After an easy cheesecake recipe? We’ve got plenty to choose from, including baked cheesecakes, lemon cheesecake, Baileys cheesecake, and of course chocolate cheesecake recipes. Then try our summer dessert recipes, easy desserts and condensed milk recipes.
Essentially, a cheesecake only requires a crumbly biscuit base (usually made by combining crushed biscuits with melted butter) and a rich, velvety topping made with sugar and cream cheese, among a couple of other ingredients. Next, you’d usually bake your cheesecake or put it in the fridge to set. You can flavour your cheesecake however you like, but we think the ideas below are definitely a good place to start.
How to bake a cheesecake
How do I get a flat base for my cheesecake? Use a straight-sided glass to press the biscuit base into the side of the tin. This will also help keep the base flat.
How do I know when my cheesecake is ready? If the recipe tells you there should still be a wobble in the centre, it means just that! Don’t cook it until it is firm unless you want a cracked top.
How do I stop my cheesecake from cracking? If your cheesecake cracks across the top it may be the fault of the recipe. One or two eggs is enough for a big cheesecake, any more may set the filling too firmly and cause it to pull apart as it cools. On the other hand, you may have overcooked it!
How do I rescue a cracked cheesecake? If your cheesecake does crack, cover the top with a layer of soured cream, dulche de leche or fruit. No one will ever know….
How do I make a New York cheesecake? New York cheesecakes are wonderful when you’re in the city but you can make them just as well at home with this tip. The baked cheesecake is light and creamy, to get that texture all the way through the cake, bake them in a bain marie which is a water bath. By placing warm water in another tin around the cake it’ll allow the cheesecake to bake evenly giving you that gorgeous texture throughout the dessert.
Best cheesecake recipes
Easy vanilla cheesecake
Sometimes, simple really is best. Keep it classic with this perfect cheesecake, flavoured only with vanilla extract and lemon zest.
Lemon cheesecake
A baked cheesecake is a great skill to master and much easier to make than you think. This lemon and vanilla cheesecake is finished with a candied lemon peel syrup which makes it smart enough to serve for a dinner party. Try our delicious lemon dessert and pudding recipes.
Strawberry cheesecake
Combine strawberries and cream to create a new take on the classic summer dessert. This no-bake cheesecake is topped with a sweet strawberry sauce and is ideal for al fresco entertaining.
No-bake chocolate cheesecake
A serving of these no bake cheesecake bars is sure to go down a treat at your next afternoon tea. Serve with fresh berries for a tangy kick.
Baked raspberry cheesecake
This recipe has been one of our most popular recipes for years. A classic and really indulgent dessert, baked cheesecake is a crowd pleaser and the raspberries cut through that rich filling perfectly.Here are our most indulgent dessert recipes to try out.
Baileys cheesecake
Together with white chocolate, Baileys makes for an utterly irresistible cheesecake. This recipe calls for less than 10 ingredients, and is ready in under 2 hours. Get your Baileys fix with our epic Baileys recipes.
Check out our indulgent vanilla cheesecake recipe with crunchy speculoos biscuits, creamy speculoos biscuit spread, and lightly whipped cream. This impressive dessert will serve up to 16 guests.
Peanut butter cheesecake
This stunning no-cook cheesecake loaf would make a great dinner party dessert. The combination of golden syrup with peanut butter adds a sweet and salty decadence.
Rhubarb and custard baked cheesecake
We’ve jazzed up a classic combination and baked it in the style of a cheesecake. This creamy recipe isn’t just easy to make, it looks super impressive, too. Just check out those swirls.
Baked chocolate cheesecake
A rich baked cheesecake with a decadent chocolate swirl and a crunchy digestive biscuit base. Make one for friends or family this weekend then sit back and take the compliments.
Oreo cheesecake
Replacing the usual digestive base with Oreo cookies and adding white chocolate to the filling gives this cheesecake a stylish New York bakery-style finish. Find more top baking recipes using our favourite biscuits, chocolate bars and spreads.
Vegan cheesecake
On the hunt for a cheesecake for vegans? Make our smooth and creamy vegan cheesecake using a simple, shop-bought ingredient – silken tofu. Choose a good quality dark chocolate for the filling and use Oreos (yes, they’re vegan!) for the base.
Clementine cheesecake with chocolate sauce
Our most refreshing and tangy cheesecake, the shiny chocolate sauce adds a glossy finish to the light clementine base. An impressive take on a chocolate orange cheesecake.
Frozen Nutella cheesecake
Check out this frozen Nutella cheesecake with classic bourbon biscuits and crunchy roasted hazelnuts. This indulgent dessert is easy to make and perfect for a summertime dinner party with friends.
Blueberry cheesecake
Speculoo biscuits make a great alternative cheesecake base and work particularly well with blueberries. This great blueberry cheesecake is guaranteed to be a crowd pleaser.
Salted honey and ginger cheesecake
An absolute treat of a cheesecake, with a gingery biscuit base, dreamy velvet filling and salted honey topping.
Dulce de leche cheesecake
This recipe for dulce de leche cheesecake comes from Lobos tapas bar in Borough market. It feels really indulgent and is the perfect way to end a meal.
Black forest cheesecake bombs
These black forest cheesecake bombs are real showstoppers. Make ahead and stash these in the freezer – they’ll keep nicely for a month or so.
Dark chocolate and passion fruit cheesecake
Check out our chocolaty, no-bake cheesecake recipe with a quick passion fruit coulis. This decadent dessert is really impressive and only takes 40 minutes to make.
Carrot cake cheesecake
Love carrot cake? Love cheesecake? We’ve combined these well-loved classic puds so you never have to choose. Packed with plenty of spice, orange zest and crunchy pecans, this recipe is sure to impress your friends and family at your next dinner party.
PBJ cheesecake
Need a quick dessert to impress guests at your next dinner party? Make this simple no-bake cheesecake with smooth peanut butter and swirls of raspberry jam.
Freakshake cheesecake
We’ve taken inspiration from ‘freakshakes’ (ice cream combined with chocolate bars and cake) to create our OTT freakshake cheesecake. You don’t have to stick to the toppings we’ve used here – go freestyle!
Black forest cheesecake
This dark, indulgent chocolate cheesecake swirled with cherries is a great showstopper for any occasion. Making the chocolate collar is really worth the effort for an extra special touch. Here are more of our best chocolate recipes to indulge on.
Raspberry marshmallow cheesecake
A cheesecake is probably one of the most loved desserts and this version is something special. The combination of marshmallows and raspberries is sure to please adults and kids.
Baked blueberry cheesecake
Check out this indulgent creamy baked blueberry cheesecake. This easy recipe is super simple to make and is a real crowd pleaser.
Sherry trifle cheesecake
Impress guests during the festive season with this nostalgic pud with a modern twist.
Eton mess cheesecake
We’ve combined two classic British summertime favourites into one seriously indulgent dessert. This fresh and creamy Eton mess cheesecake is the perfect pudding to impress your friends and family with this weekend.
Salted butterscotch popcorn cheesecake
This dessert has everything. If you want to make it ahead, omit the popcorn from the base, reserve half the butterscotch sauce for the topping and put freshly popped popcorn on top on the day, then smother it in the sauce. Here are some more of our favourite sweet and salty recipes.
Raspberry and milk chocolate cheesecake
Who doesn’t love cheesecake? This chocolate raspberry version makes a really indulgent dessert. Use good-quality chocolate and leave the raspberries out if it’s the wrong time of the year.
Apricot cheesecake bars
Check out these bright summery cheesecake bars. We’ve used fresh seasonal apricots and crunchy amaretti biscuits. Perfect for an after-dinner treat!
