! 

5. Key Lime Cheesecake

This key lime cheesecake recipe is a keeper! I was impressed with how easy cheesecake was to make. The cheesecake came out nice and smooth, with a light and fluffy texture. 

The key lime flavor was spot on – not too tart and not too sweet. The filling was nice and tangy, and the crust had a good flavor.

And the graham cracker crumbs crust was the perfect balance of crunchy and buttery. I recommend that you freeze cheesecake for at least four hours before serving, as this will help it set up properly.

6. Vanilla Bean Cheesecake

This vanilla bean cheesecake recipe is one of the easiest and simplest recipes I have ever tried. Believe me. This subtle, simple recipe will make you fall in love with it. 

It’s smooth and creamy and full of vanilla flavor without being too sweet. The key, I think, is using both vanilla extract and vanilla beans. The cheesecake filling is just the right amount of rich and tangy, and the crust is simple but perfect. 

The oven temperature should be optimum in this recipe. You can also use a water bath. Overall, I recommend this recipe to anyone looking for an impressive but easy-to-make dessert.

7. Salted Caramel Chocolate Cheesecake Cake

This Salted Caramel Chocolate Cheesecake Cake recipe is the perfect blend of rich, creamy, and sweet. I was amazed at how easy it was to make, too. 

The cheesecake filling is definitely the star of the show here. It’s so smooth and creamy, with just the right amount of sweetness. And the salted caramel sauce chocolate ganache is the perfect finishing touch. It adds a delicious richness to the cake without being too sweet. 

The most time-consuming part was waiting for the cake layers to cool completely before assembling the cake. But it was well worth the wait. The result was an incredibly moist and flavorful cake, with everyone asking for seconds.

8. Red Velvet Cheesecake Cake

This Red Velvet Cheesecake Cake is the perfect dessert for any special occasion. The cake has a beautiful romantic valentines day cake kind of touch to it. You can also make mini cheesecakes. 

When I tried this cake, it was super moist and fluffy, with a bold red velvet flavor. The cheesecake filling is rich and creamy, and the whole cake is topped with a decadent cheesecake cream cheese frosting. 

The recipe is relatively easy to follow, although it does require a bit of time and effort. The finished product is well worth the effort, however. 

9. Chocolate Pumpkin Cheesecake Cake

This Chocolate Pumpkin Cheesecake Cake is the perfect way to celebrate fall. This rich chocolate cake is layered with a sweet pumpkin-style cheesecake filling and topped with a creamy chocolate ganache.

I can’t think of a perfect fall dessert. I decided to give this recipe a try, and it did not disappoint. The cake was full of flavor, and the pumpkin cheesecake filling was the perfect balance of sweet and spicy.

The chocolate ganache added a beautiful finishing touch. This cake was a hit with my family and friends!

10. Peanut Butter Cheesecake Chocolate Cake

This cake is the perfect cheesecake recipe. It’s the combination of rich chocolate, creamy peanut butter, and fluffy cheesecake. It was so moist and dense, with a deep chocolate flavor that was offset by the sweetness of the peanut butter frosting. 

The frosting is rich and creamy, with just the right amount of sweetness. It pairs perfectly with the chocolate cake, creating a decadent and delicious dessert. Ahh.. the perfect cheesecake bars. 

I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves peanut butter and chocolate.

11. Banana Cream Cheesecake

I’m a sucker for banana dessert recipes, so when I saw this recipe for banana cream cheesecake, I knew I had to try it. 

The cake is straightforward – it’s a classic graham cracker crust with a vanilla cheesecake filling. However, the real star of the show is the banana pudding topping. 

It’s made with fresh bananas, heavy cream, and vanilla instant pudding mix and is delicious. The cheesecake is rich and creamy, and the pudding provides the perfect amount of sweetness. 

12. No-Bake Espresso Chocolate Cheesecake

This cake has a chocolate espresso flavor that is out of this world, and the cheesecake itself is so smooth and fluffy. This is a recipe for chocolate lovers!

I was a little worried about the texture of the cheesecake since there was no baking involved, but it turned out perfectly. The key is to ensure you whip the cream cheese and heavy cream until they’re nice and light.

I also added some instant coffee powder to bring out the espresso flavor. This recipe is the perfect way to indulge your sweet tooth without spending hours in the kitchen!

13. Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake

This lemon blueberry cheesecake recipe is the perfect dessert for a summer party. The cheesecake filling is light and fluffy, and the sweet blueberry topping perfectly balances the tart lemon flavor. 

The crust is made of graham crackers and butter, and the filling is a mixture of cream cheese, sour cream topping, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. The topping is a combination of fresh blueberries, lemon juice, and sugar. 

The result is a rich, perfectly creamy cheesecake with a tart and juicy berry topping. This recipe is a winner – delicious, easy to follow, and sure to please a crowd. 

