Cheesecake Recipes

Cheesecake squares with a brown sugar and walnut crumb crust that doubles as a streusel topping, a creamy cream cheese center, and M&M's tucked in for chocolate crunch and color. Easy bar-form cheesecake, no springform needed.

Fruited cheesecake: a creamy ricotta cheesecake on a vanilla wafer crust, crowned with fresh fruit arranged in concentric circles and glazed with currant jelly. A bakery-style summer dessert for eight.

Fudgy brownies swirled with a vanilla cream cheese batter for a marbled cheesecake-brownie hybrid. Made with real unsweetened chocolate melted with butter for deep cocoa flavor.

Lo-fat holiday cheesecake made with nonfat cream cheese, lemon yogurt, and egg substitute on a graham crust, topped with cherry pie filling. Lighter classic for the dessert table.

Lighter chocolate cheesecake made with low-fat ricotta, yogurt cheese, egg whites, and cocoa powder instead of cream cheese. Topped with fresh strawberries and kiwi.

Layered cheesecake brownies stack a dense semisweet chocolate brownie base under a tangy sour cream cheesecake topping. Finished with fresh berry sauce or chocolate ganache for serious dessert ambition.

Lindy's cheesecake, the legendary New York deli-style recipe with a vanilla bean cookie crust, 2.5 pounds of cream cheese, citrus zest, and a dramatic high-heat bake.

Low-fat raspberry cheesecake with a buttery walnut crust, fluffy marshmallow filling, and jewel-toned berry glaze that cuts back on guilt without sacrificing creamy indulgence.

Maryanne's cheesecake: a low-and-slow New York-style cheesecake with cream cheese, sour cream, butter, and lemon zest on a buttery graham cracker crust. Baked gently for an ultra-silky texture.

Orange cheesecake with a fresh cranberry-orange topping, orange zest graham cracker crust, and a splash of Grand Marnier. Bright, citrusy, and perfect for the holidays.

Orange cheesecake with a vanilla wafer-cinnamon crust, blended cottage cheese and cream cheese filling, topped with fresh strawberries and orange sections. Lighter than traditional cheesecake.

Peanut butter cup cheesecake on a chocolate wafer crust with chopped peanut butter cups baked into the filling and scattered on top. Rich, creamy, and totally over the top.

Peanut butter and jelly cheesecake with a crunchy oat-peanut crust, chunky peanut butter filling, and a glossy grape jelly topping. Childhood flavors in a grown-up dessert.

Pressure cooker chocolate cheesecake with dark chocolate, cream cheese, and a chocolate cookie crumb crust. Steams in 20 minutes with no cracking, no water bath fuss.

Pressure cooked lemon cheesecake comes out of the Instant Pot ultra-creamy and crack-free, with a bright lemon filling over a granola crust. The moist, gentle steam sets it silky in a fraction of oven time.

Pressure cooker ricotta cheesecake: a creamy Italian-style cheesecake with golden raisins and lemon zest, steamed to perfection in just 20 minutes under pressure. No cracks, no water bath fuss.