Pie may get all the glory at Thanksgiving, but with these caramel-drizzled, pecan-studded, cranberry-topped, pumpkin-swirled cheesecakes on the table, your guests just may call for a new dessert tradition.
11 Thanksgiving Cheesecakes
1/11
Honey Pecan Cheesecake
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Birthdays and holidays are great times for cheesecake, and Christmas is ideal for this particular one. In our annual church baking contest, it won first place! —Tish Frish, Hampden, Maine
Nutrition Facts:
1 slice: 349 calories, 23g fat (9g saturated fat), 90mg cholesterol, 165mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.
2/11
Salted Caramel Cappuccino Cheesecake
Total Time
1 hour 25 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
After spending years living in Seattle, I’ve become a coffee junkie! I had to relocate across the country for a time, so I created this cheesecake with the flavors of salted caramel, coffee and espresso. It lifted me up on days when I felt blue about leaving one of the world’s amazing coffee destinations. —Julie Merriman, Seattle, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 618 calories, 38g fat (22g saturated fat), 160mg cholesterol, 530mg sodium, 64g carbohydrate (42g sugars, 2g fiber), 9g protein.
3/11
Pumpkin-Swirl Cheesecake
Total Time
2 hours 5 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I have to give my husband credit for this cheesecake. He found a recipe like it and asked if I could make it for him. I always make it for his birthday, and my young daughter loves to help. —Monika Walsh, Monterey, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 slice: 475 calories, 39g fat (16g saturated fat), 122mg cholesterol, 231mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein.
4/11
Caramel Cheesecake
Total Time
55 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
The gooey caramel on top really makes this cheesecake. It's definitely a family favorite. —Rena Fields, Sackets Harbor, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 slice: 352 calories, 19g fat (9g saturated fat), 72mg cholesterol, 208mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (31g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein.
5/11
Pumpkin Cheesecake
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When I was young we produced several ingredients for this longtime favorite on the farm. We raised pumpkins in our large vegetable garden, and made our own butter and lots of sour cream using milk from our dairy herd. —Evonne Wurmnest, Normal, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 285 calories, 21g fat (11g saturated fat), 81mg cholesterol, 198mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
6/11
Caramel Apple Cheesecake
Total Time
1 hour 35 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This apple cheesecake won the grand prize in an apple recipe contest. With caramel both on the bottom and over the top, every bite is sinfully delicious. —Lisa Morman, Minot, North Dakota
Nutrition Facts:
1 slice: 446 calories, 26g fat (13g saturated fat), 93mg cholesterol, 313mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (42g sugars, 1g fiber), 8g protein.
7/11
Caramel Praline-Topped Cheesecake
Total Time
1 hour 25 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This cheesecake is a showstopper with its pretty wafer crust, creamy center and the ooey-gooey carmel-pecan topping cascading down the sides. —Laurel Leslie, Sonora, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 slice: 422 calories, 22g fat (10g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 230mg sodium, 54g carbohydrate (43g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.
8/11
Butter Pecan Cheesecake
Total Time
1 hour 40 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Fall always makes me yearn for this pecan cheesecake, but it’s delicious in any season. You’ll want to put it on your list of favorite holiday desserts. —Laura Sylvester, Mechanicsville, Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 456 calories, 33g fat (16g saturated fat), 116mg cholesterol, 224mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein.
9/11
Turtle Cheesecake
Total Time
1 hour 55 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
After receiving a request for a special turtle cheesecake and not finding a good recipe, I created my own. Everyone is thrilled with the results and this cheesecake remains a favorite at the coffee shop where I work. —Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 495 calories, 34g fat (18g saturated fat), 124mg cholesterol, 260mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (32g sugars, 1g fiber), 8g protein.
10/11
Cheesecake with Caramel Apple Topping
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
8 servings (2 cups topping)
From the Recipe Creator:
Years ago, I decided to dress up my basic cheesecake by adding a topping of caramel apple slices. The rich, sweet-tart dessert is especially popular during fall and winter. —Joan Huggins, Waynesboro, Mississippi
11/11
Easy Mini Caramel Apple Cheesecakes
Total Time
45 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Cheesecake is the ultimate comfort food, but a big slice can be too rich. These bite-sized cheesecakes topped with apples and creamy caramel dazzle the senses. —Brandie Cranshaw, Rapid City, South Dakota
Nutrition Facts:
1 cheesecake with about 1 tablespoon topping: 307 calories, 19g fat (10g saturated fat), 84mg cholesterol, 244mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein.
