These cheesecakes aren’t background desserts—they’re showstoppers. Creamy, rich, and absolutely unapologetic, they command attention from first slice to last crumb. Dessert dominance, achieved.

White Chocolate Cheesecake Bars

White Chocolate Cheesecake Bars. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

White Chocolate Cheesecake Bars are rich, creamy, and perfectly sweet. With a buttery crust and smooth white chocolate filling, they’re an easy yet elegant dessert for any occasion.
Get the Recipe: White Chocolate Cheesecake Bars

Cheesecake Bars

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Cheesecake Bars. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

These cheesecake bars have a buttery, nutty crust topped with a cheesecake filling. A sprinkle of brown sugar and walnuts adds crunch to every bite.
Get the Recipe: Cheesecake Bars

Instant Pot Apple Pie Cheesecake

Slice of apple pie cheesecake in front of the Instant Pot.
Instant Pot Apple Pie Cheesecake. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Love both cheesecake and apple pie? Combine them in one gorgeous dessert! This delicious Instant Pot apple pie cheesecake tastes amazing and is perfect for fall.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Apple Pie Cheesecake

Banana Pudding Cheesecake

Banana Pudding Cheesecake. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

If banana pudding and rich cheesecake came together in one dreamy dessert, it would be this banana pudding cheesecake. Inspired by the Cheesecake Factory’s version, this one amps up the banana flavor and leans into the classic Southern pudding style. No water bath needed, just an easy bake with a vanilla wafer crust and a fluffy whipped cream topping. It’s creamy, nostalgic, and sure to impress.
Get the Recipe: Banana Pudding Cheesecake

Mini Turtle Cheesecakes

A slice of a mini turtle cheesecake with caramel and pecans on a cupcake liner.
Mini Turtle Cheesecakes. Photo credit: Thriving In Parenting.

These bite-size mini turtle cheesecakes bring together creamy cheesecake, gooey caramel, and crunchy pecans for a dessert that’s a total blast of flavors. Perfect for your next party!
Get the Recipe: Mini Turtle Cheesecakes

Yogurt Chocolate Ripple Cheesecake

Yogurt Chocolate Ripple Keto Cheesecake piece on a white plate.
Yogurt Chocolate Ripple Cheesecake. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Enjoy our Chocolate Ripple No Bake Cheesecake Recipe without crust as a healthy alternative whenever sweet cravings arise. This low carb no-bake cheesecake is an easy dessert you can whip up quickly.
Get the Recipe: Yogurt Chocolate Ripple Cheesecake

No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake

No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake topped with whipped cream and pecans.
No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

No bake pumpkin cheesecake recipe is the perfect Thanksgiving dessert! A gingersnap crust is topped with creamy pumpkin cheesecake filling.
Get the Recipe: No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake

Instant Pot Yogurt Cheesecake

Instant Pot Keto Cheesecake with frozen berries on top.
Instant Pot Yogurt Cheesecake. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Our super easy Instant Pot Yogurt Cheesecake, made with only 2 ingredients and 3 net carbs per portion, has a rich, dense, and creamy texture like no other. Out of all instant pot cheesecake recipes, this is the simplest crustless dessert recipe one can get.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Yogurt Cheesecake

A slice of cookie dough cheesecake with chocolate ganache garnished with cookie dough and whipped cream.
Cookie Dough Cheesecake. Photo credit: Baking Beauty.

My cookie dough cheesecake features a rich and creamy base studded with decadent cookie dough pieces. If you like sneaking bites of cookie dough, you are going to go crazy over this cheesecake.
Get the Recipe: Cookie Dough Cheesecake

Caramel Apple Cheesecake Brownie

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Caramel Apple Cheesecake Brownie. Photo credit: Ginger Casa.

These delicious caramel apple cheesecake brownies are the perfect, easy fall dessert!
Get the Recipe: Caramel Apple Cheesecake Brownie

Lemon Cranberry Cheesecake Bars

Lemon cranberry cheesecake bars on a white plate.
Lemon Cranberry Cheesecake Bars. Photo credit: Thriving In Parenting.

Indulge in the perfect blend of tart and sweet with these Lemon Cranberry Cheesecake Bars. A luscious layer of creamy cheesecake sits atop a buttery graham cracker crust, while a vibrant lemon cranberry topping adds a burst of fruity flavor. The vibrant red color makes these bars a delightful treat for any occasion.
Get the Recipe: Lemon Cranberry Cheesecake Bars

San Sebastian Basque Cheesecake

A Bite of Basque Cheesecake on a fork on a plate.
San Sebastian Basque Cheesecake. Photo credit: Call Me PMc.

San Sebastian Basque Cheesecake is a traditional Spanish Basque cheesecake recipe. This cheesecake is crustless and has a, purposely, scorched top and velvety smooth inside.
Get the Recipe: San Sebastian Basque Cheesecake

Cannoli Cheesecake

A slice of cannoli cheesecake topped with mini chocolate chips and dusted with powdered sugar.
Cannoli Cheesecake. Photo credit: Baking Beauty.

My cannoli cheesecake features an amazing cannoli cone crust filled with a rich and creamy cannoli filling. It tastes like your favorite Italian bakery treat in cheesecake form!
Get the Recipe: Cannoli Cheesecake

Farmers Cheesecake Bundt Cake

Farmers Cheesecake Keto Bundt Cake on a plate with flowers behind.
Farmers Cheesecake Bundt Cake. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Our Extra Moist Blueberry Bundt Cake Recipe, enriched with homemade farmers’ cheese instead of lemon, is a perfect idea even for breakfast with your morning coffee. You can enjoy this treat throughout the year because of using dried and not fresh blueberries.
Get the Recipe: Farmers Cheesecake Bundt Cake

Smores Cheesecake

Marshmallow cheesecake inside a graham cracker crust topped with marshmallows and chocolate sauce.
Smores Cheesecake. Photo credit: Baking Beauty.

A graham cracker crust with marshmallows and chocolate baked right in, topped with smooth creamy cheesecake and toasted marshmallows. Your favorite summer treat no campfire required!
Get the Recipe: Smores Cheesecake

Classic Cheesecake Recipe

Classic Cheesecake Recipe. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

This classic cheesecake is everything you want in a dessert—smooth, creamy, and full of rich flavor, all without the fuss of a water bath. A special baking method helps keep the top crack free, so every slice looks as good as it tastes. Made with Philadelphia cream cheese, a touch of sour cream, and a few pantry staples, it’s a simple recipe that delivers a truly indulgent treat.
Get the Recipe: Classic Cheesecake Recipe

No-Base Instant Pot Lemon Cheesecake

No-Base Instant Pot Keto Lemon Cheesecake with meringue on top.
No-Base Instant Pot Lemon Cheesecake. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Extra quick and easy, our No-Base Instant Pot Lemon Cheesecake with sugar-free meringue is rich in flavors and super creamy with that perfect slightly sour lemon aftertaste. Fully low-carb, gluten-free, grain-free, diabetic friendly and, of course, sugar-free, this lemon cheesecake is made with only 4 ingredients plus meringue and baked in 20 minutes.
Get the Recipe: No-Base Instant Pot Lemon Cheesecake

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