There are countless cheesecake recipes out there on the web, but not all cheesecakes are created equal. So how are you supposed to know which ones are truly delicious? Because we’ve handpicked them for you!

We’ve got something for everyone on this list. From no-bake to non-dairy, chocolatey to fruity, gluten free cheesecakes and so many more! Trust us. Each recipe is truly amazing in its own way, and we can’t wait for you try them out!

So, no matter what type of cheesecake you’re into, know that you’ll find what you’re looking for on this incredible list of 100 Best Cheesecake Recipes of All Time!

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Classic Cheesecake

Creative/Trendy Cheesecake

Healthier Cheesecake

Gluten Free and/or Dairy Free Cheesecake

No-Bake Cheesecake

Classic Cheesecake

There’s nothing quite like that classic slice of cheesecake. No frills or fuss, just a creamy filling with a thick, buttery crust. With traditional flavors like chocolate and vanilla, the recipes below are a guaranteed hit at any Shavuot gathering!

1. Heavenly Cheesecake by Rivky Kleiman

This is a milk chocolate cookie dough cheesecake recipe - it has a graham cracker cheesecake crust, cookie dough filling, and a chocolate ganache topping.

2. Rich Cheesecake from the Dining In Cookbook

Get a classic rich cheesecake recipe that has a special walnut addition to the classic graham cracker crust and is perfect for beginner cooks.

3. Festive Light Cheesecake from the Nitra Cookbook

A light cheesecake recipe with two cheesecake crust add-ins: one with crumbled cookies and one with crushed tea biscuits and nuts.

4. Best-Ever New York Style Cheesecake by Rivky Kleiman

This New-York-style cheesecake recipe adds a little rich chocolate into the base and can be topped with shaved bittersweet chocolate.

5. Classic Vanilla Caramel Cheesecake by The Peppermill

A vanilla caramel cheesecake recipe you’ll be sure to add to your rotation: this uses unwhipped cream cheese, lemon juice, sour cream, and dulce de leche to perfect each caramel bite.

6. Vanilla Bean Cheesecake by Jocelyn Brubaker

Back to basics with this vanilla bean cheesecake recipe that uses vanilla flavored whipped cream and vanilla bean paste atop a vanilla wafer cookie base.

7. The Classy Cheesecake by Renee Muller

European cheesecake uses farmer cheese, which is creamy but less fattening than other alternatives. Get this less sweet cheesecake recipe for a new twist on a tradition.

8. Chocolate Cheesecake by Paula Shoyer

Chocolate lovers unite: from the shortbread crust to the rich dark cocoa cheesecake to the whipped cream topping, this is a crowd-pleaser.

9. Light and Decadent Chocolate Chip Cheesecake by Estee Kafra

This recipe is both rich and light at once. Not possible? Try it for yourself and see! It refrigerates well for up to a week.

10. Basic Caramel Cheesecake by Eliana Gothold

Learn how to very simply prepare a delicious, creamy caramel cheesecake using just a few ingredients. The results are stunning!

11. Toffee Crunch Caramel Cheesecake by Rivky Kleiman

Caramel cheesecake is the best cheesecake recipe for someone with a stellar sweet tooth: use parve whipping cream and homemade or store-bought caramel.

Creative/Trendy Cheesecake

12. The Dreamiest Dessert for Shavuot? Meet the No-Bake Dubai Cheesecake by Sara Goldstein

When the weather is warm, the flowers are blooming, and Shavuot is around the corner, the last thing you want is to turn on your oven. That’s where the No-Bake Dubai Cheesecake comes in—a chilled, creamy, melt-in-your-mouth masterpiece that feels as luxurious as it sounds, without any of the fuss.

It’s the kind of dessert that looks stunning on the table, tastes even better than it looks, and comes together with simple ingredients and zero baking. Perfect for celebrating the holiday of dairy with both style and ease.

13. Coffee Chocolate Cheesecake by Tamar Teitelbaum

Coffee and cheesecake are a dessert match made in heaven, and this simple recipe uses instant coffee, cream cheese, heavy cream and mini chocolate chips for the perfect flavor balance.

Who says you can’t have your (cheese)cake and eat it, too? This light chocolate chip cheesecake is a flavor-packed recipe topped with generous dollops of whipped cream.

14. Concentric Circle Cheesecake by Clara Fatal

A cheesecake design can be anything but boring. In fact, this striped cheesecake recipe is deceptively simple to create: alternate pouring white chocolate cheesecake and dark chocolate cheesecake into the crust, and voila!

