Best 8 Best Ever Cheesecake Recipes

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Cheesecake, a timeless dessert of creamy goodness and decadent flavor, has captivated taste buds for centuries. Whether you prefer a classic New York-style cheesecake, a tangy key lime variety, or a rich chocolate swirl, the perfect cheesecake awaits your culinary exploration. With its smooth texture, luscious fillings, and endless variations, this iconic dessert offers a delightful experience for any occasion, whether it's a special celebration, a family gathering, or a simple sweet craving. Embark on a journey to discover the best cheesecake recipe, one that will leave you and your loved ones savoring every bite.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

THE BEST UNBAKED CHERRY CHEESECAKE EVER



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Light and fluffy unbaked cheesecake. Very fast and easy to make. Husband refuses to eat baked cheesecake after eating this!

Provided by LuCynda

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cheesecake Recipes     No-Bake Cheesecake Recipes

Time 2h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ¼ cups graham cracker crumbs
¼ cup margarine, softened
¼ cup sugar
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup heavy cream, whipped
1 (12.5 ounce) can cherry pie filling (or other filling of your choice)

Steps:

  • Mix together graham cracker crumbs, margarine, and sugar in a bowl until well incorporated and crumbly. Press into a pie plate, going up the sides as much as possible.
  • Beat together the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla in a bowl until smooth and spreadable. Whisk whipped cream into cream cheese mixture until smooth. Pour cream cheese into prepared crust. Smooth the top with a spatula, and refrigerate until firm, about 2 to 3 hours. Spread the cherry pie filling over the top, and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.8 calories, Carbohydrate 30.7 g, Cholesterol 47.7 mg, Fat 18.5 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 165 mg, Sugar 17.3 g

BEST EVER CHEESECAKE



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I've passed this recipe on to dozens of folks. My daughter was so fond of it that she wanted it served for her wedding instead of traditional cake. - Howard Koch, Lima, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/3 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup sugar
FILLING/TOPPING:
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
2/3 cup sugar, divided
2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
Dash salt
1 cup sour cream
Whipped cream, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, butter and sugar. Pat into the bottom and 1 in. up the sides of an 8-in. springform pan. Chill. , For filling, beat cream cheese and eggs in a bowl on medium speed for 1 minute. Add 1/3 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla and salt. Continue beating until well blended, about 1 minute. Pour into crust. , Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake for 35 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes. For topping, combine the sour cream and remaining sugar and vanilla in a small bowl; spread over cheesecake. Bake 10 minutes longer. Cool completely on a wire rack. Refrigerate 3 hours or overnight. If desired, serve with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 504 calories, Fat 36g fat (20g saturated fat), Cholesterol 131mg cholesterol, Sodium 357mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

THE BEST EVER CHEESECAKE



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After trying and trying different cheesecake recipes, I formulated one of my own. I do believe this is the perfect cheesecake. Very simple with a wonderful taste. You will need a 10 inch springform pan and to prepare a basic graham cracker crust beforehand.

Provided by KathyLRichey

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 1h30m

Yield 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

20 ounces cream cheese (2 1/2- 8 ounce packages)
1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
3 eggs
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 pint heavy whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons lemon juice (I like to use fresh)

Steps:

  • Cream together cheese, sugar, and vanilla.
  • Add eggs, one at a time. Mix well.
  • Add cornstarch, whipping cream and salt.
  • Mix on high speed for 3 minutes.
  • Add lemon juice.
  • Pour into prepared 10 inch crust in springform pan.
  • Bake 1 hour 15 minutes in a 350 degree oven.
  • Allow to cool in oven with door ajar for 1 hour.
  • Remove and cool on rack until cheesecake reaches room temperature.
  • Chill 12 hours before removing from pan.
  • Top with desired fruit.

BEST EVER CHEESECAKE SMOOTHIE (HEALTHY!)



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Who would've thought you could make your favorite dessert into a smoothie. This recipe is great! Lots of protein in this! Just a note, I have altered the recipe since the last review, so it is slightly different, and very tasty ;) (If your wondering how to measure overripe frozen banana, freeze the banana in pieces... your blender will thank you and the pieces are easy to measure!)

