27 Cheesecake Recipes That Turn the Classic Dessert on Its Head

When you think of cheesecake, you probably think of a graham cracker crust and maybe a fruity topping. Those classics are delicious, to be sure, but have you ever thought about what else you can do with cheesecake? This collection of 27 cheesecake recipes brings you all kinds of creative ways to enjoy that classic flavor, with dishes like brownie bottom salted caramel cheesecake, Oreo cheesecake cookies, strawberry cheesecake fluff salad, and so many more.

No Bake Cherry Cheesecake Icebox Cake

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This no bake cherry cheesecake icebox cake is as simple as it is tasty. It's filled with delicious, creamy goodness that everyone loves.
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Eggnog Cheesecake Recipe (No-Bake)

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Eggnog is long overdue for some internet support. One of the ways I'm doing my part is by sharing this no-bake eggnog cheesecake recipe.
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Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake

Orange and white layered cheesecake topped with swirls of whipped cream.

This creamy no-bake Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake is an easy orange dessert. It has the right amount of citrus flavor and sweetness from all three layers.
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No-Bake Strawberry Jello Cheesecake

This no bake strawberry jello cheesecake is easy to make and packed with flavor. There are no worries about cracked cheesecake here!
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Mini Easter Cheesecakes (Perfect For Any Time Of Year)

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Mini Easter Cheesecakes or Philadelphia Bites are an easy, classic, versatile recipe and so cute with Easter egg nests and toasted coconut!
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Sugar Cookie Cheesecake Cups

Close-up of a creamy mini cheesecake topped with a dollop of whipped cream and fresh raspberries and blueberries, set against a backdrop of more cheesecakes.

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These Sugar Cookie Cheesecake Cookie Cups are little mini cheesecake desserts. Every single cheesecake bite is filled with creamy cheesecake!
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Heath Bar Cheesecake

This Heath Bar cheesecake recipe combines classic cheesecake with the delicious sweetness of Heath Bar toffee for a tasty twist.
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Best Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Parfait

A spoon holds a bite of strawberry cheesecake with a crumbly base, above a blurred background featuring a jar of strawberries and easy Jello recipes. — Best Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Parfait. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Dessert Parfait is a jello parfait with cream cheese. No bake cheesecake parfait with sweet & salty crust!
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Triple Berry Trifle With Cheesecake Layer

A trifle dessert with layers of sponge cake, vanilla custard, whipped cream, and mixed berries (strawberries in abundance, raspberries, and blueberries) in a glass bowl. — Triple Berry Trifle With Cheesecake Layer. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This Triple Berry Trifle recipe is a show-stopping dessert made with layers of angel food cake, creamy cheesecake pudding, whipped topping, and a trio of fresh berries.
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Creamy Cherry Cheesecake Dip

A bowl of cream cheese dip topped with cherry pie filling, surrounded by an assortment of pretzels and crackers. — Creamy Cherry Cheesecake Dip. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This no bake cherry cheesecake dip recipe is quick, easy, and so good. Serve it in a bowl or as individual cheesecake dessert cups!
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Oreo Cheesecake Cookies

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Oreo Cheesecake Cookies are a delightful treat that combines the best of both worlds. These cookies are perfect for any level cook!
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Chocolate Chip Cookie Cups With Cheesecake Filling

A close-up of a hand holding a dessert cup filled with creamy cheesecake filling, chocolate chips, and drizzled chocolate on top. Additional Chocolate Chip Cookie Cups are visible in the background on a plate. — Chocolate Chip Cookie Cups With Cheesecake Filling. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

These Chocolate Chip Cookie Cups with Cheesecake Filling are soft, sweet and oh so delicious. These look beautiful on the dessert table.
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Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cheesecake Bowls

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These cinnamon toast crunch cheesecake bowls with a creamy apple cinnamon filling and a cinnamon roll bowl are a fun and delicious dessert that everyone will love.
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Berry-Licious Cheesecake Fruit Salad

A wooden bowl filled with strawberry-flavored whipped cream topped with fresh raspberries and a mint leaf. — Berry-Licious Cheesecake Fruit Salad. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

These cheesecake fruit salad recipe is loaded with four different berries in a sweet cream cheese sauce. It's the perfect party side.
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Strawberry Cheesecake Fluff Salad

A bowl of strawberry fluff salad garnished with fresh strawberry slices and a mint leaf. — Strawberry Cheesecake Fluff Salad. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Strawberry cheesecake fluff salad is rich, creamy, and full of strawberries. It's a great dessert, especially during the summer months.
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Salted Caramel Cheesecake With Brownie Bottom

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This no-bake salted caramel cheesecake with a brownie bottom will wow your family and friends when you bring it to the dessert table. Total crowd pleaser.
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Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies

Hand holding a cookie with white chocolate chips and pieces of dried strawberries, hinting at a touch of cream cheese for an extra layer of decadence. — Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

These Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies are bursting with fresh strawberry flavor. The sweet and luscious cream cheese filling perfectly balances the other flavors.
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Best Strawberry Cheesecake Fudge

Best Strawberry Cheesecake Fudge recipe uses vanilla, white chocolate, condensed milk, cream cheese, graham crackers and strawberry sauce!
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Fruity Pebbles Cheesecake

This no bake Fruity Pebbles cheesecake recipe is so easy to make and explodes with the classic, fruity childhood cereal we all love.
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Ultimate Easy Baked Homemade Cheesecake

Ultimate Easy Baked Homemade Cheesecake recipe no sour cream uses 7 ingredients, is light, creamy and the best cheesecake in the world!
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Easy Cheesecake Chimichangas

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Easy Cheesecake Chimichangas, also called xango deep fried cheesecake, are an amazing xango dessert recipe! Try cheesecake chimichanga!
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake

A slice of cheesecake with a chocolate peanut butter crust, drizzled with caramel sauce and topped with whipped cream, served on a white plate. — Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake is Reese's Peanut Butter Cheesecake perfection in a rich, creamy cheesecake with an Oreo chocolate base!
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Peanut Butter Cheesecake Cups

Peanut butter cheesecake cups are so good and so easy. These Philadelphia cheesecake cups have a creamy center wrapped up in a chocolate cookie.
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No Bake Layered Mint Cheesecake

No Bake Layered Mint Cheesecake with Oreos, After Eights, Andes Mints or Aero is the best peppermint no bake cheesecake dessert recipe around!
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Peppermint Cheesecake With Oreo Crust

Peppermint Cheesecake with Oreo Crust is rich and creamy and so delicious. This beautiful cheesecake makes for a great winter dessert.
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Neapolitan Cheesecake

Neapolitan cheesecake is loaded with three cheesecake flavors. This triple layer cheesecake looks fancy, but it's actually quite easy to make.
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No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake

A no bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie with luscious layers of creamy pumpkin pie and cheesecake! This no-bake pumpkin cheesecake recipe is ready in under 15 minutes.
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