15. Cold Brew Cheesecake by Melinda Strauss

The cold brew coffee trend is here to stay: for purists, this coffee cheesecake is truly inspired and sweetened with maple syrup and Misceo coffee liqueur.

16. Orange Butterscotch Cheesecake with Brandy Glaze from the Nitra Cookbook

An elevated flavor profile makes these high-end Shavuot dessert treats a must-have: the cheesecake is topped with a brandy glaze and orange slices.

17. Strawberry Chocolate Cheesecake by Jocelyn Brubaker

Chocolate cheesecake and strawberry pie are fantastically paired in this fruity cheesecake recipe, made with an Oreo cookie crust.

18. Lemon Greek Yogurt Cheesecake by Sarah Faygie Berkowitz

Citrus cheesecake lightens what can be a heavy dessert, and this lemon cheesecake starts with the base, using lemon sandwich cookies in the crust and Greek lemon yogurt in the cake itself.

19. Basque Cheesecake with Caramel Balsamic Glazed Strawberries by Rachel Berger

Basque cheesecake originated in Spain’s Basque Country, served at La Viña in San Sebastian. It is baked at a high temperature, resulting in its classic burnt crust, tasting of caramel. While you will rarely see it adorned with anything, after it puffed up during baking, it cools down leaving a nice depression, with room calling for me to use this tangy caramel balsamic glaze.

Boy does it act as the perfect foil to this light cheesecake. In fact, I think this glaze would be delicious drizzled on many things, and I found it hard to stop taking little licks of it. Try it drizzled on burrata, molten chocolate cake, or even on chicken. I love this stuff! It literally brings food to life! I chose the Basque cheesecake because it has a lighter texture than a New York Style cheesecake, and I thought it would go well with this tangy topping, but you can certainly use this strawberry topping on any kind of cheesecake.

20. Caramel Coconut Cheesecake by Faigy Grossman

This cheesecake has caramel, coconut, and chocolate: start with crushed sandwich cookies and add a crisp topping of shredded coconut, caramel sauce, and chocolate drizzle.

21. Carrot Cake Cheesecake by The Peppermill

If you can’t get enough of the cinnamon, crisp carrots and sweetness of a carrot cake, try this carrot cake cheesecake recipe.

22. Fudge Nut Cheesecake from the Dining In Cookbook

An elegant, molded cheesecake with luxe flavors? Elegant Shavuot, here you come: semisweet chocolate, brown sugar, walnuts, and more come together in this recipe.

23. Cheesecake - 3 Ways by Erin Grunstein

Want some cheesecake options? Try out a white chocolate raspberry pistachio cheesecake, chocolate hazelnut cheesecake or halva pecan cheesecake.

24. Brown Sugar Cheesecake with Bourbon Sauce by Eileen Goltz

Brown sugar bourbon cheesecake is full of southern flavors, packed with pecans and dark brown sugar, and perfect any time of the year.

25. Butter Pecan Cheesecake by Rivky Kleiman

Extra sweet, this cheesecake recipe starts with a cookie crumb layer, followed by a butter pecan layer, a cheesecake layer with brown sugar, and topped with a butter pecan garnish.

26. Cookie Dough Cheesecake with Caramel Crust by Chanie Nayman

A masterfully layered dessert, this cookie dough cheesecake has a secret twist: the caramel crust has a hint of cinnamon and is sweetened with brown sugar.

Healthier Cheesecake

Yes, you read that correctly! Now you can eat your cheesecake without any of the guilt. We can't think of many things more delightful than that.

27. Healthy No-Bake Cheesecake Jars (Gluten Free) by Esther Begun

Provide health-conscious Shavuot guests (or any party-goers) with a gluten-free cheesecake that is also a no-bake, healthy option with fresh fruit and a crunchy topping.

28. Peaches and Cream Frozen Yogurt Cheesecake by Melinda Strauss

Peaches and cream cheesecake gets a healthy upgrade with natural sugar from maple syrup, frozen peaches, tangy Greek yogurt, and more.

29. Creamy Avocado Cheesecake by Rachel Kor

A full tray of cheesecake with hidden veggies? The kid table won’t be the wiser as they tuck into this creamy, sweet and zesty dessert.

