33 Christmas Cheesecake Recipes to Put You on the Nice List

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33 Christmas Cheesecake Recipes to Put You on the Nice List1/33 Red Velvet Cheesecake 43 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Red Velvet Cheesecake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 30 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Festive and oh, so good, this Christmas cheesecake will become a fixture on your holiday dessert menu. The red velvet filling is spiked with cocoa, topped with cream cheese frosting and baked in a chocolate cookie crumb crust. —Karen Dively, Chapin, South Carolina 2/33 Baklava Cheesecake 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 2

It’s my go-to Cristmas cheesecake

hours 5 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: With sugared cranberries and rosemary sprigs, my unique baklava cheesecake makes a grand display for office parties and other special events. It’s my go-to Cristmas cheesecake. —Aryanna Gamble, New Orleans, Louisiana 3/33 Peppermint Cheesecake 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 55 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: People are thrilled when they see me coming with this rich, smooth Christmas cheesecake—it’s always a crowd-pleaser. Not only does it look sensational, but it is so scrumptious. —Carrie Price, Ottawa, Illinois

I think of my grandmother each time I make

4/33 Snickerdoodle Cheesecake 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Snickerdoodle Cheesecake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 35 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My maternal grandmother preferred sewing and quilting to cooking and baking, but there were some things that she cooked and baked really well. She was the only person I knew who made snickerdoodles, simple but yummy cookies that I’ve always enjoyed. Since cheesecake is my very favorite dessert, I couldn’t resist coming up with one that re-creates those flavors. I think of my grandmother each time I make

Sometimes I’ll drizzle the slices with maple syrup

it! Sometimes I’ll drizzle the slices with maple syrup. —Lisa Varner, El Paso, Texas 5/33 Bittersweet Chocolate Cheesecake 2 Reviews Bittersweet Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’m a great-grandmother, and my whole family enjoys this dessert. I received this recipe from my niece. It’s very chocolaty. —Amelia Gregory, Omemee, Ontario 6/33 Creamy Cranberry Cheesecake 2 Reviews Contest Winner Creamy Cranberry Cheesecake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 35 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the

Recipe Creator: This creamy cheesecake is perfect for holiday desserts

Recipe Creator: This creamy cheesecake is perfect for holiday desserts. The colorful topping is so good that I prepare it separately and use it as a cranberry side dish. —Mary Simonson, Kelso, Washington 7/33 Peppermint Cheesecake on a Stick Peppermint Cheesecake on a Stick Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 15 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Surprise guests with a fun holiday treat—dipped cheesecake wedges you can eat without a fork. Whenever my son has one, he jokes that he wants to quit his job so he can sell them!

The gooey caramel on top really makes this cheesecake

—Maria Morelli, Kelowna, British Columbia 8/33 Caramel Cheesecake 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Caramel Cheesecake Recipe photo by Leticia Almeida for Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The gooey caramel on top really makes this cheesecake. It’s definitely a family favorite. —Rena Fields, Sackets Harbor, New York 9/33 RumChata Cheesecake 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved RumChata Cheesecake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 35 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I like to experiment and make new and unusual-flavored cheesecakes.

The subtle cinnamon flavor of

When I tried RumChata at a friend’s party, I knew it would make a great cheesecake. For a pretty presentation, drizzle it with caramel syrup or topping, or sprinkle on some toasted coconut. —Christine Talley, Hillsboro, Missouri 10/33 Ricotta Cheesecake 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Old-World Ricotta Cheesecake Recipe photo by Kristina Vanni for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I reconstructed this dessert based on an old recipe that had been in the family for years but was never written down. The subtle cinnamon flavor of

If desired, you can stir the cookie

the zwieback crust and the dense texture of the ricotta cheese are reminiscent of the cheesecake I enjoyed as a child. —Mary Beth Jung, Hendersonville, North Carolina 11/33 Mint Chocolate Cheesecake 7 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Mint Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 35 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I created this mint chocolate cheesecake for our high school’s annual fundraiser. We were told that it brought a hefty price and was one of the first desserts to go! If desired, you can stir the cookie

pieces into the batter instead of adding them in a layer

pieces into the batter instead of adding them in a layer. Keep the pieces fairly small; if they’re too large they have a tendency to rise to the top. —Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin 12/33 Eggnog Cheesecake 20 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Eggnog Cheesecake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I make good use of extra eggnog by creating this luscious Christmas cheesecake. A bit of rum extract adds a special taste. —Kristen Grula, Hazleton, Pennsylvania 13/33 Pistachio Cardamom Cheesecake 3 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen

In my search

Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Cardamom has a sweet and warm taste that makes you think of clove, allspice and pepper all wrapped in one spice. Mix it with pistachios and add to cheesecake for a dessert that suggests the exotic flavors of India. —Carolyn Harkonnen, Loomis, California 14/33 Layered Mocha Cheesecake 109 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Layered Mocha Cheesecake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 30 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: In my search

It’s as much a feast for the eyes as for the palate!

for the perfect mocha cheesecake, I ended up combining a few of my favorite recipes to create this delicious version. It’s as much a feast for the eyes as for the palate! —Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin 15/33 Makeover Traditional Cheesecake 3 Reviews Makeover Traditional Cheesecake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 10 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Though softer than a full-fat cheesecake, this lightened-up dessert has all of the original’s delectable flavor. It’s sure to make any special event more festive. —Anne Addesso, Sheboygan, Wisconsin 16/33 Festive Cranberry-Topped

I served this cheesecake for dessert

Cheesecake 2 Reviews Festive Cranberry-Topped Cheesecake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 25 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When my daughter was 4 months old, my husband and I hosted both our families for Christmas dinner. I served this cheesecake for dessert. It’s quite festive and was thoroughly enjoyed by all. —Stacy Dutka, Bienfait, Saskatchewan 17/33 Cheesecake 19 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Best Ever Cheesecake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’ve passed this

recipe on to dozens of folks

recipe on to dozens of folks. My daughter was so fond of it that she served it for her wedding instead of traditional cake. —Howard Koch, Lima, Ohio 18/33 Mudslide Cheesecake 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Mudslide Cheesecake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 30 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Change up cheesecakes with different liqueur flavorings. This “mudslide” version with coffee and Irish cream is my husband’s favorite. —Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin 19/33 Winning Cranberry Cheesecake 5 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 30

min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The holidays wouldn’t be complete without cranberries and eggnog. I use them both in this flavorful Christmas cheesecake that’s a perfect finale for dinner. —Nancy Zimmerman, Cape May Court House, New Jersey 20/33 Coffee Cheesecake 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Coffee Cheesecake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 30 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Coffee lovers will line up for this rich coffee cheesecake. It’s creamy and just mildly sweet, which allows the coffee flavor to shine through. —Taste

of Home Test Kitchen 21/33 Creamy Tiramisu

of Home Test Kitchen 21/33 Creamy Tiramisu Cheesecake 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Creamy Tiramisu Cheesecake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 40 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The Italian word “tiramisu” means “pick-me-up” and refers to a dessert of ladyfinger sponge cake dipped in coffee, embracing mascarpone cheese. Work that in with cream cheese and you have a guaranteed picker-upper that redefines a classic. —Mrs. Priscilla Gilbert, Indian Harbour Beach, Florida 22/33 Amaretto Cheesecake 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Amaretto Cheesecake Recipe photo by Lauren Habermehl for

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