19 Cheesecake Recipes for Slices, Bars, and Dessert Plates

Cheesecake is the kind of dessert that works just as well cut into neat bars as it does served in thick slices. Pick one when you want a sweet plate that can feel classic, fruity, or a little more fun. Serve it after dinner, with coffee, or as the dessert people come back to for another bite.

A slice of strawberry-topped cheesecake is being lifted above the rest of the cake, showing a graham cracker crust and creamy filling. — Strawberry Cheesecake. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Creme Brûlée Cheesecake

A close-up of a slice of cheesecake with a caramelized sugar topping, resting on parchment paper with a crumbly base visible. — Creme Brûlée Cheesecake. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

A crackly sugar top makes Creme Brûlée Cheesecake a 5-hour 15-minute dessert with 12 servings. Graham cracker crumbs, cream cheese, heavy cream, vanilla extract, cornstarch, eggs, and granulated sugar build the crust, filling, and brûlée layer. It fits the slices part of the title because the cheesecake chills before the sugar is torched and served. Bring it out for birthdays, holidays, or dessert plates that need a crisp top over a creamy center.
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Lemon Cheesecake

Fresh lemon juice and zest make Lemon Cheesecake a 5-hour 45-minute dessert with 12 servings. Graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, full-fat cream cheese, heavy cream, flour, vanilla extract, eggs, and whipped cream build the crust, filling, and topping. It fits the dessert-plate angle because the chilled slices bring citrus without leaving cheesecake territory. Serve it with fresh berries, extra whipped cream, or a small drizzle of lemon sauce.
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Mini Oreo Cheesecakes

Homemade Oreo cheesecakes topped with Oreo cookies. — Mini Oreo Cheesecakes. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Oreo crusts and cream cheese filling make Mini Oreo Cheesecakes a 25-minute no-bake dessert with 12 servings. Oreos, melted butter, cream cheese, vanilla bean paste, powdered sugar, heavy whipping cream, white chocolate chips, and extra cookies build the small portions. They fit the title because each cheesecake is already sized for dessert plates or party trays. Chill them before serving so the filling firms up and the cookie base holds.
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Salted Caramel Cheesecake

Slice of cheesecake topped with caramel, pretzel, pecan, and sea salt on a plate, with a spoon beside it. — Salted Caramel Cheesecake. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Homemade caramel sauce makes Salted Caramel Cheesecake a 1-hour 15-minute dessert with 8 servings. Biscoff cookies or graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, salted butter, cream cheese, sour cream, vanilla, eggs, heavy cream, and sea salt build the crust, filling, and topping. It fits a slice-focused cheesecake roundup because the caramel finish gives each plate a rich topping. Serve chilled with extra caramel or pecans.
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Tiramisu Cheesecake

A close-up of a slice of layered tiramisu cake with cream, coffee-soaked sponge, and dusted cocoa powder on top, served on a white plate. — Tiramisu Cheesecake. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Coffee-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone make Tiramisu Cheesecake a 4-hour 30-minute no-bake dessert with 12 servings. Graham cookies, Dutch-processed cocoa, instant coffee, butter, cream cheese, mascarpone, powdered sugar, vanilla, strong coffee, and ladyfingers build the crust and layers. It fits the title because the chilled cake slices neatly for dessert plates. Serve with cocoa dusting, chocolate curls, or coffee after dinner.
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Burnt Basque Cheesecake

A close-up of several slices of a dense, golden-brown custard or cheesecake on parchment paper. — Burnt Basque Cheesecake. Photo credit: Pocket Friendly Recipes.

A deeply browned top makes Burnt Basque Cheesecake a 1-hour 20-minute dessert with 10 servings. Cream cheese, sugar, salt, vanilla extract, eggs, heavy whipping cream, and sifted flour create a crustless cake with a creamy center. It fits the slice section because the cheesecake cools and can be served warm, room temperature, or chilled. Plate it with berries, honey, coffee, or a small spoonful of cream.
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Chocolate Cheesecake

Semi-sweet chocolate and a chocolate crumb crust make Chocolate Cheesecake a 5-hour 15-minute dessert with 12 servings. Chocolate cracker crumbs, sugar, butter, cream cheese, eggs, vanilla extract, melted chocolate, heavy cream, whipped cream, and chocolate shavings build the rich slices. It fits the dessert-plate theme because the cake chills before serving and cuts into neat pieces. Serve with berries, coffee, or extra chocolate curls.
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Mini Cheesecakes

Muffin-pan portions make Mini Cheesecakes a 30-minute dessert with 6 servings. Graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, cream cheese, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, lemon juice, flour, heavy cream, strawberry jam, and fresh berries build the small cheesecakes. They fit the title because they skip slicing and go straight to dessert plates. Chill before topping so the centers stay firm and the berries sit neatly on top.
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Churro Cheesecake

A piece of creamy cheesecake with a dusting of cocoa powder on a white plate, accompanied by a silver spoon. — Churro Cheesecake. Photo credit: My Reliable Recipes.

Cinnamon sugar and puff pastry make Churro Cheesecake a 1-hour dessert with 8 servings. Cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, eggs, Greek yogurt, vanilla extract, maple syrup, melted butter, and puff pastry sheets create the layered filling and flaky top. It fits the bars part of the title because the 9-by-13-inch pan can be sliced into neat squares. Serve chilled or slightly warm after the layers set.
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Strawberry Cheesecake Brownies

A close-up of a brownie square topped with a swirl of cheesecake and cherry filling. — Strawberry Cheesecake Brownies. Photo credit: My Reliable Recipes.

