Food and Recipes Party Food and Drink 35 To-Die-For Cheesecake Recipes for Every Occasion By Southern Living Editors Southern Living Editors Since 1966, the editors of Southern Living have been carrying out the mission of the brand: to bring enjoyment, fulfillment, and inspiration to our readers by celebrating life in the South. We inspire creativity in their homes, their kitchens, their gardens, and their personal style. We are a friend they can trust, a guide to the seasons, a helping hand during the holidays, and a relentless champion of the Southern way of life. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on July 17, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Iain Bagwell; Prop Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine; Food Styling: Torie Cox Death by cheesecake isn't likely—but it wouldn't be the worst way to go, especially if you're digging into one of our smooth and creamy cheesecake recipes. 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. Over the holidays, our Chocolate Truffle Cheesecake or Peppermint Cheesecake are excellent crowd-pleasers; in the spring, our Lemon Bar Cheesecake is tart and refreshing. Take your pick from these creative cheesecake recipes, including Banana Pudding Cheesecake, Oreo Cheesecake, and Mixed Berry Cheesecake Cupcakes. Our easy cheesecake recipes will become staples in your dessert recipe rotation. 01 of 35 Petite Blueberry Cheesecakes Jennifer Davick Recipe: Petite Blueberry Cheesecakes 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. 02 of 35 Lemon Bar Cheesecake Photo: Jennifer Davick Recipe: Lemon Bar Cheesecake 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. 03 of 35 Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Cheesecake Photographer: Will Dickey Prop Stylist: Missie Crawford Food Stylist: Erin Merhar Recipe: Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Cheesecake Our Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Cheesecake isn't complete without a thick layer of ganache on top to pay homage to its inspiration. 04 of 35 Banana Pudding Cheesecake Photo: Jennifer Davick Recipe: Banana Pudding Cheesecake This sinfully sweet dessert is the perfect blend of fresh bananas, creamy cheesecake, and crunchy vanilla wafers. 05 of 35 Chocolate Truffle Cheesecake Jim Franco Recipe: Chocolate Truffle Cheesecake Let this elegant chocolate cheesecake be the centerpiece of your holiday tablescape featuring a gorgeous white chocolate snowflake in the center. 06 of 35 Pumpkin-Pecan Cheesecake Jennifer Davick Recipe: 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. 07 of 35 Crème Brûlée Cheesecake Micah A. Leal Recipe: Crème Brûlée Cheesecake This dreamy cheesecake recipe combines two of our favorite desserts for a beautiful result you can make all year long. 08 of 35 Oreo Cheesecake Micah A. Leal Recipe: Oreo Cheesecake This kid-friendly cheesecake recipe uses Oreos in the crust, the filling, and the topping to ensure you get a little Oreo goodness in every bite. 09 of 35 Dreamy Lemon Cheesecake Jennifer Causey Recipe: Dreamy Lemon Cheesecake This ultra-smooth cheesecake recipe comes by its name honestly—we're still dreaming about it long after our first taste. 10 of 35 Cheesecake Cookies Caitlin Bensel Recipe: Cheesecake Cookies This vintage cookie recipe will be a hit at the Christmas cookie swap. 11 of 35 Instant Pot Double Chocolate Cheesecake Southern Living Recipe: Instant Pot Double Chocolate Cheesecake You already know your Instant Pot has dinner covered, but you'll be blown away by what it can do with dessert. 12 of 35 Pumpkin Cheesecake Tart with Honey Swiss Meringue Jody Horton Recipe: Pumpkin Cheesecake Tart with Honey Swiss Meringue Your fall and Thanksgiving guests won't miss the pumpkin pie with this incredible cheesecake tart on the table. 13 of 35 Red Velvet Cheesecake Photo: Jennifer Davick Recipe: Red Velvet Cheesecake 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. 14 of 35 Star-Spangled Cheesecake Southern Living Recipe: Star-Spangled Cheesecake Your Fourth of July party's finale fireworks can't compete with this star-studded, big-batch cheesecake recipe. 