Food and Recipes Entertaining Ideas & Tips 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 Alana Al-Hatlani Alana Al-Hatlani is an Assistant Food Editor at Southern Living. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on July 23, 2024 Close 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. Does Cheesecake Need To Be Refrigerated? 01 of 47 Turtle Cheesecake 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. Get The Recipe 02 of 47 Key Lime Cheesecake 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. Get The Recipe 03 of 47 Chocolate-Raspberry Cheesecake Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Christine Kelly; Food Stylist: Ali Ramee This berry topped cheesecake tastes like the richest chocolate truffle you've ever had. Get The Recipe 04 of 47 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. Get The Recipe 05 of 47 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." Get The Recipe 06 of 47 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. Get The Recipe 07 of 47 Strawberry Cheesecake 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. Get The Recipe 08 of 47 Oreo Cheesecake 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. Get The Recipe 09 of 47 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. Get The Recipe 10 of 47 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. Get The Recipe 11 of 47 No-Bake Honey Cheesecake 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! Get The Recipe 12 of 47 Pecan Cheesecake 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. Get The Recipe 13 of 47 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, Get The Recipe 14 of 47 Caramel Apple Cheescake 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. Get The Recipe 15 of 47 Strawberry Cheesecake Bites 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. Get The Recipe 16 of 47 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. Get The Recipe 17 of 47 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! Get The Recipe 18 of 47 Banana Pudding Cheesecake Bars 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. Get The Recipe 19 of 47 Any-Berry No-Bake Cheesecake 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. Get The Recipe 20 of 47 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. Get The Recipe 21 of 47 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. 22 of 47 Petite Blueberry Cheesecakes 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. Get The Recipe 23 of 47 Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Cheesecake 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. Get The Recipe 24 of 47 Banana Pudding Cheesecake Photo: Jennifer Davick This sinfully sweet dessert is the perfect blend of fresh bananas, creamy cheesecake, and crunchy vanilla wafers. Get The Recipe 25 of 47 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. Get The Recipe 26 of 47 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. Get The Recipe 27 of 47 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. Get The Recipe 28 of 47 No Bake Cheesecake 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. Get The Recipe 29 of 47 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. Get The Recipe 30 of 47 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. Get The Recipe 31 of 47 Cheesecake Cookies Caitlin Bensel This vintage cookie recipe will be a hit at the Christmas cookie swap. Get The Recipe 32 of 47 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. Get The Recipe 33 of 47 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. Get The Recipe 34 of 47 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. Get The Recipe 35 of 47 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. Get The Recipe 36 of 47 Double-Decker Pecan Cheesecake Pie 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. Get The Recipe 37 of 47 Butter Pecan Cheesecake 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. Get The Recipe 38 of 47 Bourbon-Praline Cheesecake 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. Get The Recipe 39 of 47 Peach Cobbler Cheesecake Photography and Styling: Sarah Epperson A sweet streusel topping and layer of juicy peaches turns an ordinary cheesecake into a showstopper. Get The Recipe 40 of 47 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. Get The Recipe 41 of 47 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. Get The Recipe 42 of 47 Cheesecake Crescent Rolls Micah A. Leal Cheesecake for breakfast anyone? Crescent rolls make the perfect top and bottom crust on this creative rendition. Get The Recipe 43 of 47 Mixed Berry 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. Get The Recipe 44 of 47 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. Get The Recipe 45 of 47 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. Get The Recipe 46 of 47 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. Get The Recipe 47 of 47 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. Get The Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit