31 Fresh and Summery Cheesecake Recipes

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31 Fresh and Summery Cheesecake Recipes1/31 Peach Cheesecake Test Kitchen Approved Fresh Peach Cheesecake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 20 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The fresh peaches in this recipe really make this a delicious dessert! My family and friends say it’s hard to stop eating it. It saves excellent frozen, too! —Amy Miller, Fort Wayne, Indiana 2/31 Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Test Kitchen Approved Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This

cheesecake packs the flavors of sweet strawberries into every bite

cheesecake packs the flavors of sweet strawberries into every bite. You’ll love this dessert from top to bottom, with its crust made of vanilla wafers, filling of freeze-dried strawberries and cream cheese, and crumbled topping of the two together. —Megan Taylor, Greenfield, Wisconsin 3/31 Raspberry Cheesecake Test Kitchen Approved Sarah Tramonte for Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 15 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The first time I made this luscious cheesecake, I took it to a friend’s house and everyone who tasted it had high words of praise for how smooth and

silky it was

silky it was. Savor each bite of this raspberry cheesecake and bask in the admiration of your lucky tasters. —Tina Moffett, Fort Wayne, Indiana 4/31 Blackberry Cheesecake Test Kitchen Approved Blackberry Cheesecake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 10 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Try this classic cheesecake recipe with a little twist. It’s excellent to make during blackberry season! —Elissa Ricks, Idaho Falls, Idaho 5/31 Fruity Pebbles Cheesecake Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 2 hours 10 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe

Coconut lovers, rejoice!

Creator: This luscious dessert combines classic cheesecake with the nostalgia of a beloved cereal. Fruity Pebbles grace both the crust and the creamy, fruity filling, plus add a colorful, confetti-like pop on top. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen 6/31 Coconut Cheesecake Test Kitchen Approved Jonathan Melendez for Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 10 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Coconut lovers, rejoice! We’ve taken this classic dessert to the next level by incorporating coconut into every layer—the crust, filling and topping. Our coconut cheesecake recipe pulls out all the stops with ingredients, using

coconut milk, coconut extract, shredded coconut and toasted coconut

coconut milk, coconut extract, shredded coconut and toasted coconut. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen 7/31 Birthday Cheesecake Test Kitchen Approved ERIC KLEINBERG FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 2 hours 10 min Servings 1 cheesecake Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Combining vanilla and almond extract in the filling gives this cheesecake that traditional birthday cake flavor; folding sprinkles right into the batter creates colorful confetti in each piece. Top with clouds of whipped cream and a shower of extra sprinkles. —Dan Ware, Milton, West Virginia 8/31 Michigan Cherry Japanese-Style Cheesecake 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total

Time 2 hours 20 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Time 2 hours 20 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Michigan is known for its amazing cherries, especially the tart ones, so we have plenty of opportunities to find new ways to try and use them. They became my muse for this recipe—a twist on the traditional American cheesecake recipe. I decided to make use of the extraordinary texture and unique taste found in a Japanese-style cheesecake, which is light and melts in your mouth. —Laura Kurella, Wellston, Michigan 9/31 Blueberry Cheesecake 27 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Contest-Winning Blueberry Swirl Cheesecake Recipe photo

by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is my favorite blueberry cheesecake recipe, which I often make for family get-togethers. —Cathy Medley, Clyde, Ohio 10/31 Strawberry Cheesecake 20 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Strawberry Cheesecake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The creamy texture and lovely look of this strawberry cheesecake always get compliments. —L.C. Herschap, Luling, Texas 11/31 Peachy Summer Cheesecake Test Kitchen Approved Peachy Summer Cheesecake Recipe

You can make this ahead of time and freeze it

photo by Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 55 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is a cool, always refreshing dessert that is fancy enough to take to a gathering. You can make this ahead of time and freeze it. Make sure you cover it well in an airtight container and add the peaches only after the cheesecake thaws. —Joan Engelhardt, Latrobe, Pennsylvania 12/31 Chocolate-Topped Strawberry Cheesecake 16 Reviews Chocolate-Topped Strawberry Cheesecake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Creamy

Add a dash of cinnamon to the graham cracker crust if you’d like

and airy, this gorgeous dessert is the perfect special something for a summer dinner party. I love the mix of smooth strawberry cheesecake and crumbly chocolate crust—and how elegant it looks on the table. —Kathy Berger, Dry Ridge, Kentucky 13/31 Banana Cream Cheesecake 54 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Banana Cream Cheesecake Recipe photo by Leticia Almeida for Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here is a lovely no-bake dessert. Add a dash of cinnamon to the graham cracker crust if you’d like. —Margie Snodgrass, Wilmore, Kentucky 14/31 Red, White

My idea was to make

& Blue Cheesecake Bars 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Red, White & Blue Cheesecake Bars Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’ve tried “light” cheesecake recipes before with mixed results. Making a few changes, I created a rich, creamy cheesecake filling that truly tastes like the real deal. —Katie Farrell, Ann Arbor, Michigan 15/31 Chocolate-Glazed Coconut Almond Cheesecake 19 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My idea was to make

This cheesecake also works in bite size

a cheesecake taste like my favorite candy bar, which has chocolate, coconut and almonds. This cheesecake also works in bite size. Use a mini muffin pan with muffin liners, fill 3/4 full and bake 15-17 minutes. Allow to sit and cool completely before topping with chocolate, coconut and almonds. —Keri Brammer, Lawton, Oklahoma 16/31 Refrigerator Lime Cheesecake 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I made this for a Father’s Day party, and it was a hit! I guarantee compliments when you serve this fantastic dessert. —Cher Anjema,

Plus, you get to eat a whole mini cheesecake yourself!

Kleinburg, Ontario 17/31 Mini Cherry Cheesecakes 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Mini Cherry Cheesecakes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These little cheesecakes make a fun dessert that’s just right for cooks who don’t have a lot of time for fussy recipes. Plus, you get to eat a whole mini cheesecake yourself! —Kay Keller, Morenci, Michigan 18/31 Lemon Curd Cheesecake 1 Review Lemon Curd Cheesecake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 50 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe

The curd adds a fresh, tangy flavor

Creator: This creamy lemon cheesecake has a lovely soft texture and cuts nicely. The curd adds a fresh, tangy flavor. —Becky West, Statesboro, Georgia 19/31 Cheesecake Berry Parfaits 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cheesecake Berry Parfaits Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 2 parfaits Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The summer berry season is a real treat. This is an easy way to enjoy berries with cheesecake, which is a refreshing change from traditional pudding and fruit parfaits. —Patricia Schroedl, Jefferson, Wisconsin 20/31 Pineapple Upside-Down Cheesecake 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pineapple Upside-Down

My mom often made pineapple upside down cake, but I prefer something creamier

Cheesecake Recipe photo by Christine Ma for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My mom often made pineapple upside down cake, but I prefer something creamier. This recipe looks just like her cake, but gets even tastier as pineapple upside down cheesecake. —Marilyn McGinnis, Citrus Heights, California 21/31 Pressure-Cooker Lime Cheesecake Test Kitchen Approved Pressure-Cooker Lime Cheesecake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love my pressure cooker and get a kick out

of creating recipes for it

of creating recipes for it. When I wanted to try a cheesecake, I did some research and put together my own version. Success! It not only was beautiful with no cracks but also tasted absolutely scrumptious. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas 22/31 Chocolate Malt Cheesecake 2 Reviews Contest Winner Chocolate Malt Cheesecake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 25 min Servings 14 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My mother-in-law loved chocolate malts and cheesecakes, too. Can you guess who passed this recipe on to me? Sometimes, I substitute pretzel crumbs for the

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