15 of 35 Red Velvet Cheesecake-Vanilla Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Hector Manuel Sanchez Recipe: Red Velvet Cheesecake-Vanilla Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting This dessert sandwiches a dreamy white cake between two red velvet cheesecakes for the most stunning cake you may ever make. 16 of 35 Carrot Cake Cheesecake Micah A. Leal Recipe: Carrot Cake Cheesecake This wonderfully spiced cheesecake sits on top of a thick layer of carrot cake for your new favorite way to enjoy carrot cake. 17 of 35 Double-Decker Pecan Cheesecake Pie Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox Recipe: Double-Decker Pecan Cheesecake Pie Pecan Pie and cheesecake meet in beautiful harmony with this dessert that we'll surely be serving at Thanksgiving from now on. 18 of 35 Red, White, and Blue Cheesecake Bars Linda Pugliese; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox Recipe: Red, White, and Blue Cheesecake Bars 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. 19 of 35 Butter Pecan Cheesecake Photo: Alison Miksch, prop styling: Prissy Lee, food styling: Erin Merhar Recipe: Butter Pecan Cheesecake Although the rich butter pecan sauce really steals the show, you'll be amazed by the silky-smooth texture of this Butter Pecan Cheesecake. 20 of 35 Toffee S'mores Cheesecake Southern Living Recipe: Toffee S'mores Cheesecake Three incredible layers of toffee cheesecake, chocolate cheesecake, and golden-brown marshmallows sit atop this classic graham cracker crust, making this dish irresistible to kids and adults alike. 21 of 35 Bourbon-Praline Cheesecake Antonis Achilleos; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop styling: Lydia Pursell Recipe: Bourbon-Praline Cheesecake 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. 22 of 35 Peach Cobbler Cheesecake Photography and Styling: Sarah Epperson Recipe: Peach Cobbler Cheesecake Some things are worth waiting for—at the top of that list is our Peach Cobbler Cheesecake. 23 of 35 Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake Photography and Styling: Sarah Epperson Recipe: Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake This creamy cheesecake is nestled in a buttery shortbread crust and surrounded by fluffy lady fingers. Top it with fresh strawberries and homemade whipped cream to make it even prettier and more delicious. 24 of 35 Coconut Cheesecake Squares Southern Living Recipe: Coconut Cheesecake Squares 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 to the tropics. 25 of 35 Peppermint Cheesecake Southern Living Recipe: Peppermint Cheesecake Decadent chocolate and peppermint fuse together to create a cool treat. 26 of 35 Cheesecake Crescent Rolls Micah A. Leal Recipe: Cheesecake Crescent Rolls Cheesecake for breakfast anyone? Crescent rolls make the perfect top and bottom crust on this creative rendition. 27 of 35 Blueberry Mini Cheesecakes Southern Living Recipe: Blueberry Mini Cheesecakes This recipe makes the most of fresh berries, accentuating the blueberry flavor with bright lemon zest. 28 of 35 Baklava Cheesecake Recipe: Baklava Cheesecake In addition to a walnut crust, each slice of this indulgent cheesecake includes a surprise serving of baklava. 29 of 35 Mixed Berry Cheesecake Cupcakes Photographer: Alison Miksch Food Stylist: Erin Merhar Prop Stylist: Prissy Lee Recipe: Mixed Berry Cheesecake Cupcakes Use whatever berries are seasonally available when making these cupcakes. A batch yields 12 and only takes 25 minutes of hands-on time. 30 of 35 Mini Cranberry-Cheesecake Pies David Malosh; Prop Styling: Robyn Glaser; Food Styling: Maggie Ruggiero Recipe: Mini Cranberry-Cheesecake Pies Add a pop of color to any table with these festive cheesecake pies. 31 of 35 Mississippi Mud Cheesecake Southern Living Recipe: Mississippi Mud Cheesecake This iconic Southern desert is transformed into a cheesecake. The chocolate, pecan, and marshmallow combination is a creamy, irresistible delight. 32 of 35 Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes Photographer: Alison Miksch; Food Stylist: Erin Merhar; Prop Stylist: Prissy Lee Recipe: Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes Be sure to use pumpkin puree—not pumpkin pie mix—for this fall favorite. 33 of 35 Cheesecake Tarts Van Chaplin Recipe: Cheesecake Tarts These single-serve cheesecake tarts are pretty and light for a bridal or baby shower. 34 of 35 Ambrosia Cheesecake Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Giulietta Pinna; Food Styling: Ali Ramee Recipe: Ambrosia Cheesecake The flavors of classic Ambrosia Salad get a makeover in this creamy cheesecake. 35 of 35 Peach-Ricotta Cheesecake with Pecan Crust Iain Bagwell; Prop Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine; Food Styling: Torie Cox Recipe: Peach-Ricotta Cheesecake with Pecan Crust Georgia-favorite peaches and pecans star in this summery cheesecake recipe. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit