RecipesCoffee Lover’s Mini Cheesecakes Everyone in my family knows how much I adore cheesecake. Anyone who wants one made comes to me because they know I have a lot of tried and tested recipes. But I was getting bored with the standard chocolate or cherry. And then I had an idea—mocha cheesecake! After lots of experiments, I came up with this recipe. It’s really good, even if I do say so myself. —Holly Sharp, Warren, Ontario
RecipesLayered Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars Enjoy this holiday dessert without worrying about calories. Plus it is so luscious that no one will guess that it is light! —Jean Ecos, Hartland, Wisconsin
RecipesPeanut Butter and Jelly Cheesecake I wanted to make something based on my friend’s love of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. This cheesecake recipe has decadent layers of peanut butter and a thick swirl of preserves—it truly feels as if you’re biting into a sweeter, dessert version of your favorite childhood sandwich. —Melinda Buchman, Rock Hill, New York
RecipesTriple Berry No-Bake Cheesecake I’ve made many cheesecakes and enjoy them all, but they’re usually time-consuming. When I first tried this recipe, my husband said it was better than the baked ones, and that was a big plus for me! —Joyce Mummau, Baltimore, Maryland
RecipesRich Luscious Lemon Cheesecake “I’m always greeted with oohs and aahs when I bring out this exquisite dessert,” relates Kaaren Jurack of Manassas, Virginia. “It has a wonderful lemony flavor, silky texture and rich sour cream topping. The addition of nuts to a traditional graham cracker crust makes it especially delectable.”
RecipesButterscotch-Toffee Cheesecake Bars I had been making lemon cheesecake bars for years and wanted a new flavor combo. Using the original bar as a starting point, I decided to try a butterscotch and toffee version. The results were amazing! —Pamela Shank, Parkersburg, West Virginia
RecipesDouble-Layer Cheesecake Bars Can’t choose between chocolate and vanilla cheesecake? Have both when you make this bar recipe with two distinct layers. —Andrea Price, Grafton, Wisconsin
RecipesLemony White Chocolate Cheesecake Although it takes some time to prepare this eye-catching cheesecake, the combination of tangy lemon and rich white chocolate is hard to beat. It’s always a hit! —Marlene Schollenberger, Bloomington, Indiana
RecipesChocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars I received this recipe from a co-worker who made these heavenly bars for a potluck. Since they combine two favorite flavors—chocolate chip cookies and cheesecake—in one bite, they were a hit with our three grown children. —Jane Nolt, Narvon, Pennsylvania
RecipesFestive Cranberry-Topped Cheesecake When my daughter was 4 months old, my husband and I hosted both of our families for Christmas dinner. I served this cheesecake for dessert. It’s quite festive—it was thoroughly enjoyed by all. —Stacy Dutka, Bienfait, Saskatchewan
RecipesOrzo Cheesecake Fruit Salad This salad features my favorite fruits, complemented by the creamy pudding mix. It even works as a dessert. —Priscilla Gilbert, Indian Harbour Beach, Florida
RecipesMiniature Peanut Butter Cheesecakes These yummy treats, with a peanut butter cup inside, were handed down to me from my mother. They’re perfect for holidays or any special occasion. —Mary Ann Dell, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania
RecipesContest-Winning Tropical Cheesecake I don’t bake many sweet items, but I like to put together this cheesecake for parties. The colorful fruit topping is refreshing, and the coconut gives each slice a delicious tropical taste. It looks pretty as part of a buffet.
RecipesNo-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Pie There’s a berried treasure at the bottom of this creamy concoction. You’ll not find a fresher finale to a summertime meal. —Debbi Oeltjen, Sublimity, Oregon
RecipesChocolate-Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars I created this by taking my favorite cheesecake brownie recipe, which is about 40 years old, and kicking it up with pumpkin and spices. These will disappear fast, so consider doubling the recipe. —Judy Castranova, New Bern, North Carolina
RecipesCranberry Eggnog Cheesecake Bars My family loves everything cheesecake. These bars combine tart cranberries and rich cream cheese, and taste even better when chilled overnight! —Carmell Childs, Orangeville, Utah