43 Mom-Approved Cheesecake Recipes

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43 Mom-Approved Cheesecake Recipes2/43 Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cheesecake 49 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cheesecake Recipe photo by Eric Kleinberg for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 14 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I created this recipe to combine two of my all-time favorites: cheesecake for the grown-up in me and chocolate chip cookie dough for the little girl in me. Sour cream offsets the sweetness and adds a nice tang. Everyone who tries this scrumptious cookie dough cheesecake loves it. —Julie Craig, Kewaskum, Wisconsin 3/43 S’more

It’s a great way to savor a summer classic anytime of year

Cheesecake 11 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved S’more Cheesecake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This luscious dessert is just as wonderfully tasty as the campfire snack that inspired it. It’s a great way to savor a summer classic anytime of year. Our 4-year-old daughter likes it so much that she’s requested it for her next birthday! —Robin Andrews, Cary, North Carolina 4/43 Turtle Cheesecake 135 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Layered Turtle Cheesecake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour

55 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: After receiving a request for a special turtle cheesecake and not finding a good recipe, I created my own. Everyone is thrilled with the results and this cheesecake remains a favorite at the coffee shop where I work. —Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin 5/43 Caramel Fudge Cheesecake 21 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: It’s hard to resist this chocolaty cheesecake with its fudgy crust, crunchy pecans and gooey

layer of caramel

layer of caramel. I combined several recipes to create this version that satisfies both the chocolate lovers and the cheesecake lovers in my family. —Brenda Ruse, Truro, Nova Scotia 6/43 Peppermint Cheesecake 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved The Best Peppermint Cheesecake Recipe photo by Taste of Home 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 cheesecake—it’s always a crowd pleaser. Not only does it look sensational, but it is so scrumptious. —Carrie Price, Ottawa, Illinois 7/43 Ricotta Cheesecake 5 Reviews

—Mary Beth Jung, Hendersonville, North Carolina 8/43

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 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 8/43 No-Bake Blueberry Cheesecake 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved No-Bake Blueberry Cheesecake Recipe photo by

Everyone’s a chocolate lover when it comes to this chocolate cheesecake

Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Because this no-bake blueberry cheesecake doesn’t contain eggs, it’s lighter but also very creamy and refreshing.—Ken Gallagher, Hastings, Nebraska 9/43 Chocolate Cheesecake 25 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe photo by Sheri Silver for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Everyone’s a chocolate lover when it comes to this chocolate cheesecake. It melts in your mouth, and it’s very smooth and fudgy. For a fun taste twist, spoon cherry or strawberry

topping over each slice right before serving

topping over each slice right before serving. —Sue Call, Beech Grove, Indiana 10/43 No-Bake Cheesecake 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 20 min Servings 12 servings (3-1/3 cups topping) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’ve made many cheesecakes and enjoy them all, but they’re usually time-consuming. When I first tried this recipe, my husband said it was better than the baked ones, and I couldn’t help but agree! —Joyce Mummau, Baltimore, Maryland 11/43 Tiramisu Cheesecake Dessert 35 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Tiramisu Cheesecake Dessert Recipe photo by Eric Kleinberg for Taste of Home Total Time

It’s one of my favorite desserts to make this time of year

1 hour Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Tiramisu didn’t do it for me until I tried this recipe with its luscious layers of cheesecake. It’s one of my favorite desserts to make this time of year. —Christie Nelson, Taylorville, Illinois 12/43 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 cheesecake will become a fixture on your Christmas dessert menu. The red velvet

—Kathy Berger, Dry Ridge, Kentucky 14/43 Layered Mocha

filling is spiked with cocoa, topped with cream cheese frosting and baked in a chocolate cookie crumb crust. —Karen Dively, Chapin, South Carolina 13/43 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 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 14/43 Layered Mocha Cheesecake 109 Reviews Test Kitchen

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

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 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 15/43 Baklava Cheesecake 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Baklava Cheesecake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 5 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My unique

I said I’d take dessert to a holiday party

baklava cheesecake makes a grand display for office parties and other special events. —Aryanna Gamble, New Orleans, Louisiana 16/43 Reese’s Peanut Butter Cheesecake 76 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Reese’s Peanut Butter Cheesecake Recipe photo by Kristina Vanni for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 14 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I said I’d take dessert to a holiday party so I tried this recipe. I’m sure you’ll agree it tastes as luscious as it looks! —Dawn Lowenstein, Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania 17/43 Pineapple Pie with Coconut Cream 1 Review Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved

This cheesecake is easy to make—but it’s definitely not easy to wait till the

Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 8 servings (2/3 cup coconut cream) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You’ll find pineapples and coconuts everywhere in the South Pacific, so we play them up in this creamy cool pineapple pie, dolloped with coconut cream. Divine! —Karen Naihe, Kamuela, Hawaii 18/43 Double Chocolate Almond Cheesecake 16 Reviews Double Chocolate Almond Cheesecake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This cheesecake is easy to make—but it’s definitely not easy to wait till the

next day to eat it!

next day to eat it! The recipe is from a friend I used to work with. —Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon 19/43 Honey Pecan Cheesecake 3 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Honey Pecan Cheesecake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Birthdays and holidays are great times for cheesecake, and Christmas is ideal for this particular one. In our annual church baking contest, it won first place! —Tish Frish, Hampden, Maine 20/43 Cranberry Cheesecake 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cranberry Cheesecake Recipe photo by Taste of Home

It makes a heavenly cheesecake

Total Time 1 hour 25 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Every year when the cranberries are harvested, my family and I look forward to eating this cheesecake.—Nairda Monroe, Webberville, Michigan 21/43 Luscious Almond Cheesecake 38 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Luscious Almond Cheesecake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I received this recipe along with a set of springform pans from a cousin at my wedding shower 11 years ago. It makes a heavenly cheesecake. My son

Tommy has already told me he wants it again for his birthday cake this year

Tommy has already told me he wants it again for his birthday cake this year. —Brenda Clifford, Overland Park, Kansas 22/43 Pineapple Upside-Down Cheesecake 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pineapple Upside-Down 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 23/43 Chocolate and Raspberry Cheesecake 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste

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