6 classic cheesecake recipes

Classic strawberry cheesecake bakes a crustless cream cheese filling sweetened with pourable strawberry fruit, then crowns it with a sour cream layer and fresh berries. A creamy New York-style classic.

A patriotic salute to classic cheesecake, this party-sized dessert is decked out with blueberry and raspberry stars and stripes.

Ricotta and sour cream cheesecake sweetened with honey, baked in a water bath, and topped with fresh strawberry sauce, kiwi, and berries. Lighter than a classic New York style.

Gooey butter cake bakes a yellow cake-mix base under a sweet cream cheese topping that bubbles and cracks like cheesecake on top while staying molten in the middle. A St. Louis classic.

Green beans and corn casserole topped with buttery Ritz cracker crumbs and slivered almonds. A creamy potluck classic with sour cream, cream of celery, and grated cheese baked until golden.

French spinach gratin with 3 pounds of fresh spinach, butter, nutmeg, creamy Mornay sauce, and Gruyere cheese baked until golden and bubbly. A classic bistro side dish.