30. Light and Fluffy Cheesecake by Brynie Greisman

Gluten free cakes and dairy desserts get an upgrade when you use quark cheese, light sour cream and yogurt… complete with a gluten free crust.

31. Greek Yogurt Cheesecake with Apple Crumble and Caramel by Victoria Dwek

Served as individual cheesecakes and eaten with a spoon, this low-fat cheesecake is topped with cinnamon, oats, brown sugar, and apples.

Gluten Free and/or Dairy Free Cheesecake

Being gluten free doesn’t mean you can’t get in on this classic Shavuot staple! As you’ll see from the gluten-free recipes below, there are so many incredible options to choose from. And trust us when we say the non-gluten-free peeps won’t notice the difference.

What, you thought cheesecake had to be dairy? Think again! These dairy-free versions are INSANE and taste incredibly close to the real thing. They are creamy and indulgent- just what you’d want in a cheesecake. In other words, these are delicious cheesecakes that just happen to be dairy free.

32. Gluten Free Brownie-Bottom Cheesecake by Rorie Weisberg

Really excellent gluten free dessert recipes aren’t always easy to find, but this brownie-bottom cheesecake knocks it out of the park.

33. Gluten Free Lime Cheesecake by Pamela Reiss

Start with a base of finely ground almonds and build a soft cream cheese cheesecake that is infused with plenty of tart and zesty lime.

34. The Best Non-Dairy Cheesecake by Elizabeth Kurtz

We love cheesecake all year round, and these fabulous non-dairy versions make the “fear of fleishig” a thing of the past. Creamy, sweet, rich, and decadent, these cheesecakes will become part of your go-to recipe collections.

35. Mini Non-Dairy Oreo Cheesecakes by Elizabeth Kurtz

These cheesecakes are so good, they taste like they’re made with dairy cream cheese. Since they’re made as individual portions, this recipe is perfect for dressier occasions that warrant a plated dessert.

36. Parve Cheesecake Gems by Estee Kafra

One-bite cheesecakes are a tantalizing appetizer and the parve cheesecake gems here are also dairy-free and topped with a scrumptious cherry each.

No-Bake Cheesecake

No-Bake Cheesecakes are a brilliant invention that combines those irresistible cheesecake flavors we all love without any of the work or hassle. No water bath, cracks or under-baking the recipe you worked so hard to make. But the best thing? They can be made in a fraction of the time! You seriously have to try them out.

37. White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake (No-Bake) by Shlomo Klein

Hopefully by now you know that I am a self-proclaimed cheesecake expert and love nothing more than a classic cheesecake, like the one featured in last year’s Shavuos issue by Layla Zirkind. In an effort to not upstage the classic and provide something different, I thought a no-bake version was perfect. No-bake cheesecake is lighter in flavor and fluffier in texture. Additionally, it can be made in one bowl and doesn’t require oven time, making it much easier to execute than traditional cheesecake. To serve, keep it classic and cut into squares or elevate it by layering with toppings of choice in dessert glasses.

38. 3-Ingredient No-Bake Cheesecake by Naomi Elberg

No-bake cheese recipes for Shavuot and year-round are a big hit, and this three-ingredient version is a quick and easy option you’re sure to love.

39. No Bake Chocolate Halva Cheesecake by Jamie Geller

A classic Israeli dessert, halva, gets infused into a cheesecake in this simple recipe that’s a great nod to tradition and a chance to flex your Jewish cooking skills.

40. No-Bake Chocolate Cheesecake by Sweets Moments: Rega Matok

Kedem tea biscuits, Elite 70% dark chocolate and low-fat cream cheese create a light, fluffy, and utterly delectable no-bake cheesecake for the whole family.

41. No-Bake Coffee Oreo Cheesecake Jars by Richelle Tarko

42. No-Bake Cheesecake Mousse by Esther Deutsch

Tnuva soft cheese or Norman’s soft cheese are the stars of this velvety, rich and light cheesecake mousse dessert.

43. Chocolate Biscuit Cheesecake by Clara Fatal

Use Bio yogurt, 5% quark cheese, heavy cream and more quality dairy ingredients to prepare this chocolate biscuit cheesecake, complete with white and milk chocolate garnishes.

44. Extra Light and Smooth Cheesecake by Elky Friedman

Low-fat, plain Greek yogurt, low-fat graham crackers and low-fat cottage cheese do nothing to undermine the full flavor of this light cheesecake.

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Originally published May 2018. Updated April 2026.