Best Cheesecake Dessert Recipes

RHUBARB CHEESECAKE DESSERT

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine flour, brown sugar and salt; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in walnuts and vanilla. Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake at 375° for 10 minutes. Cool slightly. , In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until lightly and fluffy. Add egg; beat on low speed just until combined. Add vanilla. Pour over the crust. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until center is set and edges are light brown. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour., In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon. Gradually stir in water until smooth. Add rhubarb. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 5 minutes or until thickened. Cool. Pour over filling. Refrigerate at least 1 hour. Refrigerate leftovers.

SOPAPILLA CHEESECAKE DESSERT

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Beat the cream cheese with 1 1/2 cups of sugar, and the vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth. Unroll the cans of crescent roll dough, and use a rolling pin to shape the each piece into 9x13 inch rectangles. Press one piece into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Evenly spread the cream cheese mixture into the baking dish, then cover with the remaining piece of crescent dough.
• Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the top of the cheesecake. Stir the remaining 1/2 cup of sugar together with the cinnamon in a small bowl, and sprinkle over the cheesecake along with the almonds.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the crescent dough has puffed and turned golden brown, about 45 minutes. Cool completely in the pan before cutting into 12 squares.

CARAMEL-SWIRL CHEESECAKE DESSERT

Steps:

• In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour and coconut; gradually beat into creamed mixture. , Press into a lightly greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. , For filling, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and ricotta until blended. Add sugar and flour and mix well. Combine cream and vanilla; gradually beat into cream cheese mixture. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. , Spread filling over crust. Drizzle with caramel topping; gently cut through filling with a knife to swirl. , Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 1-1/2 hours. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours before serving.

TIRAMISU CHEESECAKE DESSERT

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°. Layer half of the wafers in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a small bowl, dissolve 2 teaspoons coffee granules in 2 tablespoons hot water; brush 1 tablespoon mixture over wafers. Set remaining mixture aside., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in sour cream. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until blended. Remove half of the filling to another bowl. Dissolve the remaining 3 teaspoons coffee granules in the remaining 1 tablespoon hot water; stir into 1 portion of filling. Spread over wafers., Layer remaining wafers over top; brush with reserved coffee mixture. Spread with remaining filling., Bake 40-45 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack 10 minutes. Loosen sides from dish with a knife. Cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight, covering when completely cooled., To serve, spread with whipped topping. Dust with cocoa.

CHERRY CHEESECAKE DESSERT

Steps:

• In small bowl, combine cracker crumbs and sugar; stir in butter. Press into a greased 8-in. square baking dish; set aside. , In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour into crust. , Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until almost set. Cool for 1 hour on a wire rack. Refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. Spoon pie filling over top.

KEY LIME CHEESECAKE DESSERT SQUARES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
• In medium bowl, cut butter into cookie mixture using pastry blender or fork, until mixture is crumbly. Reserve 3/4 cup mixture for topping. Press remaining mixture in bottom of pan. Bake 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in condensed milk, key lime juice, lime peel, and flour. Pour filling mixture over crust.
• In medium bowl, mix reserved cookie crumbs, coconut and macadamia nuts. Sprinkle evenly over top of filling. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until light golden brown and mixture is set. Cool 1 hour or until completely cooled. Refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.

HAZELNUT CHEESECAKE DESSERT

Steps:

• Place ice cream cones in a large resealable bag; crush with a rolling pin. Transfer to a bowl. In a small microwave-safe bowl, heat the hazelnut spread on high for 30 seconds or until it achieves spreading consistency. Add 1/2 cup spread to the crushed cones. Using a metal spatula, press mixture into a greased 9-in. square pan. , In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy. Fold in whipped topping just until combined. Spread two-thirds of cream cheese mixture over the crust. Stir the remaining hazelnut spread into the remaining cream cheese mixture. Spread over cream cheese layer; sprinkle with nuts. Refrigerate overnight.

