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Triple-layered lusciousness, all in one bar: Brownies on the bottom, creamy cheesecake in the middle and tender chocolate chip cookies on top.

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<p>Brownie Batter Cheesecake Bars combine two classic desserts in one rich, chocolate-filled treat. A fudgy brownie crust is layered with smooth cheesecake filling and topped with silky chocolate ganache for an easy dessert that feels bakery-worthy without complicated steps. Made with Betty Crocker™ Fudge Brownie Mix, these bars are perfect for birthdays, holidays or anytime you want a crowd-pleasing chocolate dessert. Chill before slicing for clean layers and the best texture in every bite.</p>

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Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix makes this apple pie - complete with a rich cheesecake layer - easy to throw together, but the taste is nothing short of impressive.

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Sugar Cookie Apple Cheesecake Pie

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Peanut butter lovers rejoice! These easy no-bake cheesecakes are quick to make, and guaranteed to please.

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A towering cheesecake torte that's packed with favorite fall flavors, this dessert gets a quick start with Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ butter recipe yellow cake mix and frosting.

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<p>If you love cheesecake (and who doesn’t?), this is a recipe to try. This New York Cheesecake recipe features a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth crust and a rich, smooth filling made with cream cheese and a hint of citrus. Baked to perfection and topped with whipped cream and toasted almonds, this cheesecake is the ultimate dessert for any celebration. Learn how to make this iconic treat with our easy-to-follow recipe!&nbsp;</p>

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A basic cheesecake becomes divine when you add a chocolate cookie crust, orange peel and your favorite berries.

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Berry Cheesecake in Chocolate Crust

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A prized cheesecake recipe, this one will please even the fussiest guest!  For festive touches, see Tips from the Kitchens below the recipe. 

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Heavenly Cheesecake

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For a special-occasion dessert, this sweet and salty cheesecake can't be beat. Your guests will be impressed!

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Salted Caramel Cheesecake

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Enjoy this irresistibly rich and creamy turtle cheesecake topped with caramel and nuts - perfect dessert for your next party.

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Turtle Cheesecake

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<p>Why wait until you're dining out to enjoy cheesecake? This recipe is fun to whip up at home, and the result is so rich and creamy, your family will agree that it’s the best of the best. Try it for special occasions like birthday parties or wedding showers, or whip it up on a lazy weekend as a memorable treat for your family.<br><br>Cheesecake is a dessert made with a soft fresh cheese, like cream cheese, and it can be baked or unbaked. This recipe is for baked cheesecake, and it calls for strawberries on top. But homemade cheesecakes can be topped with anything your heart desires—chocolate, other berries, crumbled cookies, you name it!</p>

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Looking for the best cheesecake recipe? You’ve found it! Our homemade Best Cheesecake is a keeper.

Wrapping foil around the bottom of the pan helps to keep anything from dripping out while baking.

It’s best to store the cheesecake in the springform pan until ready to serve. The pan will protect it from getting bumped in the refrigerator.

Slice the cheesecake using a hot, wet knife, wiping the knife blade clean in between slices.

While New York is the city most often associated with cheesecake, Chicago, Philadelphia and St. Louis also lay claim to this delicious dessert. A journey around the world reveals even more unique variations. Italians often use ricotta cheese, Greeks prefer feta and Germans usually choose cottage cheese for their cheesecake recipes. While it’s true that we’ve labeled this recipe our “best,” there are so many delicious ways to explore this classic dessert—the flavor options are seemingly endless! From <a href="https://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/salted-caramel-cheesecake/1ae97a40-cb56-4a43-b750-82f7f2b671ff">salted caramel</a> to <a href="https://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/pumpkin-cheesecake/138a3815-0a58-4ac5-854a-9253538e5958">pumpkin</a> and <a href="https://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/sweet-potato-cheesecake/1f969ad9-9bf4-4f85-852e-050639911456">sweet potato</a>, Betty has a cheesecake recipe to suit your style. Try one, try them all! We’ll be there with you every step of the way.

The best cheesecake flavor is the one you find irresistible! And the possibilities are endless—you can garnish cheesecake with almost any fruit or other sweet treats, like chocolate or caramel. You can even make savory cheesecakes with ingredients like smoked salmon.<br></br>
<p>Want to expand your cheesecake repertoire? Once you’ve enjoyed our Best Cheesecake, try our <a href="https://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/new-york-cheesecake/0a4668cd-a8e0-4af7-ad07-8cfb8c6e0084">New York Cheesecake</a> and <a href="https://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/heavenly-cheesecake/1d019706-abe2-4c79-88ca-7c49117ba8f1">our Heavenly Cheesecake.</a></p>

What is the best cheesecake flavor?

Adding either heavy cream or sour cream to the cheesecake layer will help create a smoother texture. But keep in mind that heavy cream may mask the tangy cream cheese flavor while sour cream will help enhance it. In our Best Cheesecake recipe, we add sour cream to the top layer only, but all that nice tang from the cream cheese still comes through.

Is heavy cream or sour cream better for cheesecake?

