Our Favorite Cheesecake Recipes

Sang An

Fruit-topped, chocolate-laced, fun-sized, no-bake, made with cream cheese or ricotta -- cheesecake is as adaptable as it is irresistible. Whether you're seeking New York-style tradition or holiday whimsy, there's a cheesecake recipe for every occasion.

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Rhubarb-Raspberry Cheesecake Squares

Con Poulos

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Topping cheesecake with shimmering fruit is nothing new, but we spun this one in a fresh direction by swapping out the expected cherries for ruby-red rhubarb-raspberry gelee.

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Triple-Chocolate Cheesecake

David Loftus

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This cheesecake gets upgraded with a triple dose of chocolate. It's in the crust, in the filling, and over the top.

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Mini Ginger-Almond Cheesecakes

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No fancy pans are required to make these mini cheesecakes -- cupcake tins do the trick. What's more, only the crumb crust needs to be baked.

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Classic Cheesecake

A graham-cracker crust and silky cream-cheese filling make this New York-style cheesecake a winner. (It's one of Martha's personal favorites!)Get the Classic Cheesecake Recipe

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Strawberries-and-Cream Cheesecake

Beatriz Da Costa

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Intense oven-roasted strawberries are folded into a blend of tangy mascarpone and cream cheese, then covered with a rich vanilla layer -- proof that cheesecake can be both unexpected and delicious.

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Margarita Cheesecake

Con Poulos

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If you don’t feel like mixing cocktails, dole them out by the slice instead. The alcohol bakes out while cooking, so guests of all ages can enjoy this decadent treat.

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Ricotta Cheesecake

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With just 15 minutes of prep and no water bath required, this Italian-style recipe is one of our easiest cheesecakes.

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Maple Cheesecake with Roasted Pears

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Maple syrup flavors this luscious cheesecake inside and out, from the creamy filling to the broiled pears on top.

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Mini Mocha Cheesecakes

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These little cakes are not what they seem -- what looks like molten chocolate cake is actually cheesecake made with nonfat cottage cheese and a chocolate-wafer-cookie base.

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Light Cherry Cheesecake

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You'd never guess by the velvety texture that this cheesecake boasts less fat than the original, thanks to cottage cheese and lighter versions of cream cheese and sour cream.

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Carrot Cheesecake with Marzipan Carrots

Anna Williams

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Cream-cheese frosting and warm spices, carrot cake's best features, are reimagined as a showstopping cheesecake topped with marzipan carrots.

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No-Cook Red, White, and Blue Cheesecake

Andrew Purcell

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This berry pretty combo of fruit suits July 4th, but you can use whatever's best at the market -- and make it whenever you please.

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No-Bake Spiderweb Cheesecake

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Innocents are snared easily by a ganache spiderweb spun by a gumdrop spider with licorice-string legs. Try a bite, if you dare.

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"Pumpkin Pie" Cheesecake

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No need to choose between cake and pie on Thanksgiving -- this elegant swirl-topped treat has it all.

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Gingerbread Cheesecake

Sang An

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A molasses-gingerbread crust doubles as dough for the cookies that top this charming holiday dessert.

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