When thinking about a special dessert, cheesecake comes to mind. With its various flavor options, cheesecake is a versatile dessert. Flavors can vary from tangy vanilla New York style to pumpkin, apple, chocolate, eggnog, and more. The crust can be a traditional graham cracker or swap it with gingersnaps or chocolate cookies for a twist. Creamy and decadent, these holiday cheesecake recipes are great for a novice baker or a baking pro and are the perfect ending to a special meal.
Biscoff Pumpkin Cheesecake
“I wanted to experiment with my pumpkin cheesecake so I added a layer of Biscoff spread to the top and it was wonderful!” – Cara
Bite-Size New York Style Cheesecake
“My old man is from New York so I don’t have to tell you when he wanted cheesecake and I made a Jell-O cheesecake from a premix he was a bit unenthusiastic. So it was imperative I learned to make New York-style cheesecake. These are wonderful little treats. I have to admit he was right, nothing compares.” – Christine
Apple Tart Cheesecake (MRD)
“I love the firmness of the apples on top of this cheesecake. It’s like apple pie, ice cream, and cheesecake all in one. Can’t beat that and it’s pretty easy too!” – Martha Ray
Sweet Potato Marshmallow Swirl Cheesecake
“I make a sweet potato souffle for the holidays that I’ve always said tastes like dessert. So, I wanted to turn it into a dessert. Here’s what I came up with!” – Jessica
Caramel Pumpkin Cheesecake
“Warm flavors of cinnamon and pumpkin marry with a crunchy gingersnap crust. Save your forks and save room for this dessert!” – Jeanine
Chocolate Truffle Cheesecake
“This cheesecake is always on the top of the list of cheesecakes to make. It covers the cravings of chocolate and cheesecake all at once. It’s my family’s favorite and mine as well.” – Annamaria
Perfect Pumpkin Cheesecake
“This cheesecake is a show-stopper! You know, the dessert that makes people’s eyes roll in the backs of their heads. The one that makes them say, “You know it’s a special occasion. I’ll have just one more piece…” And most of all, the one that puts a smile on everyone’s face. It is fan-friggin-tastic!! Just make it, you will see.” – Bre
Mini Pumpkin Cheesecake with Praline Topping
“I made a lot of these cheesecakes between Thanksgiving and Christmas. They are the perfect size for parties, gatherings, or any time you want just a few bites.” – Jeanne
Cheesecake in a Blender
“This is just your basic, simple cheesecake. It’s rich, dense, and very easy to make. Garnish as desired. I like mine just pure, unadulterated cheesecake!” – Terrie
Brownie Cheesecake
“When thinking of this brownie cheesecake, all I can say is MMMMM!” – Debra
Pumpkin Cheesecake With Gingersnappy Crust
“I posted my recipe for gingersnappy crust a couple of days ago… so I thought I better post my pumpkin cheesecake recipe since it goes so well with it. And, YES it’s a SALTED caramel sauce. Not TOO salty… just enough to give that added layer of depth and richness. Think of it as Yin Yang… a bit salty to cut the sweet.” – Torrey
Nancy’s Famous Cannoli Cream Cheesecake
“This certainly is my most famous dessert of all time, as this creation came to be about 13 years ago when I made this for my oldest son’s birthday. Growing up, he had special needs, and each year I would surprise him with a very special cake for his birthday, so this particular year, I combined two of his very favorite desserts, Italian cannoli and creamy cheesecake, into one scrumptious, mouthwatering, and decadent dessert. The look on his face… priceless!” – Nancy
Laurel’s Turtle Cheesecake
“The first time I made this was for my beautiful daughter-in-law, Laurel.” – Ann
Chocolate Chip Cheesecake With Oreo Crust
“So creamy, it melts in your mouth!” – Ilean Maite
Crack Proof: New York Style Cheesecake
“This recipe was handed down to me by my mother. Every holiday my siblings (all seven of us) and I would request this awesome cake along with the homemade fruit topping. It’s gotten so she’d have to create two cakes, due to there never being enough.” – Jacqueline
Eggnog Kahlua Cheesecake With a Gingersnap Crust
“I got the inspiration for this recipe in the 2009 BHG December issue. Over the years there have been some changes added to it. What you are getting is the best one so far. It never had any alcohol until last year. This was made for my oldest son Hunter Jack because he loves eggnog.” – Cynthia
Butter Tart Cheesecake
“A butter tart turned into a cake with a layer of butter tart filling topped with a layer of cheesecake all finished off with a gorgeous warm walnut and raisin caramel sauce!” – Kevin