14 wonderful cheesecakes

Orange Ribbon Cheesecake

This creamy cheesecake has a glistening topping of caramelized, candy-like orange slices.

Recipe:  Orange Ribbon Cheesecake

Eggnog Cheesecake

RIch cream cheese flavored with brandy and nutmeg fills a buttery graham cracker crust.

Recipe: Eggnog Cheesecake

Cranberry Crown Cheesecake

Glistening, glazed cranberries shine like jewels atop a luxuriously creamy cheesecake.

Recipe:  Cranberry Crown Cheesecake

Roasted Sweet-Potato Cheesecake with Maple Cream

This prize-winning recipe from a Sunset reader is one of our absolute favorites, creamy and moist, with just the right amount of sweetness, this dessert will wow your guests.

Recipe:  Roasted Sweet-Potato Cheesecake with Maple Cream

Pineapple Cheesecake with Haupia Sauce

This cheesecake gets a triple tropical twist with pineapple, coconut (haupia), and macadamia nuts.

Recipe:  Pineapple Cheesecake with Haupia Sauce

Cheesecake Bars

Lemony cheesecake is layered between streusel in these delightful bars.

Recipe:  Cheesecake Bars 

Lemon Shortbread Cheesecake

Ripe strawberries are the perfect topper for this smooth delicious cheesecake made with cream cheese and chevre. Shortbread cookie crumbs make the crust.

Recipe: Lemon Shortbread Cheesecake

Crushed Peppermint Cheesecake

Peppermint's cool bite gets smoothed out when paired with creamy cheesecake. 

Recipe:  Crushed Peppermint Cheesecake

Pumpkin Cheesecake

Cognac and spice flavors a creamy pumpkin cheesecake topped with crushed pecans.

Recipe:  Pumpkin Cheesecake

5 low-fat cheesecakes

Lighten up your dessert with a creamy cheesecake made with low-fat ricotta, nonfat cheese, and your favorite flavors.

5 low-fat recipes:

• Ricotta Cheesecake with Ginger and Kiwi
• Apricot Cheesecake
• Chocolate Chip Cheesecake
• Cheesecake Cloud with Berries
• Chocolate-Orange Cheesecake