Holiday Baking Made Simple: Cheesecake Recipes
Celebrate the holidays with 20 easy and festive Christmas cookies and cheesecake recipes. Perfect for family, gifts, and holiday parties!


🍰 1. Classic New York Cheesecake
Ingredients:
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
4 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup sour cream
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
🥣 Preparation:
Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan. Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter; press into the bottom of the pan.
👩🍳 Instructions:
Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each.
Blend in vanilla, sour cream, and flour.
Pour mixture over crust.
Bake 55–65 minutes or until center is almost set.
Cool 1 hour, then refrigerate 4+ hours before serving.
🍽 Serving:
Serves 12. Serve plain or with fruit topping.
🍫 2. Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake
Ingredients:
2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
½ cup butter, melted
4 (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
4 eggs
½ cup sour cream
1 tsp vanilla
4 oz semi-sweet chocolate, melted
🥣 Preparation:
Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Mix cookie crumbs and butter; press into 9-inch springform pan.
👩🍳 Instructions:
Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
Add eggs one at a time, then sour cream & vanilla.
Pour half the batter into pan. Add melted chocolate to remaining batter; swirl into base with a knife.
Bake 50–60 min. Cool 1 hour, refrigerate 4+ hours.
🍽 Serving:
Serves 12. Garnish with chocolate shavings.
🎃 3. Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake
Ingredients:
1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
¼ cup sugar
½ cup butter, melted
3 (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 cup pumpkin puree
¾ cup sugar
3 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp cinnamon
½ tsp nutmeg
¼ tsp cloves
🥣 Preparation:
Preheat oven to 325°F. Mix crumbs, sugar, butter; press into 9-inch pan.
👩🍳 Instructions:
Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar & pumpkin puree.
Mix in eggs one at a time. Add vanilla & spices.
Pour over crust. Bake 50–60 min. Cool and refrigerate 4 hours.
🍽 Serving:
Serves 10–12. Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
🍓 4. No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake
Ingredients:
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
½ cup butter, melted
3 (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1 ½ cups heavy cream, whipped
1 cup strawberry puree
Fresh strawberries for topping
🥣 Preparation:
Mix crumbs and butter; press into 9-inch pan. Chill 15 minutes.
👩🍳 Instructions:
Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
Fold in whipped cream.
Spread half mixture over crust; swirl in strawberry puree. Top with remaining cheesecake mixture.
Chill 4+ hours. Decorate with strawberries.
🍽 Serving:
Serves 12. Perfect chilled dessert for hot holidays.
🍪 5. Oreo Cookie Cheesecake
Ingredients:
2 cups Oreo crumbs (about 20 cookies)
½ cup butter, melted
4 (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
4 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup sour cream
12 Oreo cookies, chopped
🥣 Preparation:
Preheat oven to 325°F. Press crumbs & butter into 9-inch pan.
👩🍳 Instructions:
Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
Add eggs, one at a time. Mix in vanilla & sour cream.
Fold in chopped Oreos. Pour over crust.
Bake 50–60 min. Cool and refrigerate 4+ hours.
🍽 Serving:
Serves 12. Garnish with extra Oreos on top.
6. Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake
Ingredients:
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
½ cup butter, melted
4 (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
4 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
Zest of 1 lemon
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 cup fresh blueberries
🥣 Preparation:
Preheat oven to 325°F. Mix crumbs & butter; press into 9-inch pan.
👩🍳 Instructions:
Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla, lemon zest, and juice.
Gently fold in blueberries.
Pour over crust and bake 50–60 min. Cool & refrigerate 4 hours.
🍽 Serving: Serves 12. Garnish with extra blueberries.
7. Peppermint Cheesecake
Ingredients:
2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
½ cup butter, melted
4 (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
4 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
½ tsp peppermint extract
½ cup sour cream
Crushed candy canes for topping
🥣 Preparation:
Preheat oven to 325°F. Mix crumbs & butter; press into pan.
👩🍳 Instructions:
Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
Add eggs, one at a time, then vanilla, peppermint extract, and sour cream.
Pour over crust and bake 50–60 min. Cool 1 hour, then refrigerate 4 hours.
Top with crushed candy canes before serving.
