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Baking With Dorie

You don’t have to wait to order a slice of cheesecake from a restaurant pastry chef. Cheesecake is simple to make at home.

Cream Cheese

Cheesecake should never be a source for anything except pure bliss. Not distress. Not frustration. Certainly never tears. Just dreamy, decadent, nonstop bliss.

Sticking to the Pan

Cheesecake is rich and sweet, and it's so customizable that an inventive cook can create endless varieties. No matter how good your cheesecake looks or tastes.

Varieties Of Cheesecakes

A decadent dessert for any special occasion, these top-rated cheesecake recipes are filled with favorite flavors for all seasons—chocolate, pumpkin, peanut butter, berries and more.

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Smooth Sailing Cheesecakes

You decide to make cheesecake. You’ve got the 2 pounds of cream cheese, the eggs, the sugar, vanilla, cookies for a crust…

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Raspberry Swirl Cheesecakes

Swirled with raspberry jam, this cheesecake is as pretty to look at as it is delicious.Check out our cheesecake making tips and find out how to serve it picture perfectly.

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Chocolate Cheesecake

In the '80s and early '90s, chocolate cheesecake was at the top of our list. The simple ingredients in this rich, dense version let a good boutique chocolate shine.

Mini Cheesecakes

Feed your dinner guests these mini fruit tart cheesecakes from Crazy for Crust and give them a break from chocolate. This recipe serves 12 and is perfect for a crowd, combining a graham cracker crumb crust, classic vanilla cheesecake, and a fresh berry topping.

Perfect Cheesecake

Cheesecake is one of those desserts that can have a few pitfalls, and certainly, the most common symptom is that it cracks while baking.

Cheesecake Cheat Sheet

Cheesecake is decadent and indulgent, but some can only take a few bites of the rich dessert before they feel their belt tightening.