Top 15+ irresistible cheesecake recipes

With a creamy filling on top and a buttery, crumbly biscuit base down below, it’s hard to say no to a good cheesecake. Whether you’re craving an effortless no-bake version, a modern-day hybrid or fruit-spiked number, we’ve got a recipe in our collection for you.

For those who like their cheesecakes tart or with a slightly herbaceous note, this whole-lemon and labne cheesecake with honey and thyme syrup is for you, while die-hard blueberry cheesecake lovers will devour Neil Perry and Richard Purdue’s classic baked blueberry cheesecake. Of course, Mat Lindsay’s Basque cheesecake with its signature scorched top is hard to pass up, as is Sean Moran’s well-balanced goat’s cheese and blackberry cheesecake.

Black Forest cheesecake , Neil Perry and Richard Purdue’s baked blueberry cheesecake , Sean Moran’s goat’s curd, pistachio and blackberry cheesecake , Frank Camorra’s tarta de queso (cheesecake) , Curtis Stone’s strawberry and almond cheesecake , Mat Lindsay’s guide to making a Basque cheesecake , Orange-scented cheesecake with figs and Amaro syrup , Black and white cheesecake , Gluten-free labne and pistachio cheesecake , Honey cheesecake with caramelised ginger pears

Black Forest cheesecake

Black Forest cheesecake

Desserts in the ’70s were all about Black Forest cake and cheesecakes. We figured a combination of the two could only be a good thing. Instead of the cornflour thickened fruit topping of earlier eras, we’ve opted for lush roast cherries. This can be made well in advance, so it’s the entertainer’s friend.
Black Forest cheesecake , Neil Perry and Richard Purdue’s baked blueberry cheesecake , Sean Moran’s goat’s curd, pistachio and blackberry cheesecake , Frank Camorra’s tarta de queso (cheesecake) , Curtis Stone’s strawberry and almond cheesecake , Mat Lindsay’s guide to making a Basque cheesecake , Orange-scented cheesecake with figs and Amaro syrup , Black and white cheesecake , Gluten-free labne and pistachio cheesecake , Honey cheesecake with caramelised ginger pears

Whole-lemon and labne cheesecake with honey and thyme syrup

Black Forest cheesecake , Neil Perry and Richard Purdue’s baked blueberry cheesecake , Sean Moran’s goat’s curd, pistachio and blackberry cheesecake , Frank Camorra’s tarta de queso (cheesecake) , Curtis Stone’s strawberry and almond cheesecake , Mat Lindsay’s guide to making a Basque cheesecake , Orange-scented cheesecake with figs and Amaro syrup , Black and white cheesecake , Gluten-free labne and pistachio cheesecake , Honey cheesecake with caramelised ginger pears

Neil Perry and Richard Purdue’s baked blueberry cheesecake

Neil Perry and Richard Purdue’s baked blueberry cheesecake

Chef Neil Perry says it’s hard to beat a good cheesecake. Truer words have never been spoken.
Black Forest cheesecake , Neil Perry and Richard Purdue’s baked blueberry cheesecake , Sean Moran’s goat’s curd, pistachio and blackberry cheesecake , Frank Camorra’s tarta de queso (cheesecake) , Curtis Stone’s strawberry and almond cheesecake , Mat Lindsay’s guide to making a Basque cheesecake , Orange-scented cheesecake with figs and Amaro syrup , Black and white cheesecake , Gluten-free labne and pistachio cheesecake , Honey cheesecake with caramelised ginger pears

Sean Moran’s goat’s curd, pistachio and blackberry cheesecake

Sean Moran’s goat’s curd, pistachio and blackberry cheesecake

A near-savoury goat’s curd filling plus a blackberry glaze makes for a beautifully balanced cake, best for afternoon teas and desserts.
Black Forest cheesecake , Neil Perry and Richard Purdue’s baked blueberry cheesecake , Sean Moran’s goat’s curd, pistachio and blackberry cheesecake , Frank Camorra’s tarta de queso (cheesecake) , Curtis Stone’s strawberry and almond cheesecake , Mat Lindsay’s guide to making a Basque cheesecake , Orange-scented cheesecake with figs and Amaro syrup , Black and white cheesecake , Gluten-free labne and pistachio cheesecake , Honey cheesecake with caramelised ginger pears

Frank Camorra: Tarta de queso (Cheesecake)

Frank Camorra’s tarta de queso (cheesecake)

Australian Gourmet Traveller Spanish dessert recipe for tarta de queso (Cheesecake) by Frank Camorra from Melbourne restaurant MoVida.
Black Forest cheesecake , Neil Perry and Richard Purdue’s baked blueberry cheesecake , Sean Moran’s goat’s curd, pistachio and blackberry cheesecake , Frank Camorra’s tarta de queso (cheesecake) , Curtis Stone’s strawberry and almond cheesecake , Mat Lindsay’s guide to making a Basque cheesecake , Orange-scented cheesecake with figs and Amaro syrup , Black and white cheesecake , Gluten-free labne and pistachio cheesecake , Honey cheesecake with caramelised ginger pears

Curtis Stone’s strawberry and almond cheesecake

Curtis Stone’s strawberry and almond cheesecake

“I’ve made all kinds of fancy cheesecakes in my time, but nothing really beats the classic combination of strawberries and almonds with a boost from vanilla bean,” says Stone.
Black Forest cheesecake , Neil Perry and Richard Purdue’s baked blueberry cheesecake , Sean Moran’s goat’s curd, pistachio and blackberry cheesecake , Frank Camorra’s tarta de queso (cheesecake) , Curtis Stone’s strawberry and almond cheesecake , Mat Lindsay’s guide to making a Basque cheesecake , Orange-scented cheesecake with figs and Amaro syrup , Black and white cheesecake , Gluten-free labne and pistachio cheesecake , Honey cheesecake with caramelised ginger pears

