Having a party for Valentine's Day? Ultra-creamy cheesecakes are always popular around the holidays. Dessert parties have become a very popular way to entertain, and a selection of gourmet cheesecakes are spectacular centerpieces for the holiday table.
Dessert Buffet Ideas
Why not break tradition and go with a dessert party or dessert buffet this year? Choose 3-4 gourmet cheesecakes from this list. Instead of trusting friends to their potluck surprise, give them one of these cheesecake recipes ahead of time, and have them bring what's on the menu. Drape 3-4 pretty pedestal cake plates of varying heights with festive fabric or holiday napkins. Make a bowl of punch or Homemade Eggnog and the party will take care of itself!
Gourmet Cheesecake
Why spend the money on a store-bought cheesecake? Gourmet cheesecake from Junior's, Eli's and the Cheesecake Factory all make wonderfully delicious - and expensive - cheesecakes. Save a few dollars and make these gourmet cheesecakes at home. Just follow the detailed directions in the article How To Make A Perfect Cheesecake, and guests will be asking for the recipes!
The New York Style Cheesecake starts off in a springform pan with a golden brown graham cracker crust cradling an utra-creamy cheese filling. When ready to be served, a fresh fruit topping can be added. Topping suggestions include a baked sour cream topping, whole glazed strawberries, sweetened pureed strawberries and fresh raspberry topping. The Strawberry Cheesecake is stunning and colorful cheesecake to add to the buffet table.
White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Recipe
Just in time for the holidays! Creamy cheesecake made even better with the addition of white chocolate, swirled with raspberry filling and a touch of almond, then baked in a sweet Oreo cookie crust. Serve in a puddle of fresh raspberry topping and drizzle the top with chocolate ganache!
Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe with Gingersnap Crust
Not surprising, Pumpkin Cheesecake is one of the most requested holiday desserts. This Pumpkin Cheesecake is rich and is very similar to Junior's Pumpkin Mousse Cheesecake recipe. The ultimate holiday dessert, this pumpkin cheesecake is extra creamy and cinnamony-spicy. Sitting atop a homemade molasses cookie bottom, with a baked sour cream topping, this decadent gourmet pumpkin cheesecake will be the piece de resistance at the end of any holiday brunch!
Check out each one of Suite101's Baking & Desserts Top 10 Most Popular Cheesecake Recipes now!
- NY Style Strawberry Cheesecake Recipe
- Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe with Gingersnap Crust
- Cherry Cheesecake Recipe with a Graham Cracker Crust
- Zebra Cheesecake Recipe with an Oreo Cookie Crust
- Junior's Brownie Swirl Cheesecake Recipe
- White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Recipe
- Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe
- Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Recipe
- PB Cup Cheesecake Recipe
- How To Make A Perfect Cheesecake
Donna Diegel - Donna Diegel is an experienced baker and published author with more than 25 years of experience in the food industry.
