Our Favorite Holiday Cheesecakes
Chocolate Truffle Cheesecake
Recipe: Chocolate Truffle Cheesecake
A glistened chocolate ganache topping receives a festive look with a white chocolate snowflake. If you’re looking for an easier finish, add fresh raspberries instead.
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Pumpkin-Pecan Cheesecake
Recipe: Pumpkin-Pecan Cheesecake
A decadent Praline Topping makes an indulgent finishing touch on this show-stopping cheesecake.
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Red Velvet Cheesecake-Vanilla Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Recipe: Red Velvet Cheesecake-Vanilla Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Deck the halls with cheesecake this year. This cake is almost too pretty to eat—almost being the keyword.
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Caramel Apple-Brownie Cheesecake
Recipe: Caramel Apple-Brownie Cheesecake
The gooey caramel topping will drip down the side of each slice as you plate this beauty up.
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Caramel Apple Cheesecake Tart
Recipe: Caramel Apple Cheesecake Tart
For the topping, you can either arrange the apples on top of the chilled cheesecake in a decorative fashion or pile them high for a more rustic presentation.
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Red Velvet-White Chocolate Cheesecake
Recipe: Red Velvet-White Chocolate Cheesecake
Don’t know where to begin? Let our video tutorial take you through the process, step-by-step.
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Caramel-Apple Cheesecake
Recipe: Caramel-Apple Cheesecake
You’re going to love the cinnamon cheesecake filling. Kick it up a notch with a creamy concoction of Granny Smith apples, sugar, and nutmeg.
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Chocolate-Peppermint Cheesecake
Recipe: Chocolate-Peppermint Cheesecake
Pile it high with whipped peppermint cream—your new favorite holiday condiment. It tastes great on coffee too.
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Praline-Crusted Cheesecake
Recipe: Praline-Crusted Cheesecake
If you’re looking for a cheesecake with a Southern spin, you’ve found it.
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Chocolate Fudge Cheesecake
Recipe: Chocolate Fudge Cheesecake
Top each decadent slice with a few fresh strawberries for a dose of fresh flavor.
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Pumpkin Cheesecake
Recipe: Pumpkin Cheesecake
We topped ours with leaf garnishes made with refrigerated piecrusts, but you can skip it altogether if you’re of the less-is-more mentality.
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Layered Peppermint Cheesecake
Recipe: Layered Peppermint Cheesecake
With layers this tall, be care how thick you make each slice. You won’t want a bite of this indulgent holiday treat going to waste.
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Pumpkin Cheesecake Tart with Honey Swiss Meringue
Recipe: Pumpkin Cheesecake Tart with Honey Swiss Meringue
A pecan tart crust is layered with cheesecake and pumpkin before being topped with cloud-like meringue. Brown the meringue with a kitchen torch for a stunning presentation.
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White Chocolate-Cranberry Cheesecake
Recipe: White Chocolate-Cranberry Cheesecake
This is the epitome of what a holiday dessert should be. At once tart and sweet, guests will rave over this one.
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Cinderella Cheesecake
Recipe: Cinderella Cheesecake
Peanut butter fans, you’ve met your match. Paired with a brownie crust, Cinderella Cheesecake is a fairytale come true.
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Lemon Bar Cheesecake
Recipe: Lemon Bar Cheesecake
This bright cheesecake is a zippy note with which to end your holiday meal.
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Lightened Chocolate-Coffee Cheesecake with Mocha Sauce
Recipe: Lightened Chocolate-Coffee Cheesecake with Mocha Sauce
Serve a slice of this pretty cheesecake with a hot cup of Irish coffee for a cozy finish.
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Cheesecake Squares
Recipe: Cheesecake Squares
If you’ve never met a sheet cake you didn’t like, your going to love our cheesecake squares.
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Eggnog Cheesecake with Gingersnap Crust
Recipe: Eggnog Cheesecake with Gingersnap Crust
The season’s most beloved beverage is now in cheesecake form.