Yes, you will want to make sure your cream cheese is softened before using it to make this Best Cheesecake recipe. The best way to soften cream cheese is to take it out of the fridge, and let it sit on your countertop for an hour before using. But if you forget or are short on time, don’t worry! A delicious homemade cheesecake is still in your future. To quickly soften your cream cheese, place it unwrapped on a microwave-safe plate and microwave it for 10 seconds. Repeat a few times, checking the texture and temp after each time. Watch it closely! Microwaves vary, and the cream cheese can turn into a messy puddle very quickly.

Should cream cheese be room temp when making cheesecake?

First of all, make sure that your baked cheesecake is completely cool. Then, with the cheesecake still in the springform pan, cover and refrigerate it for 3 to 5 days.

What’s the best way to store cheesecake?

The very first mention of cheesecake is from Ancient Greece. A physician in the 5th century BC wrote a book on making cheesecakes. It wasn’t until about the 18th century that the version of cheesecake that we know and love today emerged. It was around this time that Europeans began to use eggs instead of yeast, which gave cheesecake a more dessert-like quality. As the Europeans immigrated to America, they brought their cheesecake recipes along with them, and the rest, as they say, is history!

What’s the history of cheesecake?

New York-style cheesecake typically has a denser texture than regular cheesecake thanks to the addition of more cream cheese. Other ingredients like extra eggs, egg yolks and sour cream may be added to give New York-style cheesecake a smooth texture.

What is the difference between New York-style cheesecake and regular cheesecake?

The top of your cheesecake may crack for several different reasons. The most common reason is overmixing, which can incorporate too much air into the batter. Once it’s baked, the air bubbles will burst, causing the top to crack. To help prevent cracking, make sure your ingredients are at room temperature before mixing your batter. Also, don’t forget to set that timer! Overbaking or opening your oven door before your cake is ready can also cause cracking. Finally, after removing your cake from the oven, be sure to let it cool at room temp before placing it in the fridge to chill.

Why did my cheesecake crack?

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Hot chocolate cheesecake? You might be wondering how exactly this works—well, let us tell you. Turns out, the silken texture of a chocolate cheesecake is not far off from the thick, creamy texture of a perfect cup of cocoa. But that’s not all: Cocoa wouldn’t be half as good without the contrast lent by a dollop of whipped cream, which is where the marshmallow-whipped cream comes into play. Piling this on top of the cheesecake somehow makes the chocolate cheesecake and chocolate-sugar cookie crust that much more chocolaty. For a finishing touch, garnishing with your favorite cocoa toppings—we like mini marshmallows (Can you ever have too much marshmallow? We think not!), mini chocolate chips, and if we’re feeling fancy, crushed peppermint candies.

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For easy cutting of pieces, cut with long, thin-bladed knife. After each cut, dip knife into hot water, and wipe it with a towel.

Double wrapping the bottom of the springform pan will help prevent leaking during baking. 

Kraft Jet-Puffed mallow bits can be found either in the baking aisle or the ice cream toppings section of grocery stores.


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Hot Chocolate Cheesecake

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<p>This is our best pumpkin cheesecake recipe yet. A scrumptious blend of sweet brown sugar, savory spice, and the perfect seasonal flavors of pumpkin –  pumpkin cheesecake is the perfect autumn dessert. Much sweeter and creamier than pumpkin pie, it’s an indulgent finisher to your fall meals.</p>
<p>This easy pumpkin pie cheesecake recipe only takes about 20 minutes of prep, so it’s so easy to throw together and bake in the oven. And the results are incredible. A sweet, crunchy cracker crust topped with  creamy pumpkin cheesecake, topped just the way you like it is just the thing to take any meal to the next level.</p>

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Our best pumpkin cheesecake recipe. This easy recipe is a delicious blend of sweet brown sugar, savory spices, and the seasonal flavor of pumpkin.&nbsp;

Elevate your fall menu with this easy pumpkin cheesecake recipe—an irresistible twist on the classic pumpkin pie that’s sure to delight everyone!

To help prevent cracks in the cheesecake, don't overbeat the cream cheese mixture once the eggs are added.

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Serve with whipped cream sprinkled with pumpkin pie spice.

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If you don’t have a springform pan, a regular, round cake pan lined with parchment paper can be used. With some more delicate cakes, the springform pan serves the purpose of keeping the soft cake in place, but with the crust of this pumpkin cheesecake recipe, you shouldn’t have anything to worry about. Your edges may not be as clean, but your cheesecake will hold together.

