Move over, pumpkin pie: 25 Thanksgiving cheesecakes that steal the show
Pumpkin pie, take a seat. This Thanksgiving, it’s all about the cheesecakes – because if you’re going to overindulge, you might as well do it in style.
Thanksgiving is all about the classics – turkey, stuffing, and that inevitable debate over whether cranberry sauce should be homemade or straight from the can.
But let’s be honest, the real star of the show comes at the end of the meal, when everyone’s too full to move, but somehow, miraculously, still has room for dessert. This year, why not shake things up and give your pumpkin pie a well-deserved break?
Enter the Thanksgiving cheesecake – rich, creamy, and just begging to be the talk of the table.
Picture this: a pumpkin cheesecake with a gingersnap crust that takes everything you love about the holiday and cranks it up a notch.
Or how about a pecan pie cheesecake? Yes – two desserts in one glorious, sticky-sweet creation that might just make you forget your own name, let alone that you’re already stuffed.
And for the chocolate lovers at the table, a rich chocolate bourbon cheesecake will have you wondering why you ever bothered with pie in the first place.
Thanksgiving cheesecakes
This apple crisp cheesecake is the perfect union of apple crisp and cheesecake. This decadent dessert is the best of both worlds. A creamy cheesecake with notes of vanilla and cinnamon on top of a buttery graham cracker crust topped with a layer of cinnamon apples, and a crumbly, buttery oat topping.
This decadent burnt Basque pumpkin cheesecake takes the classic Spanish recipe and gives it an autumnal twist.
Can’t decide between cheesecake and brownies? These fudgey cheesecake brownies aren’t just swirled with cheesecake; a nice thick layer of creamy cheesecake rests between chewy brownies.
This pecan pie cheesecake is a showstopper, the perfect cheesecake for Thanksgiving. A graham cracker crust, brown sugar cheesecake, and pecan pie glaze. Autumn dessert perfection.
Creamy caramel cheesecake inside a cinnamon blondie crust topped with cinnamon apples and a decadent caramel drizzle. Delicious!
Intense chocolate meets fresh and citrusy orange in this decadently rich chocolate orange cheesecake! Featuring an Oreo cookie crumb crust, a velvety smooth chocolate orange filling and chocolate ganache topping, this cheesecake recipe is the perfect dessert for Thanksgiving.
This cinnamon cheesecake is a creamy New York-Style cheesecake flecked with warm spices. It's topped with a gooey pear topping that makes this dessert so comforting, yet unique.
Turn the popular Puerto Rican holiday cocktail into an edible holiday dessert.
These delicious cranberry cheesecake brownies are the perfect combination of fudgy dark chocolate brownies and creamy and tangy cranberry cheesecake.
They are extremely easy to make and taste so delicious, a showstopper dessert perfect for any special occasion when you want to wow your guests.
Indulge in the ultimate no-bake dessert with this layered chocolate cheesecake. This decadent treat combines a rich Oreo cookie base with luscious layers of semi-sweet and white chocolate cheesecake, all topped off with a smooth chocolate ganache.
These mini pumpkin cheesecakes are packed with cozy fall flavors: creamy pumpkin cheesecake filling, warm pumpkin pie spice, and a sweet, buttery graham cracker crust. Mini cheesecakes are the perfect make-ahead holiday dessert for easy entertaining.
This dessert recipe for a no-bake Nutella cheesecake with an Oreo crust will make your mouth water! Satisfy your sweet tooth with this delicious no-bake Nutella cheesecake with an Oreo crust made from scratch.
If you love pumpkin desserts, use these easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions to make this smooth and creamy no-bake pumpkin pie cheesecake! Full of fall flavors, this light, and airy no-bake cheesecake is so simple to make.
These easy pumpkin cheesecake bars are your ticket to creating a delicious no bake dessert that embraces the warmth and coziness of the fall season and upcoming holidays.
Looking for the best pumpkin pie cheesecake bars? Look no further! This easy recipe for no bake pumpkin cheesecake bars on a Biscoff biscuit base is topped with a quick vanilla whipped cream and homemade candied pecans.
Enjoy this delicious recipe for a pumpkin pecan pie cheesecake with homemade pumpkin butter! It’s the perfect dessert for a fall party or Thanksgiving dinner. You’ll never eat plain pumpkin pie or pecan pie again.
Try out this caramel pumpkin cheesecake dessert this fall. They are truly the perfect bite-sized desserts packed with pumpkin flavor.
Pumpkin cheesecake and chocolate mousse topped with chocolate ganache
Pumpkin cheesecake and chocolate mousse topped with dark chocolate ganache is the showstopper of a Thanksgiving dessert you’re looking for.
Pumpkin cheesecake is a creamy, New York-style custard with fresh pumpkin puree and warm fall spices. Its gingersnap crust adds more depth of flavor with its crunchy spiciness.
This white chocolate raspberry cheesecake recipe is an absolute dream! It’s a rich, decadent, and smooth New York-style cheesecake that’s not only better than restaurants but also perfect for making ahead and freezing.
This delectable strawberry cheesecake is a cinch to make with a three-ingredient graham cracker crust and fresh strawberry sauce.
Sweet potato cheesecake with pecan praline topping is a creamy New York-style cheesecake made with fresh sweet potato puree and the warm spices of fall. This no-fail, no-crack cheesecake recipe will be a hit at your next holiday meal, or make one just because.
Creamy brown sugar cheesecake topped with a decadent pecan pie filling. This pecan pie cheesecake tastes just like your favorite holiday pie.
This vegan no-bake tiramisu cheesecake is crafted with layers of velvety vanilla-rum-infused mascarpone and coffee-infused cheesecake atop a crumbly, no-bake biscuit base. This showstopping dessert marvelously blends the iconic flavors of tiramisu with the rich, smooth texture of cheesecake - all without any dairy or eggs.
These white chocolate raspberry cheesecake bites are dense NY style. Luscious, rich, smooth, creamy cheesecakes strewn with real raspberry and topped with homemade whipped cream.
So this year, why not get thankful for cheesecakes?
They’re rich, they’re indulgent, and they’re exactly what your Thanksgiving table needs to go from good to unforgettable.
Whether you stick with the classics or venture into new flavor territory, one thing’s for sure – these cheesecakes will have your guests talking long after the last bite.
Who knows? You might just start a new Thanksgiving tradition that has everyone asking for cheesecake, hold the pie.
And because who only has one dessert – there’s pumpkin desserts for Thanksgiving and chocolate Thanksgiving desserts too.
(But in case you really can’t get past the pie – check out these 50 Thanksgiving dessert pies – another great addition to your holiday table.