25 Best Christmas Cheesecake Recipes to Sweeten Your Holiday Season
These delicious desserts will make the coziest finale!
Christmas is the best time of year to flex your baking skills and indulge in all the tasty holiday treats. If you’re looking to serve something other than Christmas cookies or eggnog this year, a creamy homemade cheesecake will definitely impress your guests. After all, there's nothing more comforting and satiating than a slice of this velvety-smooth classic. And when it comes in festive holiday flavors, it's all the more fun!
To inspire your Christmas dessert menu, we've compiled a list of cheesecake recipes that'll surely sweeten your holiday season. Below, you'll find seasonally inspired flavors like peppermint and gingerbread, along with unique options like chocolate, peanut butter, and caramel. Of course, our list has plenty of fruity variations and more traditional cheesecake recipes, too. Simply swap out graham crackers for gingersnaps in the crust, for example, and you've got a holiday twist everyone will enjoy!
To make entertaining effortless, there are also no-bake dessert recipes like cranberry cheesecake and Oreo cheesecake bites that everyone in the room will devour. You'll also discover bite-sized iterations and cheesecake bars that are perfect for feeding a crowd. Plus, that way you skip the water bath for easier prep! Whatever route you choose, these Christmas cheesecake recipes will bring festive cheer to your holiday table.
No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake
Strawberry cheesecake might not be your standard Christmas dessert, but the bright red accents makes it such a festive option! Plus, the recipe doesn't require an oven, so whipping it up will be easy as pie (er, cheesecake?).
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Key Lime Cheesecake
During the holiday season, citrus is at its peak freshness, so why not serve up a slice of this lime-infused cheesecake? It has the best of key lime pie and cheesecake, all in one dish! Zesty yet sweet, airy yet satisfying—what could be better?
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No-Bake Orange-Vanilla Cheesecake Bars
Another no-bake option that's filled with the flavors of the holiday season is this cheesecake recipe. The combination of orange and vanilla stacked on top of a graham-cracker crust will make everyone's mouths water.
Oreo Cheesecake
If you love Oreos, then this Christmas cheesecake recipe is not one to miss. Every inch of this holiday dessert—the filling, the crust, and the topping—is packed with the classic sandwich cookies. It's basically a chocolate lover's dream!
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Maple Cheesecake
The warm, sweet flavor of maple is perfect for the colder months of the year, and this Christmas cheesecake recipe includes a double dose! Not only is there maple syrup in the cheesecake itself, but there's also an additional drizzle on top.
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Peppermint Cheesecake
This cheesecake doesn't just have crushed peppermints on top, it's also made with peppermint extract in the filling so it's double the minty, holiday flavor.
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Pecan Pie Cheesecake
Did you get your fill of pecan pie on Thanksgiving? No? Then make this ooey gooey option that's the best of both worlds. It even has a speculoos cookie crust.
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Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies
This recipe combines three popular desserts: cheesecake, brownies, and red velvet cake! The festive red and white swirls and rich flavor will have everyone coming back for more.
Peanut Butter Cheesecake
This cheesecake combines the creamy flavor of peanut butter with the richness of chocolate. It basically tastes like an extra decadent chocolate-peanut butter cup!
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Carrot Cake Cheesecake
This idea came from the fact that every good carrot cake has a generous helping of cream cheese frosting. Here, you'll get an even bigger ratio of cheesecake filling to carrot cake crust.
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Strawberry Cheesecake
A pretty cheesecake that's red and white, just like a candy cane? Yes, please! The fresh fruit compote has a splash of lemon for a little tart kick and helps bring out the flavor of off-season berries.
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Ricotta Cheesecake
Even among other spectacular cheesecake recipes, ricotta cheesecake is a standout. It's much lighter than a classic cheesecake. A garnish of chocolate shavings and chopped pistachios are the finishing touch.
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Pumpkin Cheesecake
This recipe is everything you love about a classic cheesecake, plus the toasty, seasonal flavors of pumpkin spice and a drizzle of caramel.
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Cheesecake Brownies
Here is the proof that you can, in fact, make brownies even better. The key? Top the fudge brownie with fluffy cheesecake. The swirls feel very festive for the occasion.
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Blueberry Cheesecake
Yes, it's true that blueberries are a summer fruit. But this cheesecake brings a bit of summer into your wintry Christmas night. Plus, blueberry compote is just so decadent.
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Mango Cheesecake
Christmas requires a lot of cooking and baking, especially if you're doing the whole classic spread. This delightful fruity cheesecake saves room in the oven because it's a no-bake dessert.
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Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes
These adorable mini cheesecakes can be customized based on your family's preferences. Switch things up by swapping the graham cracker crumbs for other crushed cookies like Oreos or gingersnaps.
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Oreo Cheesecake Bites
This simple recipe uses homemade whipped cream for the filling, but you could make them even easier by using a thawed whipped topping (like Cool Whip) instead. (Psst: Nobody needs to know.)
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Caramel Apple Cheesecake
When you serve this over-the-top cheesecake at your holiday party, it's guaranteed to impress. It has warmly spiced cinnamon flavor and sweet caramel-apples in every bite.
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Classic Cheesecake with Gingersnap Crust
This classic cheesecake recipe is a total crowd-pleaser. It's simple, creamy, and perfect for just about any holiday dessert menu.
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