Switch up your usual graham cracker or chocolate crumb cheesecake crust with our festive gingersnap version. To make gingersnap crumbs, whirl whole cookies in a food processor. If you like, add a white chocolate curl garnish.
Colourful dried fruit and nuts piled on creamy cheesecake give this dessert a festive finish. Use your favourites or an assortment, such as golden raisins, pecans, walnuts, candied cherries, dried pear halves, figs, dried apricots and candied pineapple. Decorate with the fruit up to two hours before serving.
Welcome a dramatic new dessert to your fall table this year. Our creamy pumpkin cheesecake, glowing russet brown with easy-to-make caramel topping or shards, will add pizzazz to a bountiful feast.
This small honey cheesecake creates a big “buzz” with its ultracreamy texture. Have the cream cheese, eggs and sour cream at room temperature and you'll achieve greatness.
A perfect ending to a meal, this cheesecake from Heather Howe is lighter than a traditional one made with only cream cheese. The small amount of light cream cheese and sour cream added to the ricotta make it creamy.
Most cheesecakes have a cookie crust. This crust uses nuts so it will especially appeal to those avoiding gluten (but also will be a hit with everyone). It is better to overpulse the nuts slightly so that the crust holds its shape when removed from the pan.
Serve Savoury Cheddar Cheesecake Spread with buttery crackers and sliced baguette. With its perfect balance of creamy, spicy, sweet and savoury, there will be no leftovers. It just gets better with every bite. Look for peach chutney in specialty food stores. Substitute mango chutney if you can't find peach.
Coffee and chocolate are a match made in heaven, and when they are combined in this rich, creamy-smooth layered cheesecake, each mouthful is divine. If you like, decorate the cake with Chocolate Trees, supporting each with a small piece of chocolate if desired.
A gingersnap cookie crust, spiced pumpkin cheesecake filling and whipped cream cloud topping make this heavenly fall dessert absolutely irresistible. Even the most devout pumpkin pie purists will be converted!
These mini-cheesecakes are served in 1/2-cup canning jars at Charcut Roast House, a popular Calgary eatery that specializes in charbroiled and rotisserie meats and charcuterie. Chef, owner and “Top Chef Canada” finalist Connie DeSousa shared this simple dessert recipe. In season, try substituting chopped fresh fruit or whole berries for the preserves.