🍽 Serving: Serves 12. Perfect for Christmas.
8. Salted Caramel Cheesecake
Ingredients:
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
½ cup butter, melted
4 (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
4 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
½ cup sour cream
½ cup caramel sauce
Flaky sea salt for topping
🥣 Preparation:
Preheat oven to 325°F. Mix crumbs & butter; press into pan.
👩🍳 Instructions:
Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla and sour cream.
Pour over crust and bake 50–60 min. Cool & refrigerate 4 hours.
Drizzle caramel and sprinkle sea salt before serving.
🍽 Serving: Serves 12.
9. Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake
Ingredients:
2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
½ cup butter, melted
4 (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
4 eggs
½ cup peanut butter
1 tsp vanilla
½ cup sour cream
½ cup chocolate chips
🥣 Preparation:
Preheat oven to 325°F. Mix crumbs & butter; press into pan.
👩🍳 Instructions:
Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla and peanut butter.
Fold in chocolate chips.
Pour over crust and bake 50–60 min. Cool & refrigerate 4 hours.
🍽 Serving: Serves 12.
10. Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake
Ingredients:
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
½ cup butter, melted
4 (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
4 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
½ cup sour cream
½ cup raspberry puree
🥣 Preparation:
Preheat oven to 325°F. Mix crumbs & butter; press into pan.
👩🍳 Instructions:
Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
Add eggs, one at a time, then vanilla & sour cream.
Pour half over crust, swirl in raspberry puree, top with remaining batter.
Bake 50–60 min. Cool & refrigerate 4 hours.
🍽 Serving: Serves 12. Garnish with fresh raspberries.
🍰 11. White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake
Ingredients:
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
½ cup butter, melted
4 (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
4 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
½ cup sour cream
4 oz white chocolate, melted
½ cup raspberry puree
🥣 Preparation:
Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Mix crumbs & butter; press into 9-inch springform pan.
👩🍳 Instructions:
Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla, sour cream, and melted white chocolate.
Pour half the mixture over crust; swirl in raspberry puree, then top with remaining batter.
Bake 50–60 min. Cool 1 hour, then refrigerate 4+ hours.
🍽 Serving: Serves 12. Garnish with fresh raspberries.
🥕 12. Carrot Cake Cheesecake
Ingredients:
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
½ cup butter, melted
4 (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
4 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup grated carrots
½ cup crushed pineapple, drained
1 tsp cinnamon
½ tsp nutmeg
½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)
🥣 Preparation:
Preheat oven to 325°F. Mix crumbs & butter; press into 9-inch pan.
👩🍳 Instructions:
Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
Add eggs, one at a time, then vanilla.
Fold in carrots, pineapple, spices, and walnuts.
Pour over crust and bake 50–60 min. Cool & refrigerate 4+ hours.
🍽 Serving: Serves 12. Top with whipped cream or cream cheese frosting.
🍫 13. Chocolate Hazelnut Cheesecake
Ingredients:
2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
½ cup butter, melted
4 (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
¾ cup sugar
4 eggs
½ cup Nutella
1 tsp vanilla
½ cup sour cream
½ cup chopped hazelnuts (optional)
🥣 Preparation:
Preheat oven to 325°F. Mix crumbs & butter; press into pan.
👩🍳 Instructions:
Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla, Nutella, and sour cream.
Pour over crust, sprinkle chopped hazelnuts on top.
Bake 50–60 min. Cool & refrigerate 4+ hours.
🍽 Serving: Serves 12. Garnish with chocolate curls or hazelnuts.
🍋 14. Lemon Meringue Cheesecake
Ingredients:
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
½ cup butter, melted
4 (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
4 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
¼ cup lemon juice
Zest of 1 lemon
½ cup sour cream
2 egg whites
¼ cup sugar (for meringue)
🥣 Preparation:
Preheat oven to 325°F. Mix crumbs & butter; press into pan.
👩🍳 Instructions:
Beat cream cheese & sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time.
Mix in vanilla, lemon juice, zest, and sour cream.
Pour over crust and bake 50–60 min. Cool & refrigerate 4+ hours.
Beat egg whites until soft peaks form, gradually adding sugar to make meringue.