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<h3><strong>1. Prepare the Pan</strong></h3><p>First wrap a 9-inch springform pan with foil to prevent leaking. Then coat the pan with cooking spray. Heat your oven to 325°, and you’re ready to start the pumpkin cheesecake.</p><h3><strong>2.Bake the Crust</strong></h3><p>To form your crust, combine cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of the pan and bake for about 8 to 10 minutes until set. Remove from the oven and let it cool at room temperature for 5 minutes, then refrigerate for 5 minutes to cool completely before moving to the next step.</p><h3><strong>3. Mix the Pie Filling</strong></h3><p>While the crust is baking, it’s time to make the filling for the pumpkin cheesecake. Whisk together flour, pumpkin pie spice, brandy, and pumpkin puree until smooth. In a separate bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Gradually beat in brown sugar and granulated sugar. On low speed, beat in 1 egg at a time, then gradually add the pumpkin mixture until smooth.</p><h3><strong>4. Bake and Serve</strong></h3><p>Now it’s time to put it all together! Pour the filling into the crust and bake for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, until set.</p>

How to Make Pumpkin Cheesecake 

<p>How do you put the perfect finishing touch on pumpkin cheesecake? The classic topping is a dollop of whipped cream, but you can add extra flavor with a dusting of pumpkin pie spice on top. The sweetness of the whipped cream plus the warmth of the spice makes an unbeatable flavor combination.</p>
<p>For a savory experience, you can skip the whipped cream and top your pie with pumpkin pie spice.</p>

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<p>First, wrap the pumpkin cheesecake with plastic wrap. Make sure it’s tight, to prevent the pie from drying out. An airtight container with a lid will work if you have just a few pieces left over, but plastic wrap is ideal to maintain the moisture and delicious flavor.</p><p>Wrapped or covered pumpkin cheesecake will keep in the fridge for up to four days or in the freezer for up to two months t If you do choose to freeze it, it’ll take about 12 hours to defrost. Be sure to defrost in the fridge to keep the crust crispy.</p>

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<p>Take a look at some of our other mouth-watering <a href="https://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/dishes/cheesecake-recipes/">cheesecake recipes</a>.</p><h3><strong>Best Cheesecake Recipe</strong></h3><p>As the name implies, this is the <a href="https://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/best-cheesecake/1f08a9b0-8a05-43db-bc25-b36570b366c3/">best recipe around</a> for classic cheesecake. Not only is it easy to make, it’s also infinitely customizable! It’s a simple dessert, or the perfect base for any of your favorite toppings or garnishes.</p><h3><strong>New York Cheesecake</strong></h3><p>For a different style of cheesecake, the <a href="https://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/new-york-cheesecake/0a4668cd-a8e0-4af7-ad07-8cfb8c6e0084/">New York Cheesecake</a> mixes it up with a slightly denser texture, and a light, citrus twist!</p><h3><strong>Salted Caramel Cheesecake</strong></h3><p>A creamy cheesecake smothered in gooey, delicious salted caramel – when you’re craving something sweet, it doesn’t get much better than <a href="https://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/salted-caramel-cheesecake/1ae97a40-cb56-4a43-b750-82f7f2b671ff/">Salted Caramel Cheesecake</a>.</p><h3><strong>Red Velvet Cheesecake</strong></h3><p>A cheesy twist on a decadent devil’s food cake. You’ll love the way the rich, chocolatey cheesecake plays off of the sweet, fluffy whipped cream on top of this <a href="https://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/red-velvet-cheesecake/66df675f-0f84-43a4-a703-5cc217e48d40/">Red Velvet Cheesecake</a>.</p>

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<p>You can absolutely make this pumpkin cheesecake recipe gluten free with just  a couple of easy substitutions. Simply swap the all-purpose flour for a gluten-free flour, such as almond flour. Then switch out the graham crackers for a gluten free cracker and follow the recipe as written.</p>

Can This Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe Be Made Gluten Free?

<p>When the center of the pumpkin cheesecake is set, but still jiggles slightly, it’s done baking. If you want to make absolutely sure, you can use an instant-read thermometer to test the temperature. The pumpkin cheesecake is done when the internal temperature is 150° F.</p>

How Do I Know When My Pumpkin Cheesecake Is Done? 

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If you’re a baker who likes to add your own touch, try stirring in 1/2 cup of these favorites:  miniature semisweet chocolate chips; chopped candied fruits; chopped dried cranberries or dried cherries; chopped hazelnuts or pecans; or crushed hard peppermint candies.

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Don’t have a springform pan?  Make and bake this recipe in a 13x9x2-inch rectangular pan.  Cut the cheesecake into squares, or cut with cookie cutters in holiday shapes.  Miniature cookie cutters make mini-cheesecakes, the perfect size for placing on cookie plates.

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With its creamy texture and rich flavor, this light version of a classic dessert will easily pass for a high-fat indulgence!

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The Neufchâtel found in most grocery stores is a lower-fat version of regular cream cheese, but true Neufchâtel is a soft, white, unripened cheese native to the Normandy region of France.

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Planning to make your own graham cracker crumbs? You’ll need about 10 cracker squares to get the 3/4 cup of crumbs called for here. If you want to make a big batch to have on hand for other desserts, freeze crumbs in a self-sealing freezer bag.

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Caramel-flavored coffee syrup can be found by the coffees and teas in the grocery store.

The caramel sauce can be made ahead. Store it covered in a microwavable bowl in the refrigerator until serving. Just before serving, uncover bowl and microwave on High for 2 minutes 30 seconds to 3 minutes 30 seconds, stirring occasionally, until the sauce comes to a full boil. Watch carefully so the sauce doesn’t boil over the edge of the bowl.

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