Strawberry pie filling and cheesecake swirl make Strawberry Cheesecake Brownies a 50-minute dessert with 16 servings. Brownie mix, eggs, vegetable oil, water, cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, heavy cream, and flour create the brownie base and creamy ribbon. They fit the bars part of the title because the pan cuts into clean pieces after chilling. Serve them at potlucks, birthdays, or dessert trays.
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Vegan No-Bake Cheesecake with Peaches (Gluten-Free)

A peach-topped cheesecake on a beige plate, garnished with mint leaves, set on a light marble surface with sprigs of baby's breath flowers nearby. — Vegan No-Bake Cheesecake with Peaches (Gluten-Free). Photo credit: Two City Vegans.

Cashew filling and peaches make Vegan No-Bake Cheesecake with Peaches (Gluten-Free) a 6-hour 25-minute dessert with 6 servings. Rolled oats, almonds, dates, coconut oil, cashews, coconut cream, cocoa butter, powdered sugar, peaches, water, and agar agar build the crust, filling, and glaze. It fits the no-bake slice angle because the cheesecake sets in the fridge before serving. Add fresh peach slices right before plating.
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Sweet Cherry Cheesecake

A slice of cheesecake topped with cherry sauce, sitting on a beige plate. — Sweet Cherry Cheesecake. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Cherry sauce and a graham cracker crust make Sweet Cherry Cheesecake a 6-hour 25-minute dessert with 12 servings. Water, cornstarch, sugar, lemon juice, graham crackers, butter, cream cheese, vanilla extract, sour cream, lemon zest, and eggs build the topping, crust, and filling. It fits the dessert-plate theme because the cheesecake chills for clean slices. Serve with extra cherry sauce spooned over each piece.
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Blueberry Cheesecake

A slice of cheesecake topped with glossy blueberry sauce on a white plate, with two black spoons beside it. — Blueberry Cheesecake. Photo credit: Your Perfect Recipes.

Blueberry topping and lemon juice make Blueberry Cheesecake a 5-hour 15-minute dessert with 8 servings. Graham crumbs, melted butter, sugar, cream cheese, heavy cream, egg, powdered sugar, vanilla, blueberries, cornstarch, and water build the crust, filling, and fruit layer. It fits the slices part of the title because the cake chills before cutting. Serve it for potlucks, birthdays, or small dessert plates with extra berries.
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Raspberry Lemon Cheesecake Bars

A close-up image of layered lemon raspberry cake slices topped with fresh raspberries and lemon zest. — Raspberry Lemon Cheesecake Bars. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Sugar cookie crust and raspberry puree make Raspberry Lemon Cheesecake Bars a 3-hour 10-minute dessert with 12 servings. Sugar cookie mix, butter, egg, lemon peel, cream cheese, sugar, eggs, lemon juice, and fresh raspberries create the crust and swirled filling. They fit the bars section because the 9-by-13-inch pan cuts into easy squares. Serve cold with extra raspberries or lemon slices on the platter.
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Sopapilla Cheesecake

A square slice of sugar-topped cake sits on a patterned plate beside a metal spoon. — Sopapilla Cheesecake. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Crescent roll dough and cream cheese make Sopapilla Cheesecake a 2-hour 45-minute dessert with 12 servings. Two cans of Pillsbury crescent rolls, softened cream cheese, sugar, and melted butter build a simple layered pan dessert. It fits the bars part of the title because the 9-by-13-inch bake can be sliced into squares after chilling. Serve with honey, cinnamon sugar, berries, or coffee.
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No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake

A slice of cheesecake with a graham cracker crust, topped with strawberry sauce and fresh strawberry pieces, sits on a serving tray. — No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Strawberry puree and graham cracker crust make No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake a 6-hour 30-minute dessert with 10 servings. Graham crackers, melted butter, strawberries, sugar, cream cheese, vanilla extract, and heavy whipping cream build the chilled filling and crust. It fits the slices section because the springform pan sets in the refrigerator before serving. Top with fresh strawberries or extra strawberry sauce before cutting.
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Oreo Cheesecake

A slice of cookies and cream cheesecake is being lifted from a plate. The cake has a crumbly cookie crust, creamy filling with cookie pieces, and a topping of crushed cookies. — Oreo Cheesecake. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Crushed Oreos and sour cream make Oreo Cheesecake a 5-hour 20-minute dessert with 12 servings. Cream cheese, sugar, eggs, kosher salt, vanilla extract, flour, sour cream, Oreo crumbs, butter, chopped Oreos, and whipped cream build the crust, filling, and topping. It fits the dessert-plate angle because cookie pieces show up in both the cake and garnish. Serve chilled with extra whipped cream or cookie crumbs.
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Sweet Raspberry Cheesecake

A slice of raspberry-topped cheesecake is being lifted from a whole cheesecake with a graham cracker crust. — Sweet Raspberry Cheesecake. Photo credit: Your Perfect Recipes.

Fresh raspberry sauce makes Sweet Raspberry Cheesecake a 5-hour 25-minute dessert with 8 servings. Honey graham crackers, butter, cream cheese, heavy cream, sugar, eggs, cornstarch, salt, vanilla extract, raspberries, and lemon juice build the crust, filling, and topping. It fits the slice-focused title because the cheesecake chills for at least 4 hours before serving. Add extra sauce on dessert plates for a clean fruit finish.
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Strawberry Cheesecake

Strawberry topping and sour cream filling make Strawberry Cheesecake a 5-hour 30-minute dessert with 8 servings. Graham crackers, sugar, butter, cream cheese, vanilla extract, sour cream, lemon zest, eggs, strawberries, cornstarch, lemon juice, and more vanilla build the crust, filling, and fruit sauce. It fits the dessert-plate theme because the 7-inch cheesecake slices cleanly after chilling. Spoon extra strawberry sauce over each piece before serving.
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