ORANGE-SWIRLED CHEESECAKE DESSERT

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°. Place cookies and almonds in a food processor; cover and process until fine crumbs form. Stir in butter. Press into an ungreased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake until set, about 15 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine 6 tablespoons sugar and cornstarch. Stir in orange juice, water and zest until blended. Cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Whisk a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolk. Return all to pan. Reduce heat. Cook, whisking continuously, 1 minute. Set aside to cool completely., Place baking chocolate in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; whisk until smooth. Cool. , In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and remaining sugar until smooth. Beat in flour. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Beat in sour cream and white chocolate mixture just until combined., Place 1/4 cup cream cheese mixture in a small bowl; stir in orange mixture until well blended. , Pour plain cream cheese mixture over crust. Drop orange batter by tablespoonfuls randomly over top. Cut through batter with a knife to swirl. , Bake at 325° until filling is set, 30-35 minutes. Cool on a wire rack 1 hour. Refrigerate at least 2 hours. Cut into squares. Store in the refrigerator.

BLUEBERRY CHEESECAKE DESSERT

Steps:

• In a food processor, combine the flour, oats, brown sugar and walnuts; cover and process until nuts are finely chopped. Add butter; cover and pulse just until mixture is crumbly. Press into an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 9-11 minutes or until set and edges are lightly browned. , Meanwhile, for filling, in a food processor, combine the filling ingredients; cover and process until blended. Pour over crust. Bake for 14-18 minutes or until center is just set. Cool on a wire rack. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. , In a microwave-safe bowl, heat jam on high for 15-20 seconds or until warmed; gently toss with blueberries. Cut dessert into squares; top with blueberry sauce. Refrigerate leftovers.

CONTEST-WINNING PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE DESSERT

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine gingersnap crumbs and butter. Press onto bottom of a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; set aside. , In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in the pumpkin, cinnamon and vanilla. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour over crust; sprinkle with nutmeg., Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of baking dish to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. , Cut into squares; serve with syrup and, if desired, sweetened whipped cream. Refrigerate leftovers.

LOW CARB CHEESECAKE DESSERT

Steps:

• Beat all ingredients together. Enjoy on its own or top with fruit or sugar free jelly for a treat.

SOPAPILLA CHEESECAKE DESSERT

Steps:

• 1. Beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla in a bowl with a mixer. Set aside. Unroll and press 1 can of crescent roll dough in bottom of 13x9" glass baking dish. Spread cream cheese mixture on top evenly. Arrange second can of crescent roll dough on top of mixture to cover cream cheese. Melt stick of butter in microwave. Pour butter on top of crescent rolls. Sprinkle cinnamon-sugar mixture over all. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes in preheated oven.

NO-BAKE CHERRY BERRY CHEESECAKE DESSERT

Steps:

• In medium bowl, mix cracker crumbs, melted buttery sticks, and 2 tablespoons powdered sugar. Press in bottom and 1/2 inch up sides of 9-inch springform pan. Set aside.
• In large bowl, beat cream cheese substitute and 1/2 cup powdered sugar with electric mixer on low speed. Beat on medium speed until smooth and creamy, slowly adding 1/4 cup of the almondmilk. Stop mixer. Add pudding mix. Beat on low speed until mixed. Beat on medium speed until smooth. Slowly add remaining almondmilk; beat until smooth and creamy.
• Spread filling over crust. Cover loosely and refrigerate at least 6 hours.
• When ready to serve, mix cherry pie filling and strawberries in medium bowl. Cut cheesecake into wedges. Top with fruit topping. Store in refrigerator.

BEST EVER CHEESECAKE-WOMAN'S DAY DESSERT LOVER'S COOKBOOK 1981

Steps:

