55 Cheesecake Recipes Better Than The Cheesecake Factory (2024)

Cheesecake is one of those desserts that’s amazing, classic, and...gets a bad rap for being impossibly difficult to make. We’re here to tell you: Involved doesn’t have to mean difficult! Here, we’re laying out all the tips and tricks you’ll need to become a cheesecake expert.

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Take your pecan pie to the next level by turning it into a rich and nutty cheesecake! Extra-creamy base + sweet and sticky pecan topping = best Thanksgiving dessert ever.

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This creamy, decadent cheesecake is swirled with a raspberry sauce to create a showstopper of a dessert, perfect for Valentine's. The raspberry sauce recipe will make more than you need for the swirls, so spoon it over top each slice right before serving.

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This outrageous dessert swirls classic cheesecake with chocolate cheesecake and is topped with plenty of caramel and roasted salted peanuts. Oh, and Snickers, obviously. Hungry? Grab a slice.

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Pumpkin cheesecake is rich and decadent, the prima donna of holiday desserts. For this version, we’ve stripped it down and put the focus on its true essence: a thick, crunchy crust, and a super-creamy, super-pumpkin-y filling.

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Have you ever wondered what a gooey chocolate brownie paired with cheesecake would taste like? Look no further! This chocolate cheesecake recipe is a chocolate lover’s dream. It’s rich, silky smooth, moist, and almost fudge-like—everything you want in a chocolate dessert.

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Who doesn't love an ultra-creamy slice of cheesecake? This mini version is super-easy to make (no water bath!), but just as delicious as its full-size counterpart, and much easier to share with guests.

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Studded with mini chocolate chips and topped with pieces of waffle cones, this Italian-inspired cheesecake is a cannoli-lovers dream. Just like with the OG, feel free to swap in pistachios or other garnish if you like.

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Why choose just one dessert for your birthday celebration when you can have two classics in one? With the creaminess of cheesecake and the fluffiness of birthday cake, this two-in-one treat has it all.

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Since we tend to turn to cream cheese for our fat bombs, creating a classic keto cheesecake recipe just makes sense. Our version is creamy, rich, and tangy, just like the cheesecakes you know and love.

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Yes, this is exactly what it sounds like: part cheesecake, part red velvet cake. The layers get sandwiched together and then frosted all over in a cream cheese frosting into an epic cake that will stun all of your guests.

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If you’re looking for a showstopping, mouthwatering dessert to impress dinner guests, look no further than this lemon meringue cheesecake recipe. The layers of graham cracker crust, creamy cheesecake, bright yellow lemon curd, and a big swoop of toasted meringue will get everyone in a frenzy even before their first bite.

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This rich turtle cheesecake takes its inspiration from turtles, a delicious chocolate candy filled with gooey chewy caramel, melt-in-your-mouth chocolate, and crunchy toasted pecans all throughout.

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"No-bake" and "whipped" in the same recipe name as "cheesecake"? Sure! The whipped ricotta and mascarpone combination lightened with whipped cream is quite dreamy.

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It doesn’t get more festive than everyone’s favorite holiday menu special from The Cheesecake Factory. Peppermint bark meets cheesecake in this minty, chocolate-y epic dessert. Studded with chopped chocolate and candy canes, it tastes just like the real thing.

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When you can have Nutella and cheesecake together at the same time, who needs a boyfriend? 😉

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-lovers, this cheesecake is for you. Go ahead and top with Reese's, like we did, to really take it over the top, or stick with classic chocolate sauce and chopped peanuts to keep it extra classy.

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This peach cobbler cheesecake has everything you love about a classic cheesecake, a peach cobbler, AND a peach crumble combined into one delicious summer dessert.

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Chocolate-covered strawberries + cheesecake = OMG. Plus, since you're covering them in chocolate, you don't have to worry about your cheesecakes cracking. Win!

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Layered and absolutely stunning, this apple pie cheesecake really changes the game for us. Now we can enjoy two iconic desserts—apple pie and cheesecake—all in one bite.

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