50 Christmas Cheesecakes That Are Even Better Than Milk & Cookies

Yes, this is exactly what it sounds like: part cheesecake, part red velvet cake. (Head here to learn all about what red velvet cake really is.) The layers get sandwiched together and then frosted all over in a cream cheese frosting into an epic cake that will stun all of your guests.

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When Santa makes his list and checks it twice this year, we plan to be right at the top: These mini Santa hat cheesecake bites are the easiest way to show just how nice you are.

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With an Oreo crust and ganache topping, this is one of our favorite cheesecakes to make for Christmas. It's peppermint bark in cheesecake form, and we can't get enough!

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Orange and vanilla is one of our favorite flavor combinations, year-round. You too? Try our creamsicle milkshake next.

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If you love our chocolate cheesecake and want to take it over the top, these are the cheesecake bars for you. They've got everything you love about that classic, PLUS Oreos and a hot fudge drizzle. 😍

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Tart, tangy, and sweet, these cheesecake bars are sandwiched between a pastry crust that just happens to be super-easy to make (thank you, store-bought crescent roll dough!). Something about the combo tastes like the Entenmann's danishes of our youth, but even better thanks to the sweet and creamy filling.

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Cheesecake is one of those desserts that’s amazing, classic… and gets a bad rap for being impossibly difficult to make. From making a graham cracker crust from scratch to setting up a water bath, it can seem pretty involved. We’re here to tell you: Involved doesn’t have to mean difficult!

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These triple-layered orange bars have us feeling all nostalgic for the classic frozen Popsicle treat that inspired them. They’re creamy, dreamy, and the perfect blend of citrusy orange and vanilla bean flavor paired with a graham cracker crust.

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Have you ever wondered what a gooey chocolate brownie paired with cheesecake would taste like? Look no further! This chocolate cheesecake recipe is a chocolate lover’s dream. It’s rich, silky smooth, moist, and almost fudge-like—everything you want in a chocolate dessert.

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"No-bake" and "whipped" in the same recipe name as "cheesecake"? Sure! The whipped ricotta and mascarpone combination lightened with whipped cream is quite dreamy.

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Love cinnamon rolls? Us too! While we’ve got a couple different hacks and recipes to get our fix (cinnamon roll cookies, anyone?), this is by far the most impressive. We took the decadent breakfast treat and turned it into a cinnamon sugar-filled cheesecake that’s sure to elicit wows.

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If you’re looking for a showstopping, mouthwatering dessert to impress dinner guests, look no further than this lemon meringue cheesecake recipe. The layers of graham cracker crust, creamy cheesecake, bright yellow lemon curd, and a big swoop of toasted meringue will get everyone in a frenzy even before their first bite.

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We love our homemade brownie recipe, but when our lives get extra busy though, we appreciate how cutting some corners with a boxed mix can still yield delicious results. These fabulous semi-homemade cheesecake-swirled brownies come together fast, and you can turn to them whenever a cheesecake or brownie craving hits!

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Eggnog is one of the best ways we know how to celebrate the holidays so, naturally, we had to turn some into mini cheesecakes. Using gingersnaps for the crust makes these extra easy and makes them taste even more seasonal.

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Snickerdoodle blondies + creamy cheesecake = MAJOR success. Don't worry if the top of the cheesecake isn't perfectly covered with cookie dough, either—it's meant to be a little bit crumbly. 😉

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Gingerbread cookies are a holiday staple. That said, no one EVER turns down a slice of cheesecake at our holiday celebrations. This beauty merges the two, for a festive cheesecake worthy of your holiday table.

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These no-bake cheesecake bars might be even easier than OG buckeyes. Instead of individually hand-dipping each one, you get to cut squares of peanut cheesecake with a crunchy chocolate crust and a snappy chocolate top.

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This rich turtle cheesecake takes its inspiration from turtles, a delicious chocolate candy filled with gooey chewy caramel, melt-in-your-mouth chocolate, and crunchy toasted pecans all throughout. This dessert is made for those who love the chewy and crunchy turtle confection and the creamy decadence of cheesecake.

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When it comes to a Cheesecake Factory cheesecake, we don't expect anything less than extreme decadence. With five indulgent layers of chocolate and Oreo, this Oreo dream cheesecake certainly delivers that and more.

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Originally created by La Viña Bar in San Sebastian, Spain, the recipe for Basque cheesecake is basically foolproof. Unlike an American-style cheesecake, it's baked without a crust and at a high temperature. This caramelizes the outer layer while the center stays light and creamy.

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