Spread meringue over cheesecake and broil 1–2 minutes until lightly golden.
🍽 Serving: Serves 12. Garnish with lemon zest.
☕ 15. Tiramisu Cheesecake
Ingredients:
2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs or ladyfinger crumbs
½ cup butter, melted
4 (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
¾ cup sugar
4 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
½ cup sour cream
½ cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
2 tbsp coffee liqueur (optional)
½ cup mascarpone cheese
Cocoa powder for dusting
🥣 Preparation:
Preheat oven to 325°F. Mix crumbs & butter; press into pan.
👩🍳 Instructions:
Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla, sour cream, coffee, and coffee liqueur.
Fold in mascarpone. Pour over crust and bake 50–60 min. Cool & refrigerate 4+ hours.
Dust with cocoa powder before serving.
🍽 Serving: Serves 12. Perfect for coffee lovers.
🥨 16. Salted Caramel Pretzel Cheesecake
Ingredients:
2 cups crushed pretzels
½ cup butter, melted
4 (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
¾ cup sugar
4 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
½ cup sour cream
½ cup caramel sauce
Flaky sea salt
🥣 Preparation:
Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Mix pretzel crumbs & butter; press into 9-inch pan.
👩🍳 Instructions:
Beat cream cheese & sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time.
Mix in vanilla & sour cream. Pour over crust.
Bake 50–60 min. Cool & refrigerate 4+ hours.
Drizzle caramel and sprinkle sea salt before serving.
🍽 Serving: Serves 12. Perfect sweet-salty combo.
🍫 17. Chocolate Mint Cheesecake
Ingredients:
2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
½ cup butter, melted
4 (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
¾ cup sugar
4 eggs
½ tsp peppermint extract
1 tsp vanilla
½ cup sour cream
½ cup chocolate chips
🥣 Preparation:
Preheat oven to 325°F. Mix cookie crumbs & butter; press into pan.
👩🍳 Instructions:
Beat cream cheese & sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then peppermint extract, vanilla, and sour cream.
Fold in chocolate chips. Pour over crust and bake 50–60 min. Cool & refrigerate 4+ hours.
🍽 Serving: Serves 12. Garnish with chocolate shavings or mint leaves.
🍁 18. Maple Pecan Cheesecake
Ingredients:
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
½ cup butter, melted
4 (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
¾ cup sugar
4 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
½ cup sour cream
½ cup maple syrup
½ cup chopped toasted pecans
🥣 Preparation:
Preheat oven to 325°F. Mix crumbs & butter; press into pan.
👩🍳 Instructions:
Beat cream cheese & sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time.
Mix in vanilla, sour cream, and maple syrup. Pour over crust.
Sprinkle pecans on top. Bake 50–60 min. Cool & refrigerate 4+ hours.
🍽 Serving: Serves 12. Great for fall and Thanksgiving.
🥥 19. Coconut Cream Cheesecake
Ingredients:
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
½ cup butter, melted
4 (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
¾ cup sugar
4 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
½ cup sour cream
1 cup shredded coconut (plus extra for topping)
🥣 Preparation:
Preheat oven to 325°F. Mix crumbs & butter; press into pan.
👩🍳 Instructions:
Beat cream cheese & sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time.
Mix in vanilla, sour cream, and shredded coconut.
Pour over crust and bake 50–60 min. Cool & refrigerate 4+ hours.
Sprinkle extra coconut on top before serving.
🍽 Serving: Serves 12. Perfect tropical dessert.
🍓 20. Mixed Berry Cheesecake
Ingredients:
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
½ cup butter, melted
4 (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
¾ cup sugar
4 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
½ cup sour cream
1 cup mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
Extra berries for topping
🥣 Preparation:
Preheat oven to 325°F. Mix crumbs & butter; press into pan.
👩🍳 Instructions:
Beat cream cheese & sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla & sour cream.
Pour over crust, fold in mixed berries.
Bake 50–60 min. Cool & refrigerate 4+ hours.
Garnish with fresh berries before serving.
🍽 Serving: Serves 12. Fresh and colorful holiday dessert.






