Provided by I Cant Believe Its

Categories     Smoothies

Time 5m

Yield 1 small drink, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons fat free cream cheese
1/4 cup overripe frozen bananas (Heaping 1/4 cup) or 1/4 cup frozen blueberries (Heaping 1/4 cup)
3 tablespoons nonfat milk
3 tablespoons nonfat plain yogurt
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 teaspoons honey
2 teaspoons graham cracker crumbs
1/2 teaspoon ground flax seeds
additional diced fat free cream cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Blend all ingredients except the diced cream cheese.
  • Pour smoothie into drinking cup, and add the diced cream cheese as garnish (if you dont mind your drink chunky).
  • ENJOY!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150.6, Fat 1.2, SaturatedFat 0.2, Cholesterol 1.8, Sodium 81.6, Carbohydrate 29.3, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 23.4, Protein 5.1

THE BEST AND LAST NEW YORK CHEESECAKE RECIPE YOU WILL EVER TRY



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People have a weakness for this New York Cheesecake, I tell ya! Its very rich...Normally I would divide the cake into 20 portions....But if you can take all the richness, 16 portions will be great.

Provided by tunasushi

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 2h

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup digestive plain sweet biscuit crumbs
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons melted butter
40 ounces softened cream cheese
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon vanilla
1 cup sour cream
4 eggs

Steps:

  • For The base:.
  • If you're using a dark pan, preheat the oven to 350. If you are using a shiny pan, 375.
  • Combine the crumbs, melted butter and 3 tbsp sugar well and pat onto the bottom of a 9 inch springform pan. I also like to very very lightly butter the sides of the pan so that the cheesecake will not stick later on.
  • Bake for 10 mins in your preheated oven and remove. Let it cool while you prepare your batter.
  • For the batter:.
  • Make sure everything is at room temperature.
  • Combine sugar, cheese, flour and vanilla in a big bowl and mix on medium speed till well combined. Don't forget to scrape the bowl as you're doing this.
  • Mix in the sour cream till its incorporated well. Then, add the eggs one by one, mixing well after each addition.
  • Pour the batter into the springform and let it bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes After the baking time, turn off the oven and leave the door ajar. Let the cake cool in there for about 1 1/2 hours.
  • Remove the cake and let it cool thoroughly. Refrigerate overnight.
  • The next day, release the sides of the springform and ENJOY YOUR CAKE.

BEST EVER LEMON CHEESECAKE



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This cheesecake is wonderful, so creamy and lemony I could inhale it. This a large recipe, it does make a lot of cake, the recipe could be halved. I top this with whipped cream. I hope you enjoy it as much as my family does.

Provided by C.C619

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 21m

Yield 1 cake, 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, room temp
1 1/4 cups sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 large eggs
3 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375f.
  • Spray or grease a 10 inch spring form pan.
  • To make the crust, melt the butter and combine with the cracker crumbs and one teaspoon of vanilla extract.
  • Spread the crumb mixture in the baking pan pressing it firmly into the base and level with the bottom of a measuring cup.
  • Bake for 5 mins, remove from oven and allow to cool till needed, refridgerate if not using immediatley.
  • Lower the oven temp to 325f.
  • Use an electric mixer on slow to beat the cream cheese till creamy and no lumps remain, scrape down the bowl a couple of times.
  • Add sugar and salt until well blended, then add eggs one at a time maiing sure mixture is smooth before adding the next. Scrape down the bowl.
  • Stir in the lemon,lemon zest, vanilla, sour cream, and heavy cream till just smooth.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake at 325f for 45-50 minutes. The edges of the cake will look set but the centre will still jiggle. Turn off the oven and leave the oven door open slighty and aallow the cake to cool in the oven for one hour.
  • Remove from the oven and run a knife around the outside of the cake to allow the cake to contract without cracking. Refridgerate overnight. I top mine with whipped cream. Enjoy.

BEST CHEESECAKE EVER



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The most evil good tasting dessert I have ever had! Cookware : 10 inch springform pan. And Usually when I cook this cheesecake I get a small crack or two. I found a remedy to this problem though, if you place another rack underneath the cake while cooking containing a bowl of water you will not get any cracks. The water steams up and prevents the cake from cracking this method however will require you to watch more carefully; if you bake it too long the cake will be more like soup. Better to cook and just leave the crack, the taste will more than make up for it I promise!

