20 Amazing Cheesecake Recipes That Will Fill Your Holidays With Flavor

Cheesecake is always on my list of things to bake throughout the holidays. Not only are they a must for Christmas dinner – I always make three different flavors every year – but they are also wonderful to give away as gifts. I can’t imagine anyone not loving a homemade cheesecake for Christmas. If you plan to make cheesecakes, I’ve got a wonderful collection of recipes for you. All of these are perfect for the holidays and will definitely be wonderful gifts for someone special.

From Almond Joy to cranberries, these are 20 of the best cheesecakes ever made, and even if you have never made a homemade cheesecake, they’re super easy. Whether you want an eggnog cheesecake for a Christmas party or a frozen peppermint cheesecake to give out as a Christmas gift, the recipes are here. You just have to make them! I do love a good New York-style cheesecake, and many of these use that basic recipe. Oh, and if you love cheesecake as much as I d,o then you will definitely want to try your hand at making these delicious Oreo cheesecake bites. They’re absolutely divine!

So, if you’re ready to bake up the most delicious cheesecake in the neighborhood, take a look at these recipes. They are definitely worthy of a place at your Christmas or Thanksgiving dinner table, and they’re absolutely filled with wonderful flavors. I’m going to choose my three for this year – and you should be sure to let me know which of these you made. They are all so yummy – You may not be able to wait until the holidays to enjoy them! And, you should be sure to take a look at these hazelnut cheesecake bars to add to your dessert table this Christmas, as well.

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1. DIY Almond Joy Cheesecake

This Almond Joy cheesecake tastes just like the candy bar. It takes about an hour to cook this one, but it is so worth the waiting time. The crust isn’t a traditional graham cracker crust. You make it with powdered sugar, chocolate, and a few other ingredients, and then add the filling, which includes almond paste, coconut, chocolate chips, and slivered almonds. This is definitely going to be a hit at the dinner table.

2. Homemade White Chocolate Candy Cane Cheesecake

This festive cheesecake features a creamy white chocolate filling mixed with crushed candy canes for a perfect holiday treat. A dark, crumbly crust balances the sweet, minty flavors, while a fluffy whipped cream topping sprinkled with more candy canes adds the final festive touch. It’s sure to be a hit at any holiday dessert table.

3. Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake

Made with fresh cherries instead of canned, this cheesecake features a rich chocolate cookie crust and a creamy filling loaded with chocolate chips and real cherries. It’s topped with smooth chocolate ganache or cherry fudge and garnished with fresh cherries—an irresistible treat for chocolate and cherry lovers.

4. DIY Christmas Candy Cheesecake

The color of this cheesecake is enough to make me want to serve it. It is topped with Christmas candies, and it is absolutely beautiful. I love the reds and greens, and you can use any type of Christmas candies you want. The peppermint, red, and green M&Ms and sprinkles really look great on top of a yummy cheesecake. You can use your favorite cheesecake recipe for this one, so whether you like a no-bake or a traditional cheesecake, you can turn it into this Christmas dinner masterpiece.

5. Luscious DIY Cranberry Cheesecake

Cranberries are great for the holidays, and they’re even better inside this luscious cheesecake. You may not think that cranberries belong in a dessert, but they actually do. Their tart flavor is perfect for pairing with cheesecake, and this one is really simple to make. You bake this in a regular pie shell, and the filling has cream cheese and sour cream, just like a traditional cheesecake, along with fresh cranberries and a few other ingredients that make it yummy.

6. Eggnog Cheesecake Truffles

So eggnog is a must for Christmas, right? Why not serve yours in these delicious eggnog cheesecake truffles? While this isn’t a traditional cheesecake recipe, it definitely deserves a spot on the list. These little truffles are divine and really easy to make. These also make wonderful gifts, and you get several truffles from one recipe, so you can make more than one gift with a single batch.

7. Eggnog And Gingerbread Cheesecake

Okay, so here is a traditional cheesecake with eggnog flavor, and this one has a wonderful gingerbread cookie crust. What wonderful flavors for the holidays! You can do these in muffin tins or bake this into a regular-sized springform pan to make a traditionally sized cheesecake. You use refrigerated cookie dough for the crust, and the filling has real eggnog, nutmeg, rum extract, and other wonderful holiday flavors.

8. Homemade Festive New York Style Cheesecake

I love the look of this New York-style cheesecake so much. It is topped with chocolate and embellished with old-fashioned Christmas candies. If you are planning an old-fashioned Christmas, this one definitely needs a place on the dessert table. The cheesecake itself is pretty simple to make, and the toppings are what make it spectacular. It really is festive, don’t you think?

