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!


๐ฐ 1. Classic New York Cheesecake
Ingredients:
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
ยฝ cup unsalted butter, melted
4 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
1 ยฝ cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup sour cream
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
๐ฅฃ Preparation:
Preheat oven to 325ยฐF (163ยฐC). Grease a 9-inch springform pan. Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter; press into the bottom of the pan.
๐ฉโ๐ณ 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 55โ65 minutes or until center is almost set.
Cool 1 hour, then refrigerate 4+ hours before serving.
๐ฝ Serving:
Serves 12. Serve plain or with fruit topping.
๐ซ 2. Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake
Ingredients:
2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
ยฝ cup butter, melted
4 (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
4 eggs
ยฝ cup sour cream
1 tsp vanilla
4 oz semi-sweet chocolate, melted
๐ฅฃ Preparation:
Preheat oven to 325ยฐF (163ยฐC). Mix cookie crumbs and butter; press into 9-inch springform pan.
๐ฉโ๐ณ 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 50โ60 min. Cool 1 hour, refrigerate 4+ hours.
๐ฝ Serving:
Serves 12. Garnish with chocolate shavings.
๐ 3. Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake
Ingredients:
1 ยฝ cups graham cracker crumbs
ยผ cup sugar
ยฝ cup butter, melted
3 (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 cup pumpkin puree
ยพ cup sugar
3 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp cinnamon
ยฝ tsp nutmeg
ยผ tsp cloves
๐ฅฃ Preparation:
Preheat oven to 325ยฐF. Mix crumbs, sugar, butter; press into 9-inch pan.
๐ฉโ๐ณ Instructions:
Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar & pumpkin puree.
Mix in eggs one at a time. Add vanilla & spices.
Pour over crust. Bake 50โ60 min. Cool and refrigerate 4 hours.
๐ฝ Serving:
Serves 10โ12. Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
๐ 4. No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake
Ingredients:
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
ยฝ cup butter, melted
3 (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1 ยฝ cups heavy cream, whipped
1 cup strawberry puree
Fresh strawberries for topping
๐ฅฃ Preparation:
Mix crumbs and butter; press into 9-inch pan. Chill 15 minutes.
๐ฉโ๐ณ 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.
๐ฝ Serving:
Serves 12. Perfect chilled dessert for hot holidays.
๐ช 5. Oreo Cookie Cheesecake
Ingredients:
2 cups Oreo crumbs (about 20 cookies)
ยฝ 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
๐ฅฃ Preparation:
Preheat oven to 325ยฐF. Press crumbs & butter into 9-inch pan.
๐ฉโ๐ณ 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 50โ60 min. Cool and refrigerate 4+ hours.
๐ฝ Serving:
Serves 12. Garnish with extra Oreos on top.
6. Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake
Ingredients:
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
ยฝ 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
๐ฅฃ Preparation:
Preheat oven to 325ยฐF. Mix crumbs & butter; press into 9-inch pan.
๐ฉโ๐ณ 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 50โ60 min. Cool & refrigerate 4 hours.
๐ฝ Serving: Serves 12. Garnish with extra blueberries.
7. Peppermint Cheesecake
Ingredients:
2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
ยฝ cup butter, melted
4 (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
4 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
ยฝ tsp peppermint extract
ยฝ cup sour cream
Crushed candy canes for topping
๐ฅฃ Preparation:
Preheat oven to 325ยฐF. Mix crumbs & butter; press into pan.
๐ฉโ๐ณ 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 50โ60 min. Cool 1 hour, then refrigerate 4 hours.
Top with crushed candy canes before serving.
๐ฝ Serving: Serves 12. Perfect for Christmas.
8. Salted Caramel Cheesecake
Ingredients:
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
ยฝ cup butter, melted
4 (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
4 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
ยฝ cup sour cream
ยฝ cup caramel sauce
Flaky sea salt for topping
๐ฅฃ Preparation:
Preheat oven to 325ยฐF. Mix crumbs & butter; press into pan.
๐ฉโ๐ณ Instructions:
Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla and sour cream.
Pour over crust and bake 50โ60 min. Cool & refrigerate 4 hours.
Drizzle caramel and sprinkle sea salt before serving.
๐ฝ Serving: Serves 12.
9. Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake
Ingredients:
2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
ยฝ cup butter, melted
4 (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
4 eggs
ยฝ cup peanut butter
1 tsp vanilla
ยฝ cup sour cream
ยฝ cup chocolate chips
๐ฅฃ Preparation:
Preheat oven to 325ยฐF. Mix crumbs & butter; press into pan.
๐ฉโ๐ณ 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 50โ60 min. Cool & refrigerate 4 hours.
๐ฝ Serving: Serves 12.
10. Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake
Ingredients:
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
ยฝ cup butter, melted
4 (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
4 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
ยฝ cup sour cream
ยฝ cup raspberry puree
๐ฅฃ Preparation:
Preheat oven to 325ยฐF. Mix crumbs & butter; press into pan.
๐ฉโ๐ณ 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 50โ60 min. Cool & refrigerate 4 hours.
๐ฝ Serving: Serves 12. Garnish with fresh raspberries.
๐ฐ 11. White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake
Ingredients:
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
ยฝ cup butter, melted
4 (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
4 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
ยฝ cup sour cream
4 oz white chocolate, melted
ยฝ cup raspberry puree
๐ฅฃ Preparation:
Preheat oven to 325ยฐF (163ยฐC). Mix crumbs & butter; press into 9-inch springform pan.
๐ฉโ๐ณ 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 50โ60 min. Cool 1 hour, then refrigerate 4+ hours.
๐ฝ Serving: Serves 12. Garnish with fresh raspberries.
