40 Best Christmas Cheesecake Recipes for a Creamy Dessert

If you love Oreos, this is the cheesecake of your dreams! It has the sandwich cookies in the crust, in the filling, and sprinkled on top for triple the flavor.

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The warm, sweet flavor of maple is perfect for the colder months of the year. And Ree's recipe as a double dose! There's maple syrup in the cheesecake itself and then there's a maple sauce to drizzle on top.

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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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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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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.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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To offset your heavy Christmas dinner, try making something light and refreshing—like this lemon cheesecake—to finish off the meal. It's just the right amount of sweetness.

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If you've been asked to bring dessert to your holiday potluck, look no further than these white chocolate cheesecake bars. They make a big batch that's easy for sharing.

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If you're worried about making cheesecake in a water bath, this recipe is for you! It's baked in a pie pan and it couldn't be easier.

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