Mat Lindsay’s guide to making a Basque cheesecake

Mat Lindsay’s guide to making a Basque cheesecake

A smoky-sweet cake with a tell-tale scorched top. The Ester chef shows how it’s done.
Black Forest cheesecake , Neil Perry and Richard Purdue’s baked blueberry cheesecake , Sean Moran’s goat’s curd, pistachio and blackberry cheesecake , Frank Camorra’s tarta de queso (cheesecake) , Curtis Stone’s strawberry and almond cheesecake , Mat Lindsay’s guide to making a Basque cheesecake , Orange-scented cheesecake with figs and Amaro syrup , Black and white cheesecake , Gluten-free labne and pistachio cheesecake , Honey cheesecake with caramelised ginger pears

Cheesecake topped with halved figs and golden-orange syrup.

Orange-scented cheesecake with figs and Amaro syrup

This light cheesecake pairs perfectly with sweet pan-roasted figs and Amaro di Angostura syrup.
Black Forest cheesecake , Neil Perry and Richard Purdue’s baked blueberry cheesecake , Sean Moran’s goat’s curd, pistachio and blackberry cheesecake , Frank Camorra’s tarta de queso (cheesecake) , Curtis Stone’s strawberry and almond cheesecake , Mat Lindsay’s guide to making a Basque cheesecake , Orange-scented cheesecake with figs and Amaro syrup , Black and white cheesecake , Gluten-free labne and pistachio cheesecake , Honey cheesecake with caramelised ginger pears

Black and white cheesecake

Black and white cheesecake

It’s double the chocolate and double the fun with this cheesecake. Are you game to try it?
Black Forest cheesecake , Neil Perry and Richard Purdue’s baked blueberry cheesecake , Sean Moran’s goat’s curd, pistachio and blackberry cheesecake , Frank Camorra’s tarta de queso (cheesecake) , Curtis Stone’s strawberry and almond cheesecake , Mat Lindsay’s guide to making a Basque cheesecake , Orange-scented cheesecake with figs and Amaro syrup , Black and white cheesecake , Gluten-free labne and pistachio cheesecake , Honey cheesecake with caramelised ginger pears

Gluten-free labne and pistachio cheesecake

Gluten-free labne and pistachio cheesecake

The luscious silky texture of this tangy cheesecake makes it irresistible – the fact it’s gluten-free and doesn’t have any refined sugar is a bonus.
Black Forest cheesecake , Neil Perry and Richard Purdue’s baked blueberry cheesecake , Sean Moran’s goat’s curd, pistachio and blackberry cheesecake , Frank Camorra’s tarta de queso (cheesecake) , Curtis Stone’s strawberry and almond cheesecake , Mat Lindsay’s guide to making a Basque cheesecake , Orange-scented cheesecake with figs and Amaro syrup , Black and white cheesecake , Gluten-free labne and pistachio cheesecake , Honey cheesecake with caramelised ginger pears

Cherry cheesecake with cherry-pit ice-cream

Black Forest cheesecake , Neil Perry and Richard Purdue’s baked blueberry cheesecake , Sean Moran’s goat’s curd, pistachio and blackberry cheesecake , Frank Camorra’s tarta de queso (cheesecake) , Curtis Stone’s strawberry and almond cheesecake , Mat Lindsay’s guide to making a Basque cheesecake , Orange-scented cheesecake with figs and Amaro syrup , Black and white cheesecake , Gluten-free labne and pistachio cheesecake , Honey cheesecake with caramelised ginger pears

Lemon cheesecake slice with citrus jelly

Black Forest cheesecake , Neil Perry and Richard Purdue’s baked blueberry cheesecake , Sean Moran’s goat’s curd, pistachio and blackberry cheesecake , Frank Camorra’s tarta de queso (cheesecake) , Curtis Stone’s strawberry and almond cheesecake , Mat Lindsay’s guide to making a Basque cheesecake , Orange-scented cheesecake with figs and Amaro syrup , Black and white cheesecake , Gluten-free labne and pistachio cheesecake , Honey cheesecake with caramelised ginger pears

Strawberry crème fraiche cheesecake

Black Forest cheesecake , Neil Perry and Richard Purdue’s baked blueberry cheesecake , Sean Moran’s goat’s curd, pistachio and blackberry cheesecake , Frank Camorra’s tarta de queso (cheesecake) , Curtis Stone’s strawberry and almond cheesecake , Mat Lindsay’s guide to making a Basque cheesecake , Orange-scented cheesecake with figs and Amaro syrup , Black and white cheesecake , Gluten-free labne and pistachio cheesecake , Honey cheesecake with caramelised ginger pears

Honey cheesecake with caramelised ginger pears

Honey cheesecake with caramelised ginger pears

Made with ricotta and honey for a slightly more savoury flavour, you can dip each spoonful in the honey-ginger syrup for a sweeter finish.
Black Forest cheesecake , Neil Perry and Richard Purdue’s baked blueberry cheesecake , Sean Moran’s goat’s curd, pistachio and blackberry cheesecake , Frank Camorra’s tarta de queso (cheesecake) , Curtis Stone’s strawberry and almond cheesecake , Mat Lindsay’s guide to making a Basque cheesecake , Orange-scented cheesecake with figs and Amaro syrup , Black and white cheesecake , Gluten-free labne and pistachio cheesecake , Honey cheesecake with caramelised ginger pears

Chaco Bar’s Chaco cheesecake

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