25 Showstopping Contest-Winning Cheesecakes

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25 Showstopping Contest-Winning Cheesecakes2/24 Dulce de Leche Cheesecake 22 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Dulce de Leche Cheesecake Recipe photo by Christine Ma for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 40 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’m originally from Paraguay, and dulce de leche reminds me of where I came from. If you can’t find it at your grocery store, try caramel ice cream topping instead. It tastes different, but this decadent dessert will still be amazing. —Sonia Lipham, Ranburne, Alabama 3/24 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 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 4/24 Blueberry Cheesecake 27 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Contest-Winning Blueberry Swirl Cheesecake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total

With a unique cookie crumb crust and extra-creamy filling,

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 5/24 Chocolate Chip Cookie Cheesecake 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Chocolate Chip Cookie Cheesecake Recipe photo by Laura Scherb for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 25 min Servings 14 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Our daughter first astounded us with her cooking talents when she made this cheesecake at 13 years of age. With a unique cookie crumb crust and extra-creamy filling,

people think this dessert was made by a gourmet baker!

people think this dessert was made by a gourmet baker! —Kathleen Gualano, Cary, Illinois 6/24 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 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 7/24 Cinnamon Apple Cheesecake 24 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total

Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: An attractive topping of cinnamon-spiced apple slices and a homemade oat-and-walnut crust make this creamy dessert a definite showstopper. —Emily Ann Young, Edmond, Oklahoma 8/24 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

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 9/24 S’more 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!

so much that she’s requested it for her next birthday! —Robin Andrews, Cary, North Carolina 10/24 Pineapple Pie with Coconut Cream 1 Review Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved 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 11/24 Honey Pecan Cheesecake 3 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Honey Pecan Cheesecake Recipe photo by Taste of

Birthdays and holidays are great times for cheesecake

Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Birthdays and holidays are great times for cheesecake. In our annual church bake-off, it won first place! —Tish Frish, Hampden, Maine 12/24 Tiramisu Cheesecake Dessert 35 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Tiramisu Cheesecake Dessert Recipe photo by Eric Kleinberg for Taste of Home Total Time 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 13/24 Pistachio Cardamom Cheesecake 3 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: 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 14/24 Turtle Cheesecake 135 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Layered Turtle Cheesecake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour

—Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin 15/24 Cannoli

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 15/24 Cannoli Cheesecake 13 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved No-Bake Chocolate Chip Cannoli Cheesecake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I make this cannoli cheesecake in the summer for a

flavorful and refreshing treat

flavorful and refreshing treat. I love the added bonus of not having to turn on the oven in hot weather. —Kristen Heigl, Staten Island, New York 16/24 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 graham cracker crumbs. They make a surprisingly good crust! —Anita Moffett, Rewey, Wisconsin 17/24 Banana Cheesecake

8 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Banana

8 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Banana Cheesecake Recipe photo by Christine Ma for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 40 min Servings 14 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We have banana trees in our backyard that bear fruit all year. After making banana bread, muffins and cookies, I still had some of our bountiful crop left, so I decided to try this recipe. —Sera Smith, West Palm Beach, Florida 18/24 Chocolate Truffle Cheesecake 30 Reviews Contest Winner Chocolate Truffle Cheesecake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 12

Every creamy bite melts in your mouth

servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: If you delight in the taste of chocolate, then this is the cheesecake for you. Every creamy bite melts in your mouth. It’s so impressive yet not difficult to prepare—I whip up this dessert each time I want a yummy treat for my family, friends or co-workers. —Mary Jones, Cumberland, Maine 19/24 Coconut Cheesecake & Rhubarb Compote 3 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Coconut Cheesecake & Rhubarb Compote Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 15 min Servings 16 servings (3-1/2 cups compote) Go to Recipe From the

Try it with a smidge of chocolate sauce, too

Recipe Creator: I took my daughter’s love of cheesecake plus my mom’s love of coconut and rhubarb and ran with it. Try it with a smidge of chocolate sauce, too. —Wendy Rusch, Trego, Wisconsin 20/24 Salted Caramel Cappuccino Cheesecake 23 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Salted Caramel Cappuccino Cheesecake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 25 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: After spending years living in Seattle, I’ve become a coffee junkie! I had to relocate across the country for a time, so I created this cheesecake with the

flavors of salted caramel, coffee and espresso

flavors of salted caramel, coffee and espresso. It lifted me up on days when I felt blue about leaving one of the world’s amazing coffee destinations. —Julie Merriman, Seattle, Washington 21/24 Spiced Apple Cheesecake 4 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Spiced Apple Cheesecake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 35 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When you live in apple country, you get the privilege of selecting the apples and recipes you want for year-round enjoyment. Granny Smith apples are tart and crisp. Combined with cinnamon, sugar and nutmeg,

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