Ah, cheesecake…some people hate it, some people love it. There are about a million ways to make it. And what better time to whip up a cake made of cheese than Shavuot, the Jewish holiday of all things dairy? Whether you’re a cream-cheese-or-bust person or like to lighten things up with ricotta or yogurt, here are 15 recipes—from Israeli-inspired to savory to vegan—for you to try!
Greek Yogurt Cheesecake with Pomegranate Syrup
Elevate your regular cheesecake with a hint of tartness. Plus it’s just really pretty.
Rugelach Crust Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake
This is an easy and delicious crust! The recipe calls for store-bought rugelach, so all you have to do is make the filling and swirl melted chocolate on top.
No Bake Chocolate Halva Cheesecake
With a chocolate cookie base, this cheesecake is made with condensed milk and crumbled marbled-chocolate halva.
Peanut Butter Bamba Cheesecake
A peanut butter lover’s dream! Enjoy this Israeli favorite in both the crust and topping with melted peanut butter.
Peaches and Cream Frozen Yogurt Cheesecake
This tangy, no-bake cheesecake is a sweet spring treat with a peach purée swirl and vanilla cookie crust.
Death by Chocolate Cheesecake
Chocolate FOUR ways, including a chocolate ganache on top. We know what we’re making!
Ricotta Cheesecake With Rose, Cardamom and Pistachios
Light, sweet and delicate, this cheesecake sounds as delicious as it looks. And you can make it in an Instant Pot!
Snickers Cheesecake
Snickers and Oreos in the crust. Layers of both peanut butter and chocolate filling. Topped with salted caramel, peanuts and more Snickers. Is your jaw on the floor yet?
Cheesecake Bars with All the Berries
Who says you need a springform pan to make cheesecake? Whip up a batch of these pretty (and portable!) berry cheesecake bars. There are also great suggestions if want to tweak the recipe: make a chocolate cheesecake base instead, top with raspberry sauce, add citrus zest, etc. It’s flexible!
Savory Spinach Artichoke Cheesecake
Oh. My. God. And it has a Ritz Crackers crust! While this is intended to be spread and eaten on more crackers or with crudités, you can still totally eat it with a fork (we won’t tell).
Chocolate Cheesecake Brownies
As King Arthur Baking Company so eloquently put it: “Each bite fills your mouth with an intensely rich combination of sweetened cream cheese and deep-dark chocolate that, we’re certain, won’t disappoint—no matter which flavor you prefer.”
Luscious Almond Cheesecake
Vanilla wafers, almond extract and toasted sliced almonds make this cheesecake luscious and elegant.
Black and White Cookie Cheesecake
Modeled after the classic deli cookie, this cheesecake has chocolate and vanilla layers and icing, plus a hint of lemon and a cake-like crust.
Tahini Cheesecake
Try something different with this Israeli-inspired spin on a no-bake cheesecake. Crumbled halva on top is a must.
Vegan Lemon Mango Cheesecake
This is perfect for the dairy-free, dairy-averse and dairy-avoidant in your life! It’s zesty, nutty and not too sweet, using raw agave nectar instead of granulated sugar.