9. Frozen Peppermint Cheesecake

This peppermint cheesecake sits inside a chocolate cookie crust and has all of the wonderful flavors of the holidays. It’s also a no-bake recipe, so if you don’t want to try your hand at a traditional New York-style cheesecake, this is a good one to choose. The filling is made with cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, and crushed peppermint candies, and the crust is made with crushed Oreo cookies.

10. Peppermint And Brownie Cheesecake

If you want another take on a peppermint no-bake cheesecake, this one is really delicious. It’s another no-bake recipe for a frozen cheesecake, but this one has a yummy brownie crust. It looks like Neapolitan ice cream, especially when you top it with whipped cream, but it has a wonderful peppermint and chocolate flavor that is just perfect for the holidays. You can make this with a brownie mix or make your own from scratch before adding the cheesecake filling.

11. Easy Homemade Gingerbread Cheesecake

How about a cheesecake that is filled with yummy gingerbread flavor? This one is so good with its gingersnap crust. The filling is layered with gingerbread, which gives it such a wonderful texture and flavor. This is delicious served with a drizzle of caramel and some crushed gingersnaps on top, and I promise you that it is the most unique flavor and texture that you will find, and it’s sure to be a huge hit.

12. Goat Cheese Cheesecake With Tahini Shrotbread Crust

This cheesecake offers a unique twist with tangy goat cheese and a rich tahini shortbread crust that adds a subtle nutty flavor. Creamy and smooth, the cheesecake balances the tang of goat cheese perfectly with the toasted, buttery crust. It’s a sophisticated dessert that’s surprisingly easy to make—ideal for anyone wanting to try goat cheese in a fresh, unexpected way.

13. Homemade Pumpkin Cheesecake

You just have to have a pumpkin cheesecake, especially for Thanksgiving. This one is really simple to make and has such a delectable flavor. The color is gorgeous as well, and it’s perfect for the holidays. It’s made in much the same way as traditional cheesecakes, but with a few minor exceptions. You need honey graham cracker spread for this, as well as pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice.

14. Dulce de Leche Cheesecake

These little mini cheesecakes are packed with flavor in true dulce de leche style. You could make these larger and have a traditionally sized cheesecake, or bake them into minis and decorate with caramel Christmas trees. They’re so adorably delicious, and they are quite rich, so perhaps a smaller version really is in order. These aren’t at all difficult to make and are sure to be a hit at the dinner table.

15. Eggnog And Hazelnut Cheesecake

You can never have too many recipes that include eggnog, right? These eggnog and hazelnut mini cheesecakes are so easy to make, and they are really attractive when they’re baked. If you want something that is going to dress up your dessert table, these are a good choice. These have a chocolate layer and homemade whipped cream. They’re light and delicious and perfect for showing off your baking skills.

16. Reese’s Peanut Butter Cheesecake

These little mini cheesecakes taste like Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, and they are absolutely delicious. You actually add peanut butter cups to these while baking and keep a few on hand for the topping, too. These are so simple to make, and you can bake them in mini muffin tins or turn this into a whole cheesecake recipe and just add the same ingredients to your springform pan.

17. Santa Hat Cheesecake Bites

How utterly adorable are these little Santa hats? Honestly, these are probably the cutest cheesecakes I have ever seen, and they really are easy to make. You start by baking your cheesecake with an Oreo cookie crust. Then, when it is finished, cut into squares and decorate with a strawberry for the hat, along with whipped cream for the embellishments. These are definitely going to be a hit with the little ones…and adults will love them, too.

18. Christmas Cheesecake With English Toffee Filling

English toffee is another one of my favorite Christmas candies, and this cheesecake uses that candy as a filling. With English toffee bits, slivered almonds, and graham crackers for the crust, and the English toffee and almonds in the filling, this is an English toffee lover’s dream, and it is super easy to make. Top with additional English toffee, M&Ms, or anything you want to make it look festive.

19. Homemade Christmas Cheesecake Presents

Give the gift of yumminess with this Christmas cheesecake that is decorated to look like little presents. Once you have made your cheesecake, you just cut it into squares and decorate it to look like gifts. This is really a cute idea to dress up your dessert table, and these are really easy to make. Plus, this one recipe makes 32 servings of cheesecake, so one batch should be all you need to give each of your dinner guests their own little cheesecake gift.

20. Delicious Homemade Hot Buttered Rum Cheesecake

This is a delicious hot buttered rum, pecan pie cheesecake with toffee, and you can bet that it is scrumptious. Honestly, it is much easier to make than it sounds, and it is absolutely filled with wonderful holiday flavors. This one has two layers…a pecan pie layer and a cheesecake layer. Both layers are delicious, and when you put them together, they create a dessert that really is a must for the holidays.