๐ฅ 12. Carrot Cake Cheesecake
Ingredients:
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
ยฝ cup butter, melted
4 (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
4 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup grated carrots
ยฝ cup crushed pineapple, drained
1 tsp cinnamon
ยฝ tsp nutmeg
ยฝ cup chopped walnuts (optional)
๐ฅฃ Preparation:
Preheat oven to 325ยฐF. Mix crumbs & butter; press into 9-inch pan.
๐ฉโ๐ณ 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 50โ60 min. Cool & refrigerate 4+ hours.
๐ฝ Serving: Serves 12. Top with whipped cream or cream cheese frosting.
๐ซ 13. Chocolate Hazelnut Cheesecake
Ingredients:
2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
ยฝ cup butter, melted
4 (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
ยพ cup sugar
4 eggs
ยฝ cup Nutella
1 tsp vanilla
ยฝ cup sour cream
ยฝ cup chopped hazelnuts (optional)
๐ฅฃ Preparation:
Preheat oven to 325ยฐF. Mix crumbs & butter; press into pan.
๐ฉโ๐ณ 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 50โ60 min. Cool & refrigerate 4+ hours.
๐ฝ Serving: Serves 12. Garnish with chocolate curls or hazelnuts.
๐ 14. Lemon Meringue Cheesecake
Ingredients:
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
ยฝ cup butter, melted
4 (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
4 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
ยผ cup lemon juice
Zest of 1 lemon
ยฝ cup sour cream
2 egg whites
ยผ cup sugar (for meringue)
๐ฅฃ Preparation:
Preheat oven to 325ยฐF. Mix crumbs & butter; press into pan.
๐ฉโ๐ณ 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 50โ60 min. Cool & refrigerate 4+ hours.
Beat egg whites until soft peaks form, gradually adding sugar to make meringue.
Spread meringue over cheesecake and broil 1โ2 minutes until lightly golden.
๐ฝ Serving: Serves 12. Garnish with lemon zest.
โ 15. Tiramisu Cheesecake
Ingredients:
2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs or ladyfinger crumbs
ยฝ cup butter, melted
4 (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
ยพ cup sugar
4 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
ยฝ cup sour cream
ยฝ cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
2 tbsp coffee liqueur (optional)
ยฝ cup mascarpone cheese
Cocoa powder for dusting
๐ฅฃ Preparation:
Preheat oven to 325ยฐF. Mix crumbs & butter; press into pan.
๐ฉโ๐ณ 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 50โ60 min. Cool & refrigerate 4+ hours.
Dust with cocoa powder before serving.
๐ฝ Serving: Serves 12. Perfect for coffee lovers.
๐ฅจ 16. Salted Caramel Pretzel Cheesecake
Ingredients:
2 cups crushed pretzels
ยฝ cup butter, melted
4 (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
ยพ cup sugar
4 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
ยฝ cup sour cream
ยฝ cup caramel sauce
Flaky sea salt
๐ฅฃ Preparation:
Preheat oven to 325ยฐF (163ยฐC). Mix pretzel crumbs & butter; press into 9-inch pan.
๐ฉโ๐ณ Instructions:
Beat cream cheese & sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time.
Mix in vanilla & sour cream. Pour over crust.
Bake 50โ60 min. Cool & refrigerate 4+ hours.
Drizzle caramel and sprinkle sea salt before serving.
๐ฝ Serving: Serves 12. Perfect sweet-salty combo.
๐ซ 17. Chocolate Mint Cheesecake
Ingredients:
2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
ยฝ cup butter, melted
4 (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
ยพ cup sugar
4 eggs
ยฝ tsp peppermint extract
1 tsp vanilla
ยฝ cup sour cream
ยฝ cup chocolate chips
๐ฅฃ Preparation:
Preheat oven to 325ยฐF. Mix cookie crumbs & butter; press into pan.
๐ฉโ๐ณ 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 50โ60 min. Cool & refrigerate 4+ hours.
๐ฝ Serving: Serves 12. Garnish with chocolate shavings or mint leaves.
๐ 18. Maple Pecan Cheesecake
Ingredients:
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
ยฝ cup butter, melted
4 (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
ยพ cup sugar
4 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
ยฝ cup sour cream
ยฝ cup maple syrup
ยฝ cup chopped toasted pecans
๐ฅฃ Preparation:
Preheat oven to 325ยฐF. Mix crumbs & butter; press into pan.
๐ฉโ๐ณ 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 50โ60 min. Cool & refrigerate 4+ hours.
๐ฝ Serving: Serves 12. Great for fall and Thanksgiving.
๐ฅฅ 19. Coconut Cream Cheesecake
Ingredients:
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
ยฝ cup butter, melted
4 (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
ยพ cup sugar
4 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
ยฝ cup sour cream
1 cup shredded coconut (plus extra for topping)
๐ฅฃ Preparation:
Preheat oven to 325ยฐF. Mix crumbs & butter; press into pan.
๐ฉโ๐ณ 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 50โ60 min. Cool & refrigerate 4+ hours.
Sprinkle extra coconut on top before serving.
๐ฝ Serving: Serves 12. Perfect tropical dessert.
๐ 20. Mixed Berry Cheesecake
Ingredients:
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
ยฝ cup butter, melted
4 (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
ยพ cup sugar
4 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
ยฝ cup sour cream
1 cup mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
Extra berries for topping
๐ฅฃ Preparation:
Preheat oven to 325ยฐF. Mix crumbs & butter; press into pan.
๐ฉโ๐ณ 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 50โ60 min. Cool & refrigerate 4+ hours.
Garnish with fresh berries before serving.
๐ฝ Serving: Serves 12. Fresh and colorful holiday dessert.






































