Best-Ever Cheesecake Recipes

Praline-Crusted Cheesecake

Crumbled pralines and sugared shortbread make an out-of-this-world crust for classic cheesecake. Either make your own pralines or buy them to cut back on prep time.

Recipe: Praline-Crusted Cheesecake

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Lemon Bar Cheesecake

Imagine the delicious possibilities of lemon bars and cheesecake together in one indulgent dessert. Using a dark springform pan ensures a golden brown crust without having to bake before adding the filling.

Recipe: Lemon Bar Cheesecake

Lightened Chocolate-Coffee Cheesecake with Mocha Sauce

Chocolate and coffee flavors mingle perfectly in this sinfully delicious cheesecake. The only thing missing is the guilt.

Recipe: Lightened Chocolate-Coffee Cheesecake with Mocha Sauce

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Banana Pudding Cheesecake

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

Recipe: Banana Pudding Cheesecake

Ultimate Cheesecake

Looking for a go-to cheesecake recipe? You've found the one! This classic cheesecake is great on its own or with a simple Apricot Glaze.

Recipe: Ultimate Cheesecake

Red Velvet Cheesecake

A red velvet filling is spiked with cocoa, topped with a creamy cheesecake layer, and baked in a dark chocolate crust.

Recipe: Red Velvet Cheesecake

Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas

Chocolate Truffle Cheesecake

Chocolate lovers will swoon over this chocolate-filled, chocolate ganache-topped cheesecake. Plus, it's easy to make ahead and pull out of the refrigerator after dinner. Follow our instructions to make the festive snowflake topper.

Recipe: Chocolate Truffle Cheesecake
Step-by-Step White Chocolate Snowflake Garnish

Photo: Luca Trovato

Caramel-Apple Cheesecake

Everything about this cheesecake is delicious—from the cinnamon graham cracker crust to the apple jelly-glazed apples on top.

Recipe: Caramel-Apple Cheesecake

Pumpkin-Pecan Cheesecake

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

Recipe: Pumpkin-Pecan Cheesecake

Chocolate-Fudge Cheesecake

Chocoholics are sure to love this ultra-rich cheesecake, which features traditional cheesecake sandwiched between a chocolate-pecan brownie base and a thick, homemade chocolate glaze.

Recipe: Chocolate-Fudge Cheesecake

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Caramel Apple-Brownie Cheesecake

Test Kitchen Director Rebecca Gordon says, "Use a shiny pan to prevent excessive browning when baking a coffee cake or cheesecake."

Recipe: Caramel Apple-Brownie Cheesecake

Photo: Iain Bagwell

White Chocolate-Cranberry Cheesecake

The perfect ending to a festive meal - from the deep red cranberry topping to the velvety smooth comforting bites.

Recipe: White Chocolate-Cranberry Cheesecake

Photo: Tina Cornett

Warm Fudge-Filled Cheesecake

A warm fudge center makes this cheesecake melt-in-your-mouth delicious. A homemade pistachio crust is worth the extra effort.

Recipe: Warm Fudge-Filled Cheesecake

Photo: Jennifer Davick / Styling: Leigh Anne Montgomery / Food Styling: Angela Sellers

Free-form Strawberry Cheesecake

Twenty minutes and six ingredients are all it takes to make this yummy cheesecake.

Recipe: Free-form Strawberry Cheesecake

Irish Strawberry-and-Cream Cheesecake

Swirled with strawberry preserves and flavored with Irish cream liqueur, this cheesecake will be a hit at any get-together.

Recipe: Irish Strawberry-and-Cream Cheesecake

Eggnog Cheesecake with Gingersnap Crust

It only takes 15 minutes to put together this seasonal cheesecake with an easy three-ingredient gingersnap crust.

Recipe: Eggnog Cheesecake with Gingersnap Crust

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Pecan Cheesecake Pie

This indulgent treat has layers of creamy cheesecake batter, a classic pecan pie filling, and crunchy pecans.

Recipe: Pecan Cheesecake Pie

Brandy Alexander Cheesecake

Garnish this rich cheesecake with berries and currants for a party-perfect presentation. The cake can be baked and frozen up to a month ahead.

Recipe: Brandy Alexander Cheesecake

Festive Piña Colada Cheesecake

Crushed pineapple, coconut, and a little light rum give this easy piña colada cheesecake its Caribbean flair.

Recipe: Festive Piña Colada Cheesecake

Lime-Goat Cheese Cheesecakes

For a twist on classic cheesecake, try adding goat cheese to the mixture. It adds another dimension of flavor, and with a bit of lime juice and honey it may just become your favorite cheesecake recipe.

Recipe: Lime-Goat Cheese Cheesecakes