• In bowl combine flour, sugar and lemon zest. Make a well in center; add egg yolk, vanilla and butter. Blend with finger tips or fork until mixture resembles a crumbly rich cookie dough.
• Divide dough into 2 parts, one part slightly larger than the other. Grease a 9-inch spring-form pan; remove rim. Shape the smaller part of the dough into a ball; place in the botton of pan, Top with waxed paper; roll to edge, reserving any excess dough. remove paper.
• Bake in preheated 400F oven 6-8 minutes; cool.
• Divide remaining half of dough into 4 parts; roll each part between 2 pieces of waxed paper into 3x8 inch strips. Reassemble springorm pan. Remove top sheet of waxed paper from each pastry strip. Place one strip of pastry at a time along inside rim of pan, press against rim, remove paper. Repeat with remaining pastry strips, overlapping ends each time and pressing to seal.
• Cheesecake Filling:.
• In large bowl of mixer beat cream cheese, sugar, flour and lemon zest until smooth. Beat in eggs, one at a time., until thouroughly combined. Stir in milk and vanilla.
• Spoon Cream Cheese Filling into pan. Bake in a preheated 450F oven 10 minutes. Reduce oven to 250F and bake 1 hour and 20 minutes longer.
• Cool on wire rack until completely cooled.
• Pineapple Topping:.
• In small saucepan combine pineappple and cornstarch. Cook and stir until mixture bols and thickens. Stir in vanilla, cool.
• Spread Pineapple Topping over cheesecake. Cover lightly and refrigerate until cold. Loosen crust from pan with knife or spatula. Remove rim. Garnish with sliced strawberries, if desired. Makes about 16 servings.

FLUFFY CHEESECAKE DESSERT

Steps:

• In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine marshmallows and orange juice. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1 minute. Stir until smooth. , In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until light and fluffy. Add marshmallow mixture; beat just until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. , Combine wafer crumbs and butter; set aside 3/4 cup for topping. Press remaining crumbs into an ungreased 13x9-in. pan. , Spoon cream cheese filling over crust. Sprinkle with reserved crumbs. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour or until set. Store in the refrigerator.

KELLY'S LIME CHIFFON CHEESECAKE DESSERT

Steps:

• Mix crust ingredients, save aside 2 tablespoons.
• Press rest on bottom of 13x9 greased glass dish or pan.
• Dissolve jell-o in boiling water, cool.
• In mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar.
• Beat in vanilla,.
• Slowly beat in jell-o.
• Beat/fold in Cool Whip.
• Beat in 3-4 drops green food coloring.
• Spoon over crust, smooth top.
• Sprinkle with reserved crumbs.
• Chill til set, 3 hours or overnight.
• Serve topped with more Cool Whip and a maraschino cherry.

RHUBARB CHEESECAKE LAYER DESSERT

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cut butter into flour until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; stir in pecans. Press into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. , Bake at 350° for 15 minutes. Combine rhubarb, sugar and flour; spoon over the crust. Bake for 15 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Add eggs, beat on low speed just until combined. , Pour over hot rhubarb layer. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, combine the sour cream, sugar and vanilla; spread over hot cheesecake. Sprinkle with additional pecans if desired. Cool on wire rack for 1 hour., Refrigerate overnight. Refrigerate leftovers.

MARBLED CHEESECAKE BROWNIE DESSERT

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Grease (or use cooking spray) bottom only of 9-inch square pan.
• Make brownie batter as directed on box.--except spread brownie batter in pan. In medium bowl, beat cream cheese with electric mixer on low speed until creamy; beat in sugar, vanilla and 1 egg until well blended. Drop by tablespoonfuls over brownie batter in pan. Cut through batter with knife several times for marbled design.
• Bake 37 to 41 minutes or until cream cheese mixture is light brown. Immediately spread fruit on top. Cool completely, about 2 hours. Store covered in refrigerator.
• For serving pieces, cut into 4 rows by 4 rows.

LOW FAT NO-BAKE DREAM WHIP CHEESECAKE DESSERT IN A JIFFY!

Steps:

• Blend powdered sugar and cream cheese in small bowl until smooth.
• Mix Dream Whip (follow directions on box).
• Fold these together and spread spread on top of crust.
• Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
• Top with your favorite pie filling and serve!

PHILADELPHIA-CAPPUCCINO CHEESECAKE FROZEN DESSERT

Steps:

• Line 9x5-inch loaf pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over long sides of pan. Combine graham crumbs, butter, 2 Tbsp. sugar and 1 tsp. coffee; press 1/2 cup onto bottom of prepared pan.
• Beat cream cheese, remaining sugar and coffee in medium bowl with mixer until blended. Gently stir in COOL WHIP. Spread 1/3 of the COOL WHIP mixture over crust; sprinkle with 1/3 of the remaining crumb mixture. Repeat layers twice.
• Freeze 4 hours or until firm. Use foil handles to remove dessert from pan. Let stand at room temperature 10 min. to soften slightly before slicing to serve.