Cheesecake

This New York-style cheesecake–with a hidden layer of sweet peach compote–is an ideal do-ahead dessert. It also travels well: Just glaze the cake in its pan and chill. When ready to serve, release the sides, then top the cake with fresh peach slices. Begin preparing this at least one day in advance.

An extra-silky filling (no water bath needed!) and a smooth sour cream topping make this the ultimate cheesecake.

There are many things that appeal about a Basque cheesecake—it's crustless (one less job) and is meant to look “rustic” with its wrinkled and jagged sides.

This easy honey-tinged Basque cheesecake starts with cream that’s infused with bashed-up cardamom pods.

Raspberry swirl cheesecake is better with homemade raspberry purée and an easy brown butter crust.

Coconut sugar, which is lower on the glycemic index than standard granulated sugar, gives this diabetes-friendly cheesecake a slightly nutty color and caramel flavor.

The salty-sweet crust on this no-bake peach cheesecake is not to be missed.

Our best cheesecake recipe turns out a remarkably rich, tangy, smooth, and creamy dessert.

This featherlight Japanese cheesecake is often called cotton cheesecake, and you can see how it gets its name from its incredibly delicate, wispy texture.

This easy vanilla no-bake cheesecake is creamy, tangy, and requires just 15 minutes of active time. The best part? It’s practically a one-bowl project.

This impressive-looking Basque cheesecake, which is baked high and fast and gets a caramelized, nearly burnt top, can be made in a hurry.

This New York-meets-Scandi-style treat combines cheesecake with plump cloudberries.

This subtly spiced, sweet potato-based marvel borrows from the Basque cheesecake tradition. It's baked until its exterior is a deep copper, with a pale interior.

These raspberry cheesecake brownies are tart, chocolatey, and cheesecake-filled, so stop reading and make them!

An easy press-in Nilla wafer crust cradles a silky layer of fresh banana cheesecake, which gets topped with a light and fluffy sour cream whip.

This cheesecake has a chocolatey rich mousse-like texture that is absolutely amazing.