Provided by Joseph Stiebler Jr.

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 2h30m

Yield 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
2 cups sugar
6 eggs
2 (16 ounce) containers sour cream
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup crushed graham cracker
2 teaspoons softened butter
2 teaspoons sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • To make the Crust: First you want to put your graham crackers in a bowl and crush them to death!
  • You want to have very fine pieces!
  • After this add 2 teaspoons of softened butter and 2 teaspoons of sugar and mix well.
  • Then add to the springform pan and smooth out over the bottom so that it is evenly distributed.
  • Your crust is now done!
  • As for the cake: Add all cake ingredients except vanilla into a very large mixing bowl and mix until smooth (sometimes after mixing by hand for awhile I use a mixer) then add your 2 teaspoons of vanilla.
  • When all done mixing you want to very slowly pour the cake mix into your springform pan with the graham crackers so that you do not push your crust everywhere.
  • Pour it in the middle and let spread by itself.
  • You want to fill the pan about 3/4 full maybe a little more but not to the top as it will overflow.
  • Then put the cheesecake into the oven and place a sheet of aluminum foil lightly on top as not to touch the cake and let cook for 45 minutes.
  • Then remove foil and cook an additional 5-15 minutes or until slightly darker yellow tinge becomes visible on the outside top edge.
  • Then turn off oven heat and let the cheesecake sit in the oven for 1 hour.
  • After this you must remove the cake from the oven and refrigerate it for at least 1 day (2 days and it will cut better).
  • I know this might be a tease but it will be worth the wait!
  • I promise.
  • And just so you know ever since I created this evil cheesecake I now have to make it for everybody all the time so be warned.

BEST EVER CHEESECAKE



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This is the only cheesecake that I have found that has the shortdough crust and it is a good tasting cake. It takes time to make, but is well worth the time.

Provided by Cathy

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cheesecake Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
¼ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon lemon zest
½ cup butter
1 egg yolk, beaten
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
20 ounces cream cheese
⅛ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon lemon zest
1 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
⅛ teaspoon salt
⅝ cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 egg yolk
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).
  • To Make Dough Crust: Combine 1 cup of the flour, 1/4 cup of the sugar and 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel. Cut in the butter or margarine until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the beaten egg yolk and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla. Pat 1/3 of the dough into the bottom of one 9 inch springform pan with the sides removed. Bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for 6 minutes. Let cool then butter sides of pan and attach to bottom. Pat the remaining dough evenly on the sides to a height of 2 inches.
  • To Make Filling: Preheat oven to 500 degrees F (260 degree C). Stir cream cheese to soften, then beat until fluffy add 1/8 teaspoon vanilla and 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel.
  • Mix 1 1/2 tablespoons flour, 1/8 teaspoon salt and the remaining sugar together. Gradually blend this mixture into the cream cheese mixture. Add the eggs and the egg yolk one at a time, beating well after each one. Gently stir in the heavy cream. Pour batter into the prepared crust.
  • Bake at 500 degrees F (260 degrees C) for 5 to 8 minutes or until top edge of crust is golden. Reduce heat to 200 degrees F (100 degrees C) and continue baking for 1 hour. Remove cake from oven and cool in pan for at least 3 hours. Remove sides of pan to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360.4 calories, Carbohydrate 24.8 g, Cholesterol 140.8 mg, Fat 26.7 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 16.3 g, Sodium 232.8 mg, Sugar 14.8 g

Tips for Making the Best Cheesecake

  • Use high-quality ingredients. This means using real cream cheese, not a spread or whipped topping. It also means using fresh eggs, sugar, and butter.
  • Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature before you start mixing it. This will help it blend smoothly with the other ingredients.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can cause the cheesecake to be dense and crumbly.
  • Bake the cheesecake in a water bath. This will help prevent the cheesecake from cracking.
  • Let the cheesecake cool completely before serving. This will help it set properly.

Conclusion

Making a cheesecake can be a rewarding experience, but it does take some time and effort. By following the tips above, you can ensure that your cheesecake turns out perfect every time. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced baker, these tips will help you make the best cheesecake you've ever tasted.

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