12 Tempting Cheesecake Recipes to Celebrate Cheesecake Day

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Whether classic, revamped, fridge-set or oven-baked, cheesecake is one of the most divine desserts – tell us we’re wrong. From the buttery biscuit base to the smooth filling, nothing beats a slice of cheesecake. We round up 12 of our best cheesecake recipes ahead of National Cheesecake Day, July 30th, so you can celebrate this beloved dessert. We only have two questions: Oreo or Biscoff biscuit base? Caramel or chocolate drizzled…?

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Strawberry Cheesecake Bars

Indulge in these decadent treats – creamy cheesecake with sweet strawberry jam swirls on a buttery biscuit base.

Recipe for Strawberry Cheesecake Bars

Choc-Hazelnut Cheesecake Squares

Crushed Oreo biscuits topped with a chocolate-hazelnut combo make this dessert utterly divine. Drizzle with chocolate sauce for extra decadence!

Recipe for Choc-Hazelnut Cheesecake Squares

Berry Cheesecake Bars

As pretty as a picture and equally delish, these dessert bars are ideal for fancy high teas or any celebration that calls for bubbly and the perfect sweet treat.

Recipe for Berry Cheesecake Bars

Raspberry Cheesecake Brownies

Can’t decide between cheesecake or brownies? You don’t have to with these tasty treats. The pop of raspberry is deliciously tart!

Recipe for Raspberry Cheesecake Brownies

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Butterscotch Cheesecake with White Choc & Macadamia Nutty Brittle

Drizzle with as much butterscotch sauce as you please – no judgement here.

Recipe for Butterscotch Cheesecake with White Choc & Macadamia Nut Brittle

White Chocolate Cheesecake with Salted Caramel Sauce

What’s sweetness without a bit of saltiness? The contrasting flavours are amazing.

Recipe for White Chocolate Cheesecake with Salted Caramel Sauce

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LemonGold Cheesecake Mousse Cups with Biscoff Biscuit Base

When life hands you LemonGolds, whip up these divine treats. They’re super simple to make. Pop them in the fridge, top with fresh LemonGold and serve!

Recipe for LemonGold Cheesecake Mousse Cups with Biscoff Biscuit Base

Classic New York-style Cheesecake

If there’s one thing New Yorkers can do, it’s bake a cheesecake.

Recipe for Classic New York-style Cheesecake

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Red Velvet Cheesecake

What’s better than one cake? Two! The moist red velvet cupcakes and cheesecake topping make this one delicious teatime bake.

Recipe for Red Velvet Cheesecake

Raspberry Cheesecake Mousse Verrines

Hosting a party? These cheesecake mousse verrines are ideal for serving guests.

Recipe for Raspberry Cheesecake Mousse Verrines

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Savoury Blue Cheese Cheesecake

Move over cheeseboard – this savoury cheesecake made with funky blue cheese and topped with baby beets, caramelised onion and preserved figs is the ultimate entertainment dish.

Recipe for Savoury Blue Cheese Cheesecake

Poached Pear Cheesecake with Ginger Biscuit Crumble

Pear and ginger crumble – everything about this flavour combo works.

Recipe for Poached Pear Cheesecake with Ginger Biscuit Crumble

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Robyn Samuels

Robyn is a digital content creator based in Cape Town who lives for good storytelling and great food. When she's not dreaming up flavour combinations or creative ideas, she's seeking the next best pantry find.


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