14. Coconut Cream Cheesecake

This recipe is genuinely a coconut treat that won’t disappoint coconut lovers. The cake crust is made with shredded coconut and graham crackers, and you can easily make it in springform pans.

The filling is rich and creamy, with just the right amount of sweetness. The topping is my favorite part – it’s a thick layer of whipped cream. It is lightly sweetened with coconut milk and sprinkled with toasted coconut flakes. 

Every bite of this cake is absolute bliss, and I can’t wait to make it again. If you’re a fan of cheesecake (or even if you’re not), I highly recommend trying this recipe. 

15. Deep Lemon Curd and Raspberry No-Bake Cheesecake

This recipe for Deep Lemon Curd and Raspberry Cheesecake is the perfect summer dessert. The cheesecake filling is light and fluffy, and the tart lemon curd provides a refreshing contrast. 

The lemon curd gives the cheesecake a tartness balanced out by the raspberries’ sweetness. The no-bake element means it’s quick and easy to make.

This recipe is straightforward to follow and only takes a few minutes to prepare. I recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a show-stopping dessert that is sure to impress.

16. No-Bake Lemon Meringue Cheesecake

This no-bake lemon meringue cheesecake is the perfect summer dessert. It’s light and fluffy, with a tart lemon flavor balanced perfectly by the sweet meringue topping. 

The cheesecake is incredibly easy to make and only requires a few simple ingredients. The crust is made from graham crackers and butter, and the filling only involves cream cheese, lemon juice, and whipped cream. 

Assembly is quick and straightforward, resulting in a truly impressive dessert. Best of all, this cheesecake can be made ahead of time, so it’s perfect for entertaining. 

17. Baileys Strawberries & Cream Cheesecake

This recipe looks fantastic, and you are going to try it. The cheesecake filling sounds rich and creamy, and the strawberry sauce is the perfect complement in the cake pan. 

The preparation time is just 10 minutes, as mentioned in the recipe. The strawberry topping is also perfect – not too sweet and with just the right amount of acidity to balance out the sweetness of the cheesecake. 

I think this recipe would be perfect for a special occasion or a dinner party, and I’m sure your guests would be impressed. 

18. White Chocolate & Raspberry Cheesecake

This White Chocolate & Raspberry Cheesecake recipe is the perfect treat for any cheesecake lover. The raspberry coulis is tart and fresh, and the white chocolate ganache is rich and creamy. 

The white chocolate and raspberry flavor combination is heavenly. And the topping of fresh raspberries and white chocolate shavings is the perfect finishing touch.

The cheesecake itself is light and fluffy, with a hint of vanilla. This recipe is easy to follow and produces a delicious, impressive dessert.

19. Milkybar Cheesecake

This Milkybar Cheesecake is incredibly smooth and creamy, with just the right amount of sweetness. And the chocolate cookie crust provides the perfect contrast in texture. 

I’ll admit, I was a bit skeptical when I saw this recipe for Milky Bar Cheesecake. I mean, how could something so simple be any good? But boy, was I wrong! 

This cheesecake is delicious. The chocolate and cream cheese blend ideally, and the biscuit base provides just the right amount of crunch. 

20. Maltesers Cheesecake

This Maltesers cheesecake recipe is so easy and only takes a few ingredients. The crust is made from crushed biscuits and melted butter, and the filling is a mixture of cream cheese, sugar, and malt powder. 

I was a little doubtful about the malt powder, but it worked well to give the cheesecake that classic malty flavor. The cheesecake was rich and creamy, and the sweetness of the sugar well balanced the malt flavor. 

The chocolate ganache on top was also delicious. Overall, this recipe was quick and easy and resulted in a delicious cheesecake that would be perfect for any chocolate lover. 

20 Delicious Cheesecake Recipes

Recipe by Brenda

Ingredients

  • Lemon Raspberry Cheesecake

  • Cranberry Jam White Chocolate Mousse Cheesecake

  • No Bake Snickers Cheesecake Pie

  • No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake

  • Key Lime Cheesecake

  • Vanilla Bean Cheesecake

  • Salted Caramel Chocolate Cheesecake Cake

  • Red Velvet Cheesecake Cake

  • Chocolate Pumpkin Cheesecake Cake

  • Peanut Butter Cheesecake Chocolate Cake

  • Banana Cream Cheesecake

  • No-Bake Espresso Chocolate Cheesecake

  • Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake

  • Coconut Cream Cheesecake

  • Deep Lemon Curd and Raspberry No-Bake Cheesecake

  • No-Bake Lemon Meringue Cheesecake

  • Baileys Strawberries & Cream Cheesecake

  • White Chocolate & Raspberry Cheesecake

  • Milkybar Cheesecake

  • Maltesers Cheesecake

Directions

  • Select your favorite recipe.
  • Organize all the required ingredients.
  • Prepare an excellent cheesecake in